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  • 05-16-2009, 01:24 AM
    AgingEyes
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    Small and smaller
    Can you imagine.


    Attachment 67928


    Cropped closer.

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    200-400 + 1.4TC ISO 1600 on tripod.
  • 05-16-2009, 05:57 AM
    OldClicker
    Re: Small and smaller
    Excellent shots. It's hard to get a perspective on how small the chick must be. - TF
  • 05-16-2009, 06:27 AM
    tnvol
    Re: Small and smaller
    Wow! Pretty amazing shots! The colors really jump out. Awesome.
  • 05-16-2009, 07:12 AM
    SARtech
    Re: Small and smaller
    These are super beautiful shots!
  • 05-16-2009, 08:30 AM
    AgingEyes
    Re: Small and smaller
    Thanks for the comments, folks !

    First time I've ever seen a hummingbird nest. Not sure I could get anything better, substantially different, or shoot from some better perspective though.
  • 05-16-2009, 09:56 AM
    mn shutterbug
    Re: Small and smaller
    Whoa. That second shot is amazing.
  • 05-17-2009, 08:13 AM
    Loupey
    Re: Small and smaller
    Incredible! No I can't imagine how small that chick must be.

    Any ideas as to what makes up those tiny green "scales" on the nest?
  • 05-17-2009, 11:27 AM
    AgingEyes
    Re: Small and smaller
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Loupey
    Any ideas as to what makes up those tiny green "scales" on the nest?
    Not a clue :blush2:
  • 05-17-2009, 11:56 AM
    A.M.D.A.
    Re: Small and smaller
    Quote:
    Incredible! No I can't imagine how small that chick must be.
    Right at hatching, about the size of a lemon seed. :eek:

    Quote:
    Any ideas as to what makes up those tiny green "scales" on the nest?
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by AgingEyes
    Not a clue :blush2:
    Lichen. :)

    They use it for camouflage... and I suppose it works quite well. :) Hummers also like to use spider webs to hold the whole nest together.

    Wonderful shots, AE!
  • 05-17-2009, 06:47 PM
    paulnj
    Re: Small and smaller
    That last image is beyond words! Awesome images!
  • 05-19-2009, 08:50 AM
    Old Timer
    Re: Small and smaller
    Outstanding catch AG. Congrats on truly amazing image.
  • 05-19-2009, 02:26 PM
    Coastal Flyer
    Re: Small and smaller
    Aging,

    I thought I had taken some fairly decent shots of a humming bird, including those posted over the past month of so of babies and the mother, but now I see what a truly outstanding shot requires. Absolutely well done and most deserving of the Feature Photo. Congratulations. I tip my hat to you!

    David
  • 05-19-2009, 06:06 PM
    AgingEyes
    Re: Small and smaller
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Coastal Flyer
    Aging,

    I thought I had taken some fairly decent shots of a humming bird, including those posted over the past month of so of babies and the mother, but now I see what a truly outstanding shot requires. Absolutely well done and most deserving of the Feature Photo. Congratulations. I tip my hat to you!

    David

    Wow, you are very kind, David !! Yeah, I remember those shots and I was envious !

    I thought I was just sharing something I had never seen in person before and probably some of you might not have either. Anyhow, thank you, everyone !!
  • 05-21-2009, 05:50 PM
    mjs1973
    Re: Small and smaller
    Not sure how I missed this thread, but I'm glad I found it. These are great! Congrats on the featured photo!