1st In-Flight Hummer of the Year

[Loupey]

In bright, late morning sun.

Shot with 300mm with 2x TC. Vertical 4:5 crop from a horizontal shot. I guess I better start thinking about going out for more of these amazing critters.

[paulnj]

Great image my friend, great image!

[Old Timer]

Your work with that 300mm/2x setup just amazes me. Beautiful image.

[Yarrow]

Great shot Loupey..

I saw one last week..flew right up to me (about 3 ft from me) and I of course scared the little guy off when I raised my camera..

[scott-devon]

Very nice shot Loupey, those are seldom seen around here.

[drg]

Nicely done.

I've not had much time for anything vaguely resembling birding this year.

[payn817]

Very nice. Is this the IS version of the lens?

[Knight]

Good Capture Loupey , they are indeed amazing little guys .

[Loupey]

Thanks, everyone, for taking the time to look and give such nice comments

I am pleased with this one as trying to be at the right place at the right time is 90% of the battle with these guys away from the feeders. Not much food in each blossom so getting one to stay still long enough is the other 10%

Payn - yes, the IS version of the 300mm f/4L. That lens is my "go to" lens and is on the camera (bare, tubed, or TC'ed) almost exclusively. I wouldn't even be considering the 500mm/600mm f/4L except that I'd like to shoot faster than f/11 (always stopped down 1 stop after the 2x loss) sometimes