close iframe icon
approved icon isstoossay avatar PRO+
isstoossay
Hummingbird and Bee Balm
Banner

Hummingbird and Bee Balm



behind the lens badge
cameraCanon EOS 70D

settings Aperture f/5.6 ISO 1000 Shutter 1/6400 Focal Length 420/1 

upload_dateOct, 2015

Views

1345

Likes

Awards

Featured
Peer Award
Johnsalterego davidjprosser TonyGuzmanG Vorster arcrem Derek_Charnwood gman176 +172
Absolute Masterpiece
scouthunt2778 ThroughRandysEyes LINYLIZAMARNETTE photosue50 Jadey71 patrykcorg Pixelbug +24
Top Choice
richardeaton_9707 Jaspa PhillipJGordonPhotography Skippy31 moxphoto ConnieFresn cherylpreisstaylor +16
Superb Composition
James-Evans dawnwrightlittlebird Tanya333 coxcraig Bullwinkle brimel Aarti_Sachin_Soman +15
Magnificent Capture
PhilC beckykempf jerseybrat611 Jennifer_Leigh PeculiarPerception HeyGurll causettadawn +13
Outstanding Creativity
RonnieV GREENFROGGY1 karlbmc tomrutledge StaceS79 aanzoo terrywelling +1
Superior Skill
shannynstull joestanley cmlppphotos McHarr kennethpope klinker44
All Star
Maadhatter mariakeady countryside PatricaK
Virtuoso
lhartney PennySlacke

Top Ranks

Multicolored Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Multicolored Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Layered Compositions Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Layered Compositions Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 2
Layered Compositions Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 1
View more
Living Creatures Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Living Creatures Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 3
Living Creatures Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 2
Bright And Colorful Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 1
Birds Of A Feather Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Birds Of A Feather Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 1
In Flight Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Image of the Year Photo Contest by SnapfishTop 10 rank
Image of the Year Photo Contest by SnapfishTop 10 rank week 3
Image of the Year Photo Contest by SnapfishTop 10 rank week 2
Image of the Year Photo Contest by SnapfishTop 10 rank week 1
Covers Photo Contest Vol 25Top 10 rank
Image Of The Month Photo Contest Vol 3Top 30 rank
Image Of The Month Photo Contest Vol 3Top 30 rank week 1
Bright Flowers Photo ContestTop 30 rank

Categories

5 Comments |
texaaronpueschel Platinum
 
texaaronpueschel February 10, 2016
Delightful.
judyvailrichard
 
judyvailrichard July 24, 2016
Sweetness
jadenemeyer
 
jadenemeyer June 14, 2017
gorgeous
patricianielsen
 
patricianielsen July 03, 2018
So sweet and lovely capture
PhillipJGordonPhotography
 
PhillipJGordonPhotography January 13, 2019
Superb!

Submitted to Photo Contests
See all

Behind The Lens

Location

In my elderly father's back yard. When I sold my home and moved in to be his caretaker, I brought along my Bee Balm to plant in a strategic spot along a north fence. It allows me to sit comfortably with my camera and iced tea and wait for something to happen!

Time

It was later in the afternoon on a rather overcast day, so my light was disappearing fast!

Lighting

By placing the Bee Balm along that northern fence, I took advantage of the late afternoon to early evening light.

Equipment

Camera: Canon EOS 70D Aperture: f/5.6 ISO: 1000 Shutter Speed: 1/5000 Focal Length: 420/1 Tripod, comfortable chair, ice tea and patience!

Inspiration

I just adore these beautiful tiny and fierce birds! They are quite fascinating and it's fun to see the personalities and habits emerge. This one would spend about two minutes flitting from one plant to the next, then shoot off in the same direction each time. Five to seven minutes later, there he was! Hummingbirds are known to be quite territorial and this one would invariably chase off all the others, including a chickadee that had come in for sunflower seed on a feeder nearby!

Editing

A bit of cropping and lightening, and a dash of sharpening on the bird itself.

In my camera bag

Normally? There is no "normally" in my world! It really depends on what I'm shooting or where I'm going. If I'm in my kayak, it's either my 100-400L lens or my 300L with a 1.4 extender. I don't always bring a tripod as it becomes a bit cumbersome.

Feedback

Patience, patience, patience! If you see something that you just know you need to get a picture of, start clicking. Do a little chimping, then figure out what it is that caught your attention. Consider coming in at a different angle, or, if the lighting isn't the greatest, shoot into it for a whole different effect.

See more amazing photos, follow isstoossay

User photo
It’s your time to shine! ☀️

Share photos. Enter contests to win great prizes.
Earn coins, get amazing rewards. Join for free.

Already a member? Log In

By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service, and acknowledge you've read our Privacy Policy Notice.