Fledgling Hummingbird Portrait

Posted by Matt Trujillo Photography (Portland, United States) on 26 July 2007 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.

Anna's Hummingbird (Calýpte ánna)

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Helen from Melbourne, Australia

Fabulous portrait Matt. So close. This is the first time I have seen a photo of a static hummingbird. I imagine this is quite an achievement.

26 Jul 2007 8:16pm

@Helen: Thanks!
Rather a poke in the eye to someone who disparaged my efforts, then insisted that hummingbirds were difficult to capture.
You and the Karmic circle have assured me that I'm on the correct path.
I doubt I will ever top JackGirl . I can only hope that Mother Nature will hug me half as hard as her.

Shahab from Qazvin, Iran

Fantastic close up!You have done this one very well!Colors spectrum is just great!Bravo!

26 Jul 2007 9:57pm

@Shahab: Thanks.
And thanks again for taking the EXIF joke.

Sylvester from Mt. Sterling, United States

Fantastic capture! These little things can be difficult to catch even while hovering. Getting a wonderful static image is a great testament to your determination and patience.

26 Jul 2007 10:39pm

@Sylvester: Thanks.
Thanks again for digging about.
Welcome to Am3.

badala from Leiria, Portugal

Amazing portrait. I love it.

27 Jul 2007 12:04am

Sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

I love Hummingbirds. We used to live in an area referred to as Hummingbird Hill because there were so many. Literally hundreds at any given time of the day. I don't know how in the world you captured this one in such a still position.

27 Jul 2007 3:50am

@Sherri: Such a welcome and wonderful comment. Thank you.
It is our habit where I live, to quietly enjoy the newspaper with cats in the morning. This bird seemed to be one of many fledglings who took wing on the same day. (I guess we missed the announcement of "Fledging Day".) Suddenly, half a dozen hummingbirds were clicking and humming about the house. Although they allowed me to approach, sadly none alighted on my arms.
I am still not Grizzly Adams. Perhaps I should stop brushing my teeth.
Cheers.

Bron from Canberra, Australia

This is a wonderful shot Matt - Know how hard it is to take a really good picture of a bird but you've nailed it!

31 Jul 2007 2:43pm

@Bron: Thanks! Sincerely.

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