Hummingbirds on Sports Mode

[yourlibrarian]

As we know, hummingbirds are both tiny and speedy and I've found that sports mode is often a necessary camera setting to catch their movements. Thought others might like to see a few seconds of wing beats.





Especially in the last 2 pics I think one can see how their wings rotate in each flap.

Comments

[sasha_feather]

wow!! thanks for sharing, that's incredible.

[yourlibrarian]

They're pretty nifty creatures!

[linky]

These are such wonderful photos! It's amazing how they're so fast.

[yourlibrarian]

Thanks!

[scytale]

THE FEET.

Your pictures are as wonderful as always! And you're right on the wings -- it's so cool seeing the rotation.

[yourlibrarian]

Yes, such an unusual motion

[smallrobot]

I thought the same thing! *lol* The way they hold those tiny feet is just beyond adorable.

[semielliptical]

How cool!

[yourlibrarian]

They're something to see alright

[pameladean]

The wings look like little propellers in those photos! I don't think I've ever seen that before. P.

[yourlibrarian]

Haha, they kind of are!

[alchemicink]

Lovely photos! It's really cool to see the way their wings move

[yourlibrarian]

Glad you liked them 🙂

[adafrog]

Cool, thanks.

[yourlibrarian]

You're welcome!

[iddewes]

Great photos!

[yourlibrarian]

Thanks!

[sparowe]

That's incredible, thank you for sharing! :)

[yourlibrarian]

Glad you liked them!

[cmcmck]

Great pics! :o)

[yourlibrarian]

Thanks!

[smallrobot]

Amazing shots, thanks for sharing!!

[yourlibrarian]

Glad to!

[shirebound]

Ohhh, these are wonderful!

[yourlibrarian]

Glad they came out!

[turlough]

Absolutely fantastic photos!

[yourlibrarian]

Thanks!

[apachefirecat]

My work colleague and I both enjoyed these! :) Thank you for sharing!

[yourlibrarian]

Oh good to know!