Wow! Managed to Get Two in one Photo

@CarolDM (203396)

Nashville, Tennessee

April 30, 2020 2:18pm CST

Got lucky earlier and snapped two hummingbirds at the feeder. Was sitting out on the deck waiting for them to arrive. Was surprised to get two in one shot. These tiny hummingbirds are only about three inches long are lightning fast. I am lucky to get one in a photo. Had to share the joy and excitement with you. Photo ©CarolDM All Rights Reserved

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@TheHorse (238289)

• Walnut Creek, California

30 Apr 20

What do you put in the feeder?

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@TheHorse (238289)

• Walnut Creek, California

1 May 20

@CarolDM Sounds yummy. Do you heat them up and then let them cool?

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Apr 20

I make sweet nectar with water and sugar.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 May 20

@TheHorse Yes i refrigerate it before putting it in the feeder.

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@Alexandoy (65302)

• Cainta, Philippines

30 Apr 20

Thank you for sharing the photo of the hummingbird. You got 2 here but not as clear as the one you posted before with just 1 bird.

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@Alexandoy (65302)

• Cainta, Philippines

30 Apr 20

@CarolDM yes, I know it is not easy because the hummingbirds are always moving since they are like floating in the air. Maybe you can also capture them in videos.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Apr 20

@Alexandoy I have a couple of videos as well.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Apr 20

Do you know how hard it is to get photos of these tiny birds? Very challenging. I was proud to get two in one photo. And the one on the left is hovering in the air.

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@amadeo (111937)

• United States

30 Apr 20

That was a great shoot there.Nice

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@amadeo (111937)

• United States

30 Apr 20

@CarolDM You have been very lucky in your photo shoot.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Apr 20

Thank you. I got lucky.

@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Apr 20

@amadeo I have indeed. Patience paid off.

@DianneN (254949)

• United States

30 Apr 20

That’s awesome! I’m going to set up my feeder once I settle in. I love hummingbirds!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Apr 20

Thanks I love them as well.

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@DianneN (254949)

• United States

30 Apr 20

@CarolDM I know you do.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Apr 20

@DianneN Crazy bird lady here.

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@thelme55 (79309)

• Germany

1 May 20

Wow! They are awesome. You are so lucky to have visitors like them.

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@thelme55 (79309)

• Germany

1 May 20

@CarolDM I am sure you were. You have done it well.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 May 20

Thanks I was excited to get this photo.

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

1 May 20

that is an amazing shot! it does look like the one is wingless

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 May 20

Thanks, his wings are going so fast you can barely see them as he hovers.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 May 20

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

1 May 20

@CarolDM i know it looks so cool - magic hovering wingless hummingbirds!

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@cherriefic (10399)

• Philippines

1 May 20

That's cool! It's hard to catch them on camera.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 May 20

Yes it takes patience. Thanks.

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@FourWalls (86628)

• United States

1 May 20

That is sweet. I don’t know if there are any hummingbirds in the vicinity of me.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 May 20

I would think so. Put up a feeder and you will know.

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@wolfgirl569 (135664)

• Marion, Ohio

30 Apr 20

They are enjoying the easy food

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Apr 20

Yes they are, then they start chasing!

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@Freelanzer (10782)

• Canada

1 May 20

You are quick with the camera. Nice shot.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 May 20

Thanks, it took some patience and time.

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@JohnRoberts (109841)

• Los Angeles, California

30 Apr 20

Great shot! Those guys buzz around so fast.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Apr 20

Thanks, yes they are lighting fast for sure. I had to sit still awhile waiting for this one.

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@nela13 (59367)

• Portugal

1 May 20

That is a lovely photo.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 May 20

Thanks!

Nevena Zivkovic

@Nevena83 (66063)

• Serbia

30 Apr 20

You're a photography expert.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Apr 20

You are kind, I just enjoy it.

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@LowRiderX (22901)

• Serbia

30 Apr 20

Amazing shoot

I wish I had such a good camera

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Apr 20

Thanks, I use my big Nikon and zoom for these. The only way I can get a good shot.

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@LowRiderX (22901)

• Serbia

30 Apr 20

@CarolDM Yes, I suppose it's with zoom

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@snowy22315 (208823)

• United States

30 Apr 20

Very cool..We get them around here sometimes.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Apr 20

I enjoy them every year.

@marlina (154103)

• Canada

30 Apr 20

My eyes are not that good, I can only see one bird. Thanks for sharing your joy.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Apr 20

Sorry. One is on the left and the head of one is perched on the right. They are tiny.

@JudyEv (381960)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 May 20

That's great photo. They are certainly tiny little birds. Well done.

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@DesirousDreamer (34776)

• Peoria, Arizona

30 Apr 20

Oh goodness, so adorable and lucky!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Apr 20

Thanks, I was excited.

@LindaOHio (222280)

• United States

30 Apr 20

Cool! Another great shot. Love them!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Apr 20

Thank you, I got lucky here.

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