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Friday, July 15, 2011

Ruby-Throated Hummingbird!!!!

She's quick......


I'm determined......

and wasting a whole lot of time!!!!!

I should add that I have taken about 500 pictures of this little girl....I have deleted 498!!!
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19 comments:

  1. BonnieJuly 15, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    So sweet! Great pictures!

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  2. LeenieJuly 15, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Super job on catching lightning standing still. I've wasted a few hours chasing hummers. Digital cameras with no limit on shots are the best things ever invented!

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  3. TexWisGirlJuly 15, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    oh, that 2nd shot is GREATness! perfect feather detail on her head, and fantastic angle to catch her in. LOVE it!!! thanks for making it thru the other 498 so you could share these 2 with us!

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  4. DiannaJuly 15, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Well, those 2 were worth it!

    (At least you didn't waste film!)

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  5. Lisa GordonJuly 15, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    I just love these little guys, and you have captured this one so beautifully Debbie!

    Have a fantastic weekend my friend!

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  6. MyMaracasJuly 16, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Beautiful! You captured such nice detail in that second one, especially. Hummers are really hard to photograph.

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  7. LorieJuly 16, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous! I can't get enough of your photos. You should publish a book. Seriously!

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  8. SusanJuly 16, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Well done. Such sweet little birds. Thank goodness for the digital age!!

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  9. TexWisGirlJuly 16, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    had to come back this morning and marvel at her little alligator head... :)

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  10. EllieJuly 16, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    What great pictures, particularly the 2nd one. Well caught.
    I also wanted to say thanks for commenting on my blog - and also for becoming my 1st follower. I'm well chuffed - made my day. Thanks again.

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  11. JillJuly 16, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    WOW! That second shot is fantastic! Thank you for your patience and for sharing these. The details are amazing.

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  12. NancyHohoJuly 16, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    All in a day's work!! Good thing we don't have to buy film anymore! I'd take out some stock & become rich off you!

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  13. stardustJuly 16, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Thanks to your patience, we can see the great moment of your capture. The second one is terrific! Have a nice weekend.

    Yoko

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  14. NancyJuly 16, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Amazing shot, Debbie. Wasn't it worth the other 498 that you deleted? ;)

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  15. ReenaJuly 16, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    LOL .... I can so relate Debbie ... just cleaned out about 300 of my own from yesterday! great capture of her!

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  16. Susan Nelson HopkinsJuly 21, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    We hummer lovers appreciate your patience in capturing such a restful pose of a normally super-sonic ball of fluff!

    Your readers might also be interested in some more images, videos, and info for the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird.

    Cheers!

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  17. Susan Nelson HopkinsJuly 21, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Hi again,

    Just had a "doh!" moment... there's a typo in the link mentioned in my previous comment!

    Here's the CORRECT link for more images, videos, and info on the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird.

    Cheers!

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  18. DebbieJuly 21, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    thank you susan....will def check it out!!!!

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  19. DebbieJuly 21, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    wow susan, my photo is there, what a wonderful surprise!!! thank you

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