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Hummer at kitchen window

Hummer at kitchen window
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NIKON D5100

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Aperture 63/10 ISO 1400 Shutter 10/1250 Focal Length 5500/10

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Aug, 2020

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So how did you get the green background? Love the photo

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This female Ruby Throated Hummingbird was at a feeder at the kitchen window with trees about 15 feet behind. Using a 150-600mm lens from inside, tightly focused on the bird, blurred everything behind into a green wall. Glad you enjoyed the image.

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