I evaluate hummingbird photos by how clearly I can get the feet in focus. If the face is in focus, but the feet are blurry, then the photo doesn’t make the cut.
Besides I can’t believe their birdie feet. They are miniaturized, engineering marvels.
These tiny birds who weigh less than a nickel, have impressively functional feet.
Check out this guy with his landing gear engaged and ready to lock on!
Right now the hummers appear to be miffed.
I moved their feeder so it would be more in the sun for photos, and they are balking about using it.
It’s a hummingbird standoff.
If they refuse to use the feeder for another hour, I’ll move it back.
Cheers to you from The Holler Hummers, who, of course, are always in charge!
I am just their feeder filler~
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Cindy…these are incredible photos of an amazing bird…one I have NEVER seen in person so I really enjoyed this post!! ❤
Ahhh, makes me so glad I posted! Cheers & thanks~
The smaller, the mightier. 🙂 And they do have cute feet. Amazing they are so light.
They actually weigh less than a nickel, but more than a dime! Laughing…….
Life is amazing, in all its forms. But the hummingbird and the bee, something about the two species…
Beautiful series Cindy ~ the fourth shot I think captures it all: motion, but also the focus and life in the eyes of these beautiful birds.
I took that one the day I posted and I was quite surprised by it, so thank you for your perceptive eye. It was a view I hadn’t seen before, so it was interesting~
They are so adorable! What tiny beautiful feet they have!
He is designed so perfectly for what he does which is zip around at warp speed!
I always enjoy your hummingbirds. 😀
And we’re starting to get more now. It’s been in the 80 degrees for the past week and more and more are coming earlier than normal.
80s – niiice. Meanwhile I’m eating a popsicle & freezing. I know – I’m nuts.
No one is ever nuts for eating a popsicle. Trust me on this, I’m a therapis! 😉
Unusual!
Yes, if you have never seen one, they are!
One word, AAAAAMAAAAZIIIING!!! 🙂 🙂
One word for you, KIND! ❤ ❤
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Beautiful photos Cindy. You are a bird whisperer!
Well I certainly love them, so they may notice! Thank you~
Cindy, it has been far too long since I have visited and enjoyed your incredible photos, and hummingbirds are my FAVorite! I so admire your photo skills and am ashamed to say that unlike your exacting standards, I evaluate my hummingbird photos by whether or not the bird is actually IN the photo! 😉
PS: thank you so much for always coming by and liking my rare posts! XOXO
Laughing! You are hilarious. Thank you for the laugh. I love your posts and your humor. Happy Valentines Day!
🙂 Happy Valentine’s day to you too!
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Cindy, these tiny birds are the jewels of the avian world. They are fascinating.
Aren’t they the most wonderful creatures. They are my constant companions at The Holler and I love them~
Thank you for these awe-inspiring shots of amazing creatures, Cindy. As a dancer, I am especially thrilled to see their feet! Cheers….
How cool is that! They are the ultimate air dancers, ballerinas of the skies. I am fascinating by their feet and engineering! So glad you are too~ ❤
I knew this kind of bird back home!
To know them is to love them! ❤
This is very true 🙂
I love it when you get me thinking they have personalities and thoughts, Cindy. This was a fantastic post, beautiful photos, as always and am enjoying the dynamics of a hummingbird ‘stand off.’
You are such a wonderful blogging friend! Hugs & cheers~
What lovely birds – of course we don’t see them in England. I really like the one with wings moving. Interesting to see you concentrate on getting the feet sharp
The feet and the eyes. If both are in focus then everything else will be too!
Another snowy day here in WV. I shoveled off the deck to get to the bird feeder. The birds are delighted. Pleanty of views of their tallons grasping onto the perches.
Oscar
Time for some spring skiing perhaps!! Hope your spring melt arrives very soon and glad you are feeding the birdies~
Stunning photos. You do such a good job with the close-up wildlife pictures.
Awww, so happy you think so & cheers to you!
I love hummingbirds, I have many of these in my garden . Excellent photos of a beautiful bird!
So do I! I am looking at seven of them now competing at the feeder. So happy you enjoyed the pics & cheers to you!
You have such an eye for detail. I love the way you write, bringing alive the scene for the reader…look forward to reading more
Awwwww, so kind and so motivating! Thank you & cheers too~ ❤
Utterly and completely fantastic!! Best shots of hummers I’ve ever seen. Really superb work, Cindy– beautifully done! : )
I am honored by your kindness Mark! Cheers to you & thank you!
great picture! i am always happy if i get the picture but the feet? wow! excellent!!
So pleased you enjoyed & thank you too!