hummingbirds Needed critism

[DawnBrandon]

I have learned it is rather hard to get good pics of hummingbirds my question is did i succecfully accomplish the task??

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Photo information
1600×949 pixels – 149KB
Filename: 9-6-09 008.jpg
Camera: EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
Model: KODAK EASYSHARE Z8612 IS Digital Camera
ISO: 64
Exposure: 1/640 sec
Aperture: 4.8
Focal Length: 70.2mm
Flash Used: No

[windrider86]

The best way to get shots of the birds is to get them used to you and the camera and the noises the camera makes. Once you accomplish that, they dont care how close you are and will even land on you.
Try and get even with them (so you arent looking up) its nice to see thier faces and colors in a clear manner
Keep trying, looks to me like you have a good tsart

[gb_eh]

You really need to get closer or a longer lens. If they are active around the feeder they will get use to you fairly quickly. Keep your shutter speeds up as high as possible also.. Some use multiple flashes to freeze action, i've had little luck with one though.. need to practice. They are very small, quick and a real challenge to capture but fun just the same.. keep trying.

[gb_eh]

if money were no object, or if you had 1/2 dozen speedlights lying around I found this article a while back thought i'd share it here as it's on topic.

How to photography hummers

[zenali]

I like the way you've captured the motion, but the framing is a little distracting. I think I'd try to have the whole feeder in the frame - losing the top like that seems odd, and it looks as if you've chopped off part of another bird. Also, the object on the right of the shot is a bit distracting. It is a shame that you can't crop it out without losing the perfect little wing you've captured there.

Like the others have said, keep at it. I can see many fabulous shots coming from a little persistence.

[rillcreek]

If you really want to capture hummingbirds you want to get closer. I sit on my deck railing and click away with my macro lens while they buzz in front of my face and land on my head. Here's a picture I took earlier this year. Not sharp enough but I'm working on that

[hfbckhntr]

Amazing photo of a humming bird. Thanks for sharing. I enjoy trying to take pictures outdoors, especially wildlife.

Jeff