How to Take Pictures of Hummingbirds

Female Ruby Throated Hummingbird

I think most everyone who like to take pictures, wants to get a good picture of a hummingbird. That is not always an easy task! They are fast little birds and don't stay in one place for very long.

I can get pictures of them at the hummingbird feeder, but like most everyone else, we want something that is more natural. I found an easy solution!

I do have a hummingbird feeder hanging from the eve of the house, right outside my dining room window, so I have hummingbirds coming close to the window most of the day. Sometimes they will land in one of the trees close to the house, bit it just isn't close enough or its to high to really get a good picture.

Here is what I did.  I found a tall tree branch that had fallen from one of our trees and I stood it up against the house, close to the feeder and in front of the window. It has several small branches extending from it, so the hummers have lots of places to sit while waiting for the turn at the feeder.

Now, I just wait for the sun to shine on those branches and I break out my camera and snap away!

How to Take Pictures of Hummingbirds

by sgbrown

Source: SGBrown-Rockcreek Photography

Hummingbirds are amazing little birds. They are the smallest of the bird family and the only bird that can fly backwards. They can even hover like a little mini helicopter! They can flap between 15 and 200 times per second! Photographing these little speeders can be quite a challenge! Here are a few tips on how to take pictures of hummingbirds. Read more ...

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How to Take Pictures of Hummingbirds

                                                              Hummingbird In Flight

Hummingbirds are the smallest of all birds and some of the fastest. They are the only bird that can fly backwards and they can hover like a little mini helicopter! Have you ever tried to take pictures of these little birds? Photographing these little speeders can be quite a challenge! Here are a few tips on how to take pictures of  hummingbirds.

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