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Oriole feeder. NIB US $5.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 13:00:52 PST |
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Antique brown bottle humming bird feeder US $5.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 13:01:26 PST |
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Droll Yankees Window Hummingbird Feeder w/ Nectar US $17.98 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 13:04:30 PST |
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Hummingbird Feeder 100% recycled Glass - Swirl Teal US $34.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 13:10:43 PST |
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Hummingbird Feeder Blown Glass Radiance Teal Free Ship! US $34.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 13:13:21 PST |
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Hummingbird Feeder Ceramic Swirl Red Free Shipping! US $34.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 13:16:02 PST |
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Hummingbird Feeder Glass Ruby Mosaic New Free Shipping! US $34.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 13:17:48 PST |
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Hummingbird Feeder Glow in Dark Neptune Aqua Free Ship! US $32.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 13:19:55 PST |
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Hummingbird Feeder Glow in Dark Glass Aqua Free Ship US $32.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 13:22:58 PST |
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Aspects HummZinger Excel Hummingbird Feeder w/ Nectar US $22.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 13:26:17 PST |
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Hummingbird Feeder Spare Nectar Test Tubes & Red Caps US $7.95 End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 13:42:29 PST |
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Ladybug Hummingbird Feeder-New-NR US $19.95 End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 14:40:24 PST |
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Purple Hummingbird Glass Feeder - New US $6.25 (3 Bids) End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 15:01:10 PST |
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HUMMINGBIRD Feeder 16 oz UNBREAKABLE! New Free Shipping US $9.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 15:25:45 PST |
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Schrodt Ruby Hummingbird Lantern Feeder US $38.99 End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 16:49:58 PST |
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cobalt blue hummingbird feeders US $0.99 (2 Bids) End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 17:07:19 PST |
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2 HAND HELD HUMMINGBIRD FEEDERS*UNIQUE*MUST SEE* NEW !! US $4.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 17:30:07 PST |
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2 HUMMINGBIRD WINDOW FEEDERS 6STATIONS*COPPER*HAND MADE US $9.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 17:30:13 PST |
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2 HUMMINGBIRD WINDOW FEEDERS 4STATIONS*COPPER*HAND MADE US $8.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 17:30:18 PST |
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Schrodt Ruby Etched Hummingbird Lantern Feeder US $39.99 End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 17:39:01 PST |
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Sapphire Twist Hummingbird Feeder US $0.01 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 18:03:16 PST |
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NEW Hummingbird Feeder~*~*~*~ 4 Designs to Choose From US $9.95 End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 18:12:09 PST |
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NEW Hummingbird Feeder~*~*~*~ 4 Designs to Choose From US $9.95 End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 18:12:09 PST |
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NEW Hummingbird Feeder~*~*~*~ 4 Designs to Choose From US $9.95 End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 18:12:09 PST |
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NEW Hummingbird Feeder~*~*~*~ 4 Designs to Choose From US $9.95 End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 18:12:09 PST |
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Blue Glass Angel Hummingbird Feeder 12" Long US $9.99 End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 19:46:12 PST |
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LADYBUG HUMMINGBIRD NECTAR BIRD FEEDER METAL AND GLASS US $0.14 (3 Bids) End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 19:52:09 PST |
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Purple Hummingbird Feeder US $9.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 20:08:08 PST |
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Hummingbird Hanging Suncatcher Hand Blown Glass purple US $5.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 20:57:52 PST |
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Hummingbird Glass feeder with flowers - New in Box US $1.50 (3 Bids) End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 23:39:03 PST |
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4 Hummingbird feeders for Hanging Baskets Planter Boxes US $12.95 End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 0:02:38 PST |
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LADYBUG HUMMINGBIRD NECTAR BIRD FEEDER METAL AND GLASS US $14.95 End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 1:54:42 PST |
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RUBY FLOWER PRINT HUMMINGBIRD FEEDER BIRD ACCESSORIES US $13.35 End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 2:02:01 PST |
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SAPPHIRE TWIST HUMMINGBIRD NECTAR OUTDOOR BIRD FEEDER US $13.35 End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 2:09:29 PST |
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250 ml "Stained Glass" Flower Hummingbird Feeder US $8.75 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 4:43:38 PST |
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Hummingbird Feeder - Window-Mounted Photo Station US $7.94 End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 4:49:48 PST |
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Soda Bottle Hummingbird Feeder (2 pack) US $7.95 End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 6:41:12 PST |
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Soda Bottle Hummingbird Window Feeder (2 pack) US $11.50 End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 6:43:14 PST |
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Ruby Flower Hummingbird Feeder Yard Decor Gift Item New US $15.95 End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 7:45:30 PST |
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NEW Bird Company 30oz Hummingbird Feeder 3 stations US $12.95 End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 7:52:14 PST |
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Aspects Nectar Bar Window Hummingbird Feeder NEW US $17.95 End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 7:52:18 PST |
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SOLID COPPER ANT TRAP GUARD MOAT 4 HUMMINGBIRD FEEDER US $3.99 End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 8:45:10 PST |
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HummZinger Ultra Hummingbird Feeder with Ant Moat 12 oz US $21.49 End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 8:47:35 PST |
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Hummingbird Feeder & Garden Set US $1.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 8:47:44 PST |
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Hummingbird Feeder & Garden Set US $1.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 8:48:16 PST |
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STAINED GLASS HUMMINGBIRD FEEDER US $24.25 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 9:39:25 PST |
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HUMMINGBIRD FEEDERS: Purple Glass Nectar Feeder NEW US $14.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 9:40:31 PST |
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Recycled Copper Ant Trap Guard Moat Hummingbird Feeder US $3.99 End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 9:41:38 PST |
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40oz Nectar Mobile~HUMMINGBIRD FEEDER~NEW US $39.99 End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 10:15:10 PST |
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4 Mini Hummingbird Feeders A Favorite with our Birds US $8.50 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 11:03:52 PST |

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Photographing the hummingbirds
Through frosty nights, rain, and wind the hummingbirds are still here and still feeding; the Annas are year-round residents.
Last night was stormy so Melinda took the feeder down and left it safely on top of the air conditioner. This morning the hummingbirds noticed the empty hook, found the feeder, and carried on feeding regardless. So, I thought to myself, if they’l feed there: maybe they’ll feed in front of a camera?
And so, after a few blurred and indistinct attempts, evolved the following setup:

The chair provides somewhere to rest the camera; without it, camera shake is unavoidable, particularly as it can be a long wait for a hummingbird to approach. The paper sellotaped to the balcony railings provides a light background; hummingbirds are mostly dark and blend in against dark backgrounds. The same goes for the paper on the table, which also hides the distracting details of the table-top.
Other things you learn you learn when trying to photograph hummingbirds: flash is a must; shutter lag is a bugger; patience pays; but luck is the biggest factor.





















































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