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Ruby-throated Hummingbird
D. Taylor

Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris)

I set this shot up. Couldn't get the Hummers to the flowers so I brought the flower to the Hummers. Placed it infront of the feeder so when she came to the feeder it appears she is on the flower. Worth a try I guess.
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Habitat
Back Deck
Location
Wayne County, NC
Date taken
05/25/08
Scientific name
Archilochus colubris
Equipment used
Nikon D50/70-300VR/2 flashes..Hand held
Lisa W
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Very nice shot, wouldn't have known it was a setup, if you hadn't told. Well done.
 
KC Foggin
Staff member
Opus Editor
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This is brilliant Donny. Well done!

How low was your feeder? This is an excellent idea.
 
D. Taylor
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KC the feeder hangs about 10 inches above the porch rail and is on a swivle. I adjusted the plant and angle of view to cover the feeder. I also set the flashes at right angles to each other. Think I will play with it more tomorrow. They have started feeding about every 10-15 minutes so I get more chances now. I only have one male, that I don't see much, and 2 females. Hoping for more.
 
eaglehaslanded
A couple of beautiful hummer shots here, Donny! Checking your site I see there are a lot more. Great stuff!
 
Rose Fletcher
Well, if you hadn't told us, I wouldn't have known it was set up - I thought she was on the flower. :-O It's a splendid photo, great work! :clap:
 

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