Female Black-chinned Hummingbird – Nikon D200, tripod mounted, f6.3, 1/160, ISO 400, +0.7 EV, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 400mm, natural light, near a backyard feeder
Yesterday I saw a female Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) checking out the feeder near my front window. I realized that I haven’t posted any hummingbirds to my blog yet so I decided to post this one that I photographed a few years ago in the backyard.
The hummingbirds here will soon be leaving. I should have spent more time photographing them. I should put that on my list to do next season.
I don’t use flash on birds because of my own personal ethics regarding bird photography so I used a tripod for stability knowing I wasn’t going to get a fast shutter speed with the light that was available.
Life is good.
Mia
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Unbelievable detail you achieved at 1/160 second Mia! Whenever I visit your blog and see your photographs it inspires me to try to take better photos myself. I am going to personally take it upon myself to remind you next Spring to start your hummingbird collection! Just so I can be green with envy all over again 😉
Thanks Larry, I look forward to you reminding me to expand my hummingbird image collection! You are very kind, thanks for commenting.
The detail and image quality is outstanding, with a lovely background. What a great job at 1/160sec!
Thank you Julie, I would never have been able to get this image without using my tripod. It pays to have a solid one I can lock down when I need it.
LOVE it, GORGEOUS!
Thank you Nicole!
Once again I feel spoiled by your marvelous photography. Every feather, and even the angle of the bird’s stance that just palpitates with life. Many thanks.
Thank you for your very kind words Merrill, I am humbled.
Wonderful shot! I don’t like using flash either.
That’s a beauty.
Thank you Bob, she is a beautiful bird.
Love your photography. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Ilze, I think I have some fantastic subjects.
Beautiful detail, Mia. Trapped here in the land of only RTHUs, I’m always fascinated by the other species.
Tami, I remember being wistful about seeing hummingbird species other than the Ruby-throated when I lived back east too.
Wonderful photo! Hummers are such a delight.
Thanks threecollie, hummers are delightful.
Wonderful Detail Mia.
Thank you Stu.