This hummingbird was very attracted to these tropical looking flowers. I bring a small stool with me and sit with my camera on a tripod waiting for the birds to come to me.. I have found that hummingbirds are very predictable when feeding.. if they stop at a flower and feed from it, wait about 10-15 minutes later and they should return. I’ve read that they have a circle of feeding flowers and visit them throughout the day. If I have learned nothing at all from photographing hummingbirds, it’s being patient.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Country United States
State Illinois
Location Chicago Botanic Gardens, Glencoe IL.
Gender Female
Age Adult
Activity Feeding in the Wild
- Created Timestamp08/07/2020 21:09:53
- CameraNIKON D5
- Aperture6.3
- CreditJ BURNING
- Focal Length500
- Iso360
- Shutter Speed1/3200
That Mango Popsicle Poker plant makes for such a great combo with the Hummingbird. You’re not going to get much better. Great shot!
Thanks Emil.