20
Apr
09

Hummer on the Move

275. Sense of Motion

275. Sense of Motion

I know this little hummingbird has wings and that hummingbirds are quick, but how can he move so quickly that his wings are barely visible?

I’ve been traveling and photographing the Southwest (US) so I have a few days to catch up. Most of the places I camped had no cell or internet service. I’m trying to imagine my life if I lived where there was no internet or cell phones. Sure would be different!


7 Responses to “Hummer on the Move”


  1. 1 Danudin
    April 25, 2009 at 3:32 am

    I envy you this shot as these birds are not found in Australia, and it is so dainty and beautiful

  2. 2 tmcchesney
    April 25, 2009 at 4:23 pm

    Sure would be a slower life! sometimes that sounds very appealing! What a perfect picture – love how fast their wings go – this is a fabulous shot!!

  3. April 26, 2009 at 12:33 pm

    We have hummers in our garden. I finally got a camera fast enough to catch them on the feeder. But the camera isn’t fast enough to catch one in stop-motion! Always the blur of the wings…unless one is sitting still supping the sugarwater or hanging onto a branch. Then it seems like the color isn’t as bright as when they are in motion. Why is that?

  4. April 26, 2009 at 7:28 pm

    Stunning shot! I can’t imagine no internet…nope, not long term anyways! Slow-paced life with internet. I’m in. lol

  5. April 27, 2009 at 3:00 pm

    I love how the wings look transparent. It’s a great capture, Bo!

  6. April 27, 2009 at 7:53 pm

    Oh my! I lust love the transparency of the wings, the way they are clearly moving rapidly, but we can still see a hint of detail.

    DH and I have camped in the Southwest; I hope you’re enjoying it as much as we have.

  7. 7 Gandalf
    April 28, 2009 at 11:31 am

    I love the motion you’ve captured.


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