Hummingbird Was Too Fast

@CarolDM (203454)

Nashville, Tennessee

June 30, 2020 1:40pm CST

You have to be really fast to photograph the tiny hummingbirds. I went out to check on the bluebirds earlier and tried to capture a hummingbird at the deck feeder. Uploaded the photo and could not find him. He flew as I snapped I guess. They are such tiny birds, you have to sit and wait to get their photos. Maybe later I can try again. They are so much fun to watch. For now you can see the hummingbird feeder! And the garden in the back. The bluebird house, roses, bench, angel and butterfly bush.

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@thelme55 (76476)

• Germany

30 Jun 20

Yes, we have to be fast to photograph the animals that visited us. I can relate to that. Yesterday, butterflies and bumblebees were visiting my flowers and I was so excited stalking them, taking videos and photos.

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@thelme55 (76476)

• Germany

30 Jun 20

@CarolDM I see. You can zoom your camera if you can.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jun 20

I usually sit on the deck and wait but it had been raining, I will get one later.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jun 20

@thelme55 I have to wait to get one closeup with the big camera.

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@LindaOHio (156056)

• United States

30 Jun 20

I know you will get a good shot of one. They are so pretty.

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@TheHorse (205716)

• Walnut Creek, California

30 Jun 20

I love seeing them. They brighten my day.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jun 20

I will eventually, thanks. I enjoy watching them.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jun 20

@TheHorse You see them year round, right?

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@m_audrey6788 (58485)

• Germany

30 Jun 20

They are very quick

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jun 20

Yes they are.

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@m_audrey6788 (58485)

• Germany

1 Jul 20

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@marlina (154166)

• Canada

30 Jun 20

Better luck next time, Big yard!

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jun 20

Thanks, I will keep trying. I have enough room. Always wanting to add more flowers.

@amadeo (111948)

• United States

30 Jun 20

yes they are very fast.I never had good luck with it.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jun 20

I have many photos but not today!

@kobesbuddy (74554)

• East Tawas, Michigan

30 Jun 20

Your yard is like a wonderland, I love it! I've seen hummingbird, they are stationary for a short time, while the wings are flapping over 1000 mph!

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jun 20

Oh thank you, so kind! This was not he deck, I will get more later. The rain finally stopped.

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@kobesbuddy (74554)

• East Tawas, Michigan

30 Jun 20

@CarolDM We were promised rain, but never did get any. I sure enjoy the photos you share:) Nature is where we can enjoy life to the fullest and it's 'free!'

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jun 20

@kobesbuddy I think we got it all.

Thanks again, as you know I spend much of my time in the screen room and backyard.

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@jstory07 (134458)

• Roseburg, Oregon

30 Jun 20

Maybe next time. That is still a good picture.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jun 20

Thanks, I will keep trying.

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@Juliaacv (48415)

• Canada

30 Jun 20

They are so beautiful and yet just as fast. I always wondered how JJ has captured pictures of them. He must be fast.

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@Juliaacv (48415)

• Canada

30 Jun 20

@CarolDM He has mentioned that he sometimes has his camera set up on the tripod aimed at the window, he's always ready that way.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jun 20

He is fast and he uses a bigger camera as well. At the time I was going out to get other pics and only had my iPhone camera.

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@wolfgirl569 (95136)

• Marion, Ohio

30 Jun 20

Just keep trying.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jun 20

Yes i will. I have many, just none today.

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@sallypup (57858)

• Centralia, Washington

30 Jun 20

You live in a lovely park!

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jun 20

Well it's big enough for what I want I guess. Keeps us busy.

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@JudyEv (325755)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Jul 20

Birds are so fast and when they are tiny as well, I don't doubt they're hard to capture.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Jul 20

I have tons of photos but not recently yet.

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@DocAndersen (54413)

• United States

1 Jul 20

They are so fast - i love the feeder though!

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Jul 20

Lightning fast. Thanks!

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@DocAndersen (54413)

• United States

1 Jul 20

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@Nakitakona (56302)

• Philippines

2 Jul 20

The birds can easily notice you and fly away.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Jul 20

Yes I know.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Jul 20

@Nakitakona I have a zoom and have tons of photos from over the years.

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@Nakitakona (56302)

• Philippines

3 Jul 20

@CarolDM It's difficult to stalk on them. If you want, better have a good lens that could zoom while you're in a far distance.

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@Adie04 (17360)

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1 Jul 20

Very cute feeder

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Jul 20

Thanks

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@freelancermariagrace (27219)

• Philippines

1 Jul 20

They really are fast!

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