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Photography => Ontario Birds => Topic started by: MEGHAN on August 07, 2019, 12:38:07 AM

Title: Female Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
Post by: MEGHAN on August 07, 2019, 12:38:07 AM

I haven't photographed Hummingbirds in a few years so I'm a little rusty. I forgot how much fun and challenging  they can be!
Hope you are all enjoying this gorgeous summer

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48477698772_2238935730_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gRNSUC)Female Ruby-Throated Hummingbird (https://flic.kr/p/2gRNSUC) by Meghan (https://www.flickr.com/photos/luv2brd/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48477698842_f4d21844f3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gRNSVQ)Female Ruby-Throated Hummingbird (https://flic.kr/p/2gRNSVQ) by Meghan (https://www.flickr.com/photos/luv2brd/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Female Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
Post by: Shortsighted on August 07, 2019, 08:00:00 PM

Beautiful composition on the second shot with superb balance. The bold bloom of
an intense red juxtaposed with soft pastel blue bokeh translated through the wings
and the complementary hummingbird green. The impact of a painting with the same
lasting impression. I have not seen anything this peaceful in a while.

Title: Re: Female Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
Post by: MEGHAN on August 08, 2019, 12:15:31 AM

Thank you very much, what a lovely compliment

Title: Re: Female Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
Post by: Dr. John on August 08, 2019, 12:36:23 PM

Great pictures! Nice that you captured them feeding on cardinal flowers, a beautiful native wildflower.

Title: Re: Female Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
Post by: MEGHAN on August 13, 2019, 12:34:45 AM

Thank you John
Cardinal Flower is about the only plant I cannot grow in my garden. I try it almost every year and it never survives the winter. It's a shame as I love the flowers