Something I Don't See Everyday

404Error · 09-15-2004, 11:41 PM

I'd say that's a great picture considering the tiny size of those birds. Plus, like you said, you don't usually see them sitting still. Most of the pictures I've seen of hummingbirds are just a blur of flapping wings and a beak.

xoxoxoBruce · 09-16-2004, 01:57 AM

Good shot, a real rare sighting.

Oh,...and have the window washer flogged.

Elspode · 09-16-2004, 08:32 AM

I think I almost like the second shot better than the first. Pure serendipity allowed me to get the creature just as it revved up its wings for takeoff, but while it was still sitting on the cable.

dar512 · 09-16-2004, 08:53 AM

Do you have a hummingbird feeder or is this a surprise visit?

Or - Maybe it has a thing for your dog?

Elspode · 09-16-2004, 10:37 AM

No, we've got a feeder. We get quite a few, I just don't ever see them sitting around calmly. They even feed on the wing for the most part.

09-15-2004, 11:41 PM	#1
404Error Lecturer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CT USA Posts: 826	I'd say that's a great picture considering the tiny size of those birds. Plus, like you said, you don't usually see them sitting still. Most of the pictures I've seen of hummingbirds are just a blur of flapping wings and a beak. __________________ "To disarm the people is the most effectual way to enslave them." ~George Mason~

09-16-2004, 01:57 AM	#2
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Good shot, a real rare sighting. Oh,...and have the window washer flogged. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

09-16-2004, 08:32 AM	#3
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I think I almost like the second shot better than the first. Pure serendipity allowed me to get the creature just as it revved up its wings for takeoff, but while it was still sitting on the cable. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

09-16-2004, 10:37 AM	#5
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	No, we've got a feeder. We get quite a few, I just don't ever see them sitting around calmly. They even feed on the wing for the most part. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

09-16-2004, 08:53 AM	#4
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	Do you have a hummingbird feeder or is this a surprise visit? Or - Maybe it has a thing for your dog?

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