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Old 08-03-2009, 02:23 AM
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I have been in awe at the amazing shots of hummingbirds, so I just had to give it a try. Well, this is not a very easy task. I think they need to lay off the sweet stuff, maybe they would slow down a little. Anyway, here are my attempts. Hope you enjoy.

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Old 08-03-2009, 02:29 AM
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I am amazed that you were able to do it! I tried this past week, but it was impossible. Nice work.
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Old 08-03-2009, 02:35 AM
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You did a fabulous job with these shots, these guys are like trying to shoot greased lightning ! Great shots.
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Old 08-03-2009, 02:40 AM
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Nice work Allyson...this is not an easy task
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Old 08-03-2009, 02:42 AM
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Nice! The second one is awesome.
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Thank ya'll! Yeah, they are fast. I have 2 feeders, and everytime I would get the tripod and camera all set up for one feeder, they would start landing on the other one, I think they were just messing with my head, They are really funny, and fun to shoot.

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These are terrific! I really like how the backgrounds are lit yet do not interfere with the subject!
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Great captures, fabulous focus and colors.
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Score! I hope you don't mind if I am green with envy! I mean, really, you even have the catch lights in his eyes! That's just great....er...I mean that just GREAT!
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Half the fun is trying!!! Looks to me like you have the hang of it
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