Post your best bird shots!

[bob williams]

Thanks Bob....I took this one from the kitchen window, nearly at dark this evening. The HB's are extremely active now, probably feeding up for migration. They are perching very close to the feeders and aggressively guarding their turf. The BG is too busy but I like the detail, color and iridescence in this one.

1D4
500mm + 25mm extension tube
ISO 1250
f/6.3
1/200
580 EXII at 1/32 power (no better beamer, I was too close)

Joel, I like the shot--I think your right about the background---maybe a "little" busy, but I also have gotten to where I like some texture and environment in the background. The bird is nice---good head position, sharp, well exposed. You do have me wishing that I should have spent more time this year on the perched hummingbird shots--I had lots of opportunity, but failed to take advantage of it.

Again, nice shot--I hope the hummers keep you company for a few more weeks---Mine are all but gone.