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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Great pictures, I see Hummingbirds all the time but never that up close. Having the feeder in the sun most likely gets too hot for their little feet to touch. See if they only land on the side not directly in the sun. A.G.
Yes, they ddidn’t seem to enjoy the feeder being in the direct sunlight, so I moved it back!
Hummingbirds rule. 🙂
They certainly rule me! 😉
A beautiful photograph of a beautiful bird!
Why thanks much!
Amazing shots! I wish I could see them like this on front of me 🙂
They are such beautiful and plucky tiny guys. They have me wrapped around their footsies! 😉
And mine too 🙂
Oh I love hummingbirds! Who doesn’t? Great shots!
Yep, they are impossible to not love!
Beautiful Cindy! So much detail!
All packed in such a tiny birdie! It is amazing~
Ms. Feeder Filler, you gave me a laugh because I know what you say is true, the Hummers rule your land. Really excellent photos, and I, too, love those little feet. 😀
They are clearly in charge and humans (read me) bow to their formidable wills! 😉
So very pretty 🙂
Aren’t they beautiful creatures!
Simply amazing Cindy!
And I love their teeny tiny feet too <3
Best,
Takami 🙂
It’s like little nano-birdies! 😉
Fantastic captures of an amazing little bird!
Good evening Cindy – These pictures are by far the most amazing I have ever seen of any bird. Absolutely beautiful. The colors are truly magnificent. Hmmm – I think I feel a poem coming on… The Hues of the Hummingbird… Thanks for the inspirations. Hope your evening is as beautiful as your photographs…
Michael
The Hues of the Hummingbird sounds beautiful! I want to read your poem! And very happy you like the birdies too~
Great capture!
Thanks much my friend & cheers~
They are so cute Cindy, and shiny too.
They are shiny like this when they are in the sun. Their feathers are iridescent and shine. So pleased you noticed~
WE don’t have these winged jewels in Australia, so I really appreciated your offerings today. Those feet …
The feet just kill me! I have to get back to Australia to photograph your magnificent birds. I was just blown away by them~
Great photos, Cindy. They are so tiny to begin with. Then there are those tiny feet!
Leslie
I know. It is amazing to see the tiny details isn’t it……….
Amazing photos. I consider it a win if I get one sorta of centered — they move so fast — by the time I oh and ah over their zippity cuteness they’re gone again.
Zippity is a excellent descriptor. They are sooooo fast! I love the super loud hums they make as they buzz by……
I bet hummingbird parents never say to there children “sit still and eat your dinner.” 😀
sweet and great shots.
Awwww, merci beaucoup~
Truly Magnificent! 🙂
So very thoughtful & much appreciated Carol~
That is an interesting tip to also keep the bird’s feet in focus as well as the eyes or the head. I will have to keep that in mind if I have a chance to capture pictures of bird.
It works for me, in narrowing down photos. The wings can be blurry, but the eyes and feet should be clear….
I never tire of seeing your hummers at the Holler Cindy. The photo of him coming into land is magic.
I was so tickled with that one because we got to see the mechanics of how they land. They are endlessly interesting to me, so happy you enjoyed them Pauline & cheers to you and Jack.
I love your Hummingbirds!
I do too!! <3
Magnificent shots. And I’ve never even noticed the feet before!
The feet are pretty remarkable aren’t they! They are amazing fliers of course, but also remarkable landers, and their feet explain why~
Wonderful. Love the fabulous photographs. Hummers are so amazing.
The only bird that can fly backwards!
Wow, the hummers are still around where you are! They annually leave around mid-late winter in my area so I haven’t been seeing them as of late. However, thanks to you Cindy, I can view them here! 😀
There is a small cohort that stay here year round, the hordes will arrive in the spring and I will be using 32 ounces of nectar daily in mid summer! These little babies need their fuel!
Great shots. I understand their rule all too well. The feeders have to be cleaned and replaced at night or all you-know-what breaks loose!
Yes they are strict little masters. I don’t dare cross them! 😉
I can’t believe you captured these tiny fast birds so beautifully!
So glad you enjoyed them!
Wonderful photos Cindy, love all the details.
So tiny and so intricate, like a living, thinking, flying Swiss Watch!
Yes that is very good comparison
What incredible photos. You are amazing. 🙂
Awwww, you are nice! <3
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Once again – – – great photos. Are you sure no one is buying coffee table books?
Unfortunately they are not! 😉
I love hummingbirds. These are fantastic photos!
Ahhhhh, so glad you love them too!
Wow, Cindy. I love the beauty of humming birds. Are yours aggressive? I’ve heard they can be.
Not with people. They will come within inches of my eyes and I trust them completely. But with each other, oh my yes! They spend so much time bickering and fighting it is unreal and it utilizes way too many calories to be efficient!
Aw, these guys are too cute! Your photos are superb. Your shutter speed must be very quick!
They are so pretty it is ridiculous and yes the Sony does a good job~
Cindy, such beautiful shots of the hummers. I just love them. Had a very strange experience right before Christmas, when it was quite cold. One big fat hummer would sit in a rosebush nearby and did not allow any other hummers to eat from that feeder. Than I got upset and hung another one, because it was so cold out, but this hummer started chasing all the others away from both feeders. It was all for him. No sharing, just like humans at times.
The others hummers for sure were hungry. Enjoyed watching the whole scenario. Hugs! Veraiconica
Yes! They seem to fight more over the feeders when there is less competition. In the summer when we have hordes of them, they still fight, but less intensely. Now when there are around 5 birds and 64 ounces of nectar hanging there, they squabble like mad. It makes no sense. All I can figure is that when the competition is serious, ie., many birds, limited nectar, it is a matter of survival to drink more and fight less. In the winter when there is tons of nectar they have more luxury time to fight! Funny little guys….
Love these photos, Cindy! The little feet are so incredibly tiny, and yet so effective!
Amazing isn’t it? We live in an amazing world~
If these are not links Google Atmospheric River 🙂
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Σταύρος Λάντσιας – Το ποτάμι του χρόνου(The river of time).
Such ethereal music. Entrancing. Beautiful. I don’t think the water will get here. Northern Caly yes, but here no. Makes me beyond sad. Thank you for this wonderful water music my dear friend.
1EarthUnited introduced me to this composer/musician . Another Sky River could form, unseen, over the warmer ocean, and flow right to your house. You might not even know it until the water cascades down.
I hope this potential rain, from the river that already has formed, is enough to save a few trees in the orchards and the stressed forests.
Knock on wood 🙂
Here’s hoping right along with you….
OMG Cindy with birds generally, and hummers especially, I’m thrilled to get *anything* in focus! Wonderful photos! My favourite is the one coming into land.
A.
Oh see, you and Pauline notice. I took that today, although lacking in some things that might be required for a good photo, I loved the new insight into the bird’s mechanics. Thank you for noticing & enjoying~
Is that bird even moving? If it is then that’s incredible! I don’t know what goes into taking pics but that is awesome. Well done!
Awwwww, so kind and happy you enjoyed!
Astonishing beauty in every picture.Thank you for visiting my blog.Jalal
So glad you enjoyed & cheers to you Jalal~
Dear Feeder Filler, thank you for sharing all your wonderful teeny tiny feet foto’s 😀 I think you’re right on, that one wee guy is totally po’d, ha xoB
Yep. Had to move the feeder back. The bosses required it! 😉
Wow. That is a hard thing to do. I have a couple that I have taken and I was lucky to get it before he moved again. Nic pic.
They are speedy little tweeters aren’t they!
I envy you the sight of these precious gems, Cuz. Won’t see them here til summer 🙁
Is moving to Florida still on the table?
On the table, the walls, the roof, and anywhere else I can put it !!!!!!!!! Hugs !
Super super, Cindy! Thanks much! 🙂
Thank you more for the kind appreciation~
Really interesting point you make about how their feet indicate the quality of the photo 🙂 Amazing photos I must say, very beautiful 🙂 Always a treat to see your photography 🙂
Always a treat to read your poetry!
Thank you! 🙂
My daughter is like a bird with teeny tiny little feet. Great pictures Cindy. As always.
Thank you my friend and hugz~ <3
I just can imagine the amount of patience to get this wonderful series, I love specially the one in the blue sky. Thanks 🙂
So very happy that you do & thank you!
Delightful photos Cindy.
Mil grazi!
Such beautiful birds. Your pictures are fantastic Cindy.
xxx Hugs Hugs xxx
You are most kind David!
Wonderful images of my favourite bird….will re blog.
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Magical Hummingbirds.
You are so kind and so very appreciated! Thank you for your thoughtfulness & cheers to you~
Klasse Fotos,
LG. Wolfgang
Vielen danke Wolfgang!
Wonderful Cindy! Never seen any hummingbirds live so I really love your pictures. And I’m amazed that you manage to capture them so well. Happy weekend!
So happy you enjoyed and thank you for the thoughtful comment!