PURPLERIDER
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2012-10-25 11:09 AM |
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Very nice camera work. Great shot.
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SUMMERTIME
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2012-10-25 11:16 AM |
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Beautiful picture....
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COMMENT 335550
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2012-10-25 12:04 PM |
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Amazing stop action pic! What type of camera & lens were you shooting with?
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COMMENT 335551P
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2012-10-25 12:05 PM |
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Very nice. I have the same feeder but am not getting any customers. Any tips on placement?
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COMMENT 335559
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2012-10-25 12:32 PM |
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Wow, gorgeous shot...had to change my vote for picture of the day for that!
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COMMENT 335570P
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2012-10-25 01:08 PM |
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So they do stand up and steady their feet! Great shot.
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COMMENT 335593
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2012-10-25 02:29 PM |
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Nice composition and capture!
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AUNTIE S.
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2012-10-25 02:54 PM |
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Great shot. Thank you.
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YIN YANG
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2012-10-25 05:03 PM |
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Wow! thank you. I actually said wow out loud as the pic came up.
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COMMENT 335668
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2012-10-25 06:00 PM |
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OP here, thanks for all the nice comments. The camera is a Canon 60D with a 70-300mm lens. As far as feeder placement, we have two feeders hanging on our decks, one in full sun and one in shade, and have never had a shortage of birds. What mix are you using?
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COMMENT 335570P
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2012-10-25 06:34 PM |
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I wish I could have a feeder, but where I live it would become a cat feeder instead! There are several hummers that go in and out of the big stalk purple flowers out in the back, so I go out once in awhile and watch them swoop and dive to chase each other off and sometimes rest in the iron work on the porch.
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JAZZEE
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2012-10-25 08:19 PM |
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Oh my! Amazing shot. Hope you enter it in a contest.
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COMMENT 335764P
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2012-10-26 05:16 AM |
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@551: Glad you asked. Put feeder(s) in somewhat shaded area, and high enough that cats can't leap up and grab your hummers. Keep feeder(s) remote from foot-traffic area.
Once the hummers find your feeder(s), be sure and keep whatever style feeder(s) you choose clean and free from mold. (Full sunshine makes the nectar spoil faster, hence semi-shaded area placement.) Do not use red dye or store-bought nectar mix. Mix your own nectar: 1 cup boiling hot water + 1/4 cup sugar. Take pan of hot water off stove & add the sugar. Stir until sugar is fully dissolved. This "nectar" can keep for weeks in glass jar(s) in fridge. Happy hummer watching!
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HAROLDM
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2012-10-26 02:48 PM |
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Wow. I said this out loud too. Thanks for sharing.
If you boil your nectar home-brew, let it cool before putting in a feeder. Not only for the birds' sake, but most feeder plastic won't take the heat and will deform. I did that when trying to sterilize mine.
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COMMENT 336173
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2012-10-27 12:17 PM |
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What an Incredible shot; what shutter speed did you use?
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