In Flight

Posted by amy (Nanaimo, BC, Canada) on 17 May 2007 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.

This too was taken last summer out at the Okanagan. I'm hoping my hummingbirds will soon be back home so I can stalk them again... LOL

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Comments (22)

Dimitrios from ATHENS, Greece

simply FANTASTIC

17 May 2007 6:19am

@Dimitrios: simply THANKS!

Myst from Bologna, Italy

Stunning capture!

17 May 2007 6:38am

@Myst: Thanks! Hope to get more yet this summer.. ;-)

Behrooz from Tehran, Iran

Zoomed right into the eyes of the hummingbird! That's a fabulous capture Amy.

17 May 2007 7:25am

@Behrooz: Hey Behrooz!! Thanks... and btw.. that b/w post of yours of the old mand on the street is still lingering in my mind!

Inés from Namur, Belgium

Well done, just at the good moment !!! fantastic shot !

17 May 2007 7:44am

@Inés: Thanks a bunch Ines! Hope to get more this summer.. ;-)

Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States

Just perfect!

17 May 2007 9:17am

@Craiger: Many many thanks.. ;-)

Jen from Jessup, United States

Okay here it comes...FABULOUS!!!!
Your focus and framing are absolutely perfect!!

17 May 2007 10:41am

@Jen: I just love it when you use the f-word!! LOL Thanks Jen! Your enthusiasm and encouragement buoys me up!! ;-D

Anup from Bangalore, India

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Catching an hummingbird in flight..... Awesome

17 May 2007 11:07am

@Anup: Hey Anup! The trick is in how you stalk them... starting with good feeders!!

Thanks ;-D

Herbert from Meerkerk, Netherlands

Beautiful shot! I like the bird flying shots...well done!

17 May 2007 11:19am

@Herbert: Thanks so much! ;-D

Robert from Oshawa, Canada

Good capture, Amy. I've just installed a couple of feeders in my yard, hoping to attract some.

17 May 2007 11:25am

@Robert: Hi Robert! What kinds do you get over there? My bird book is only for Alberta.. but over there you should get lots of them. One tip though, don't use the nectar they sell in the stores. I make my own... 1 cup sugar to 2 cups water and bring to boil... just in case you wanted to know (helpful Hanna am I.. LOL)

Carson from Portland, United States

Most excellent shot!

17 May 2007 11:32am

@Carson: A big thank you, Carson!! ;-D

Alicia from Singapore, Singapore

nice capture of motion!

17 May 2007 12:23pm

@Alicia: Thanks Alicia! ;-D

badala from Leiria, Portugal

Truly spectacular capture.

17 May 2007 12:57pm

@badala: Thank you so much badala!! I really hope I can get some more this summer.. ;-)

Laurie from Lincoln, United States

Hummingbirds--the Corvettes of the Avian world! Great detail on this! Good job!

17 May 2007 2:27pm

@Laurie: Thanks Laurie!! And what a great way to put it!! LOL ;-)

Evie from Fairfax, United States

WOW! Incredibly sharp. These guys are hard to shoot. Great work.

17 May 2007 3:17pm

@Evie: Thanks Evie! The trick is in the stalking... ;-D

Roberta from Rocky Mountain House, Canada

Nice! You are carving out a niche for yourself with these hummingbird shots.

17 May 2007 4:14pm

@Roberta: Hopefully, I can get some unusual shots of them this summer... especially if that nest does turn out to be one that'll be used this year!! ;-)

Matt Trujillo Photography from Portland, United States

Good catch. Well cropped.

17 May 2007 6:02pm

@Matt Trujillo Photography: Thanks Matt!! ;-)

riesgo from b., Spain

great close-up! great moment! such a cutie!

17 May 2007 8:26pm

@riesgo: Thanks riesgo!! They are truly remarkable little creatures. I am fascinated by them and in turn obsessed with getting the perfect shot... ;-)

DTW from Orlando, United States

Wow, very nice shot

18 May 2007 12:42am

@DTW: Thanks DTW!! ;-D

Sidonie from Sydney, Australia

Professional level capture, Amy - you're a first class macro pixer!

18 May 2007 12:44am

@Sidonie: Sidonie... thank you thank you thank you... ok, this one's going into the favourites!!

bronzebilly u.k. from cardiff, United Kingdom

hey Amy--listen you--it's not fair you having these little mite's around you--cos you can get this type of superb image--how am I supposed to aspire to your wonderful shots--it just ain't fair--nap time--billy

18 May 2007 1:30am

@bronzebilly u.k.: It is fair.... you have no mosquitos... we have hummingbirds.. and you said something about pigeons a few posts ago??? LOL I thank you so much for that sir billy... you encourage good! ;-D