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... from my yard.

All hand-held with K20d, DA*300 and 540 flash for fill.

Immature male Ruby-throated Hummingbird feeding on lantana blooms





Salvia 'Wendy's Wish'





Silene regia - Royal Catchfly





Hmmm... interesting...





Think I'll have a look...





Zebra Swallowtail





Black Swallowtail - dorsal view





Black Swallowtail - ventral view





And finally... an answer to the age old question... "What happens to hummingbirds in a downpour?"

They get wet...





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You're mastering this type of shooting. Nice stuff.
 
Handheld? No monopod? I'm jealous. The Black Swallowtail Ventral, easy to look at. P-TTL or Manual?
 
Bud,

Your hummingbird shots are among the best I have ever seen. I can see that lens serve you well. Awesome work and thanks for sharing!

Regards,
halai
 
Great as always Bud, BS ventral for me in this lot.
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Regards Dean - Capturing Creation
 
Great images once again Bud! #1 is my favorite but love the Black Swallow Tail too...
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Brian
 
BOONER said:
The first one is fantastic!!
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Thanks!
BOONER said:
Do you find the flash makes a huge difference when photographing the hummingbirds? I am considering getting a flash for some of my nature photography but wondering if maybe a flash is the way to go?
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I really like using the flash, especially in biright sunlight, because it helps to eliminate harsh shadows and can bring out a lot of the finer details in the feathers. I set the flash in HSS mode and the camera to either TAv or Av.

Thanks again for the comments,

Bud
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gorgeous, Bud.

Colors and sharpness and subjects are great. I had to smile at the last shot of the drenched hummer. :)

Any chance you could post a wide view of your garden? Based on the snippets showing in these shots, they must be a hummingbird and butterfly paradise! How many years did it take to develop?

Thanks,

Tom
 
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