I was out taking photos a couple weeks ago with the just completed photo contest in mind when I turned around and saw this. A quick snap! Clackamas, Oregon, USA.
No idea what your shutter speed was but I read that to actually "freeze" their wings we have to use at least 2,000 or more. We saw one this summer, for the first time ever, hanging around our trumpet vine flowers, clinging in a mass on the south side of our house. I'll be ready next year... If I remember, that is.
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What a refreshing and well done capture with the lens. I miss them, and I was shocked to read that Nik does not really have them in his yard. Feeders are in order I guess, I hang 4 out in different spots. You did good they are so darn hard to catch with the clicks. tigs=^..^=
I agree with 'Nik' and Sandi about the very quick movements of the wings of the hummingbirds. Allows it to keep the vertical position. The by you chosen exposure time gives a very good impression of this 'phenomenon'. Very good work (per usual), Ted!
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