Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Male Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Male Ruby-throated Hummingbird
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Jun, 2012Views
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Location
This picture was taken on my deck in Raymond, NH USATime
I took this picture mid morning on the 9th of June, 2012. It was the first male I had seen at our feeder that was making multiple trips to it.Lighting
Was a beautiful, sunny morning, that's about it.Equipment
Canon Rebel T3I 18-55mm lens, hand held with 1/1250 shutter speed and a f/7.1Inspiration
I was hoping to get a male Ruby Throat Hummingbird in mid flight approaching the feeder. I had already got a few females at the same feeder the day before and had only seen the male a couple times before I took this.Editing
I used Photoshop to lighten the image and to do a little croppingIn my camera bag
I always have a few filters for color and a polarized one. I 50mm lens, 18-55mm lens & a 55-250mm lens. A speed light and an extra battery although I use a double battery extension.Feedback
Be patient and use a tripod. I took multiple photos to get the stop action I was looking for. Also make sure to turn your shutter speed up to make the wings look clear and not blurry.
