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The siblings flew the coop a few days ago, but still need their mama. Mama always delivers!

The siblings flew the coop a few days ago, but still need their mama. Mama always delivers!
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cameraCanon EOS 7D Mark II

settings Aperture f/7.1 ISO 640 Shutter 1/2500 Focal Length 600/1 

upload_dateApr, 2017

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7 Comments |
Robs-view
 
Robs-view September 05, 2017
awesome
Alwolfe Platinum
 
Alwolfe September 07, 2017
Amazing capture!
nandicmb
 
nandicmb September 18, 2017
Congratulations on your Contest Finalist win in Hummingbirds Photo Contest!
Alfredo_Jose
 
Alfredo_Jose December 11, 2017
Stunning shot! Over the top!
marcbaechtold
 
marcbaechtold May 14, 2018
great composition with nice colors and good contrast, keep shooting!
kathyobrien_2542
 
kathyobrien_2542 August 24, 2019
Absolutely beautiful!
joannsloaneenglish
 
joannsloaneenglish December 11, 2019
Beautiful photo

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Behind The Lens

Location

I snapped this photo (and hundreds more) at a local arboretum in Orange County, CA. This hummer built her nest in an avocado tree and the chicks recently fledged. This was one of their favorite branches about five feet from the nest. I originally had given up on seeing the little chicks and their well-providing mother, because they had been so mobile and difficult to spot. I assumed they had already moved on. I was pleasantly surprised when I walked up for one last pass and witnessed this!

Time

This photo was taken at 8:45 a.m. before the park was abuzz with spectators.

Lighting

When I shoot hummingbirds in harsh lighting, I easily get sharp focus at a low ISO, but I lose the color. If it is too cloudy, I get the color, but it is difficult to get the sharp action. When people stress the importance of light, they aren't kidding. The sun was sneaking through the clouds to create this perfect lighting!

Equipment

My camera is a Canon 7D Mark II D and I use tripods and ball heads from Really Right Stuff. My flash is made by Canon and I used it with its built-in diffuser. I used is a a 150-600 mm Sigma Sport.

Inspiration

While my first love is landscape photography, I have thoroughly enjoyed learning about and photographing hummingbirds. I have Dennis W. and Joe N. to thank for that. They educate me on all types of birds and they taught me how to look for, and actually locate, the little nests. Dennis actually found this nest and shared his experience with me.

Editing

To process my photos, I go into Lightroom and use the lens profile correction tool. Additionally, I pull out any shadows and tone down highlights. Because of the high ISO I had to use, I used Luminance for noise reduction. I like to use Viveza to brighten the subject matter and darken the edges.

In my camera bag

I have one camera with a crop sensor, so I take that. I have one long lens, so I take that. Whenever I shoot hummers, I am sure to bring my flash with extra batteries. I also bring a bottle of water and a snack. It is really easy to lose track of time and sometimes it's really difficult to leave the park... especially during nesting season!

Feedback

If you would like to shoot nesting birds, please get a long lens and be respectful of their habitats. It is really maddening when humans do things to harm the birds' chances just to get "the shot." I've seen broken branches and leaves torn away. This just hurts a little hummer's chance of survival. They need the shade of the leaves and they need the protection from predators. If you have a long lens, you can let the wildlife be wild. If you happen to find a hummer feeding her chick's, plan on using a tripod. The little heads bob very fast and you need a steady hand. Besides that, if the mama hummer is feeding, she will typically leave and return every 20 or 30 minutes or so. It is something to see!

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