Hummingbirds From This Morning.

[Solly Mack]

I got up with the coming sun and decided to try and capture a few Hummingbirds. I was so happy to see them still here. I was worried they would leave before I got out of the hospital.

[mnhtnbb]

1. Oh, goodie! Hummers from Solly Mack!

We still have a few visiting our feeders in NC, but I expect they'll be gone
any day now.

[Solly Mack]

2. Thank you, mnhtnbb!

I hope mine stay a little longer. I've missed them. Have a new bird but I am unable to identify it. I'll try and get a photo and maybe the bird group can help.

I gotta admit to being tuckered out from my morning romp. I napped but I think I could use a longer one.

[Tom Kitten]

3. These are awesome!

Hummingbirds! They're so fast and little and hard to take pictures of...I especially like the 3rd and 4th pictures. The first 3 look like a ruby throat, the last is a different species? It's my favorite, I like the detail and seeing its eye. You must have a fast camera, my pictures would just show blurry blobs!

Anyways, great photos and I'm glad you're back to taking photos!

[Solly Mack]

4. They are all Ruby-throated Hummingbirds.

The last one is a female. They don't have the red gorget.


Thank you! I love hummers.

I used a Nikon D3200 with a speed flash.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. Greatest Page for you, my dear Solly Mack, and richly deserved, too!

These are wonderful pictures! I'm thrilled to see you up and taking photos again, and with the Nikon D3200 too! It's a grand camera.

[Solly Mack]

6. Hey, CP! I love the D3200. Got my eye on another camera

but it won't replace my D3200.

Thank you, CaliforniaPeggy!

Congrats on your win, btw! I missed it and I am sorry.

Well, I was sitting on my arse and hoping for a decent shot. lol Got tired of holding the camera so my hubby got me my mono-pod to help me....then got mad at the mono-pod. lol

But I was glad I went out this morning.

[babylonsister]

7. Great pix, SM!

I hope you are feeling better; I think of you often!

[Solly Mack]

8. Thanks, babylonsister!

I'm feeling stronger (and I hope it stays that way).

[elleng]

9. WONDERFUL, Solly Mack!

[Solly Mack]

10. Thank you, elleng

[Skittles]

11. I PICK THE SECOND ONE

OH WAIT - THIS ISN'T A CONTEST?

[Solly Mack]

18. lol! Thank you Skittles

[NV Whino]

12. Those are great!

I love how the light caught the last one.

[Solly Mack]

17. Thanks, NV Whino

[Crewleader]

13. Just beautiful SollyMack!

And it's Wonderful to see you feeling better to take the best pictures my friend!

[Solly Mack]

16. Thanks, Crew.

Wore me out though. lol

[Celebration]

14. What beauties!

You certainly haven't lost your magic touch..........

I bet the birds were counting the days til your return.

[Solly Mack]

15. Hey! Thank you!

((((Celebration))))

There are around 12 or so hummingbirds. That is the most we've ever had in our yard.

[Jeff Rosenzweig]

19. Tough for me to pick a favorite of these, Solly Mack,

so I'll suggest you get them all printed and framed together in whatever the four-part version of a triptych is called. They're insanely gorgeous.

I wish days filled with happiness and love for you, and the beauty of the world (which you capture and share, so very well, in images like these).

[Solly Mack]

20. Thank you, Jeff.

I'm touched by your words.

[Jeff Rosenzweig]

21. And I am touched by your strength and your poet's eye.

So I thank you.

[Blue_In_AK]

23. What he said

[Solly Mack]

25. Thanks, Blue. You are special to me.

[Blue_In_AK]

26. Ditto, kiddo.

[Blue_In_AK]

22. These are really lovely

I love the colors. Great job!

[Solly Mack]

24. Thanks, Blue.

I'm up waiting on my painkillers to kick in.

I'll know when my typing gets crazy. lol