[C.J.]

Yesterday was excellent.

I left the house, and went up the hill. I took a look over the valley, then, out headed out middlegate…

…and emerged at the cottonwoods. I meandered across some lesser trails, across the 'moonscape area' and,then, back to the top of the chutes for sunset.

Feels good to move, again.

OT: Costa's Hummingbird Calypte costa in the wind from this week…

 

[clockwork]

Nice pics as always man!

 

[Dirt_Diggler]

amazing hummer shot. what length lens did you use and how far away were you?

 

[C.J.]

Photo details & additional shot

amazing hummer shot. what length lens did you use and how far away were you?

'Cold Hummer' was shot using a 300 MM + 1.4 extender, from four-five feet of distance. Makes an incredible large-format print, as does this hummer shot.

'Puffed & Fluffed Hummer' Broad-billed Hummingbird Cyanthus latirostrus, shot under same conditions, with same equipment. I was working on a real close look utilizing a shallow depth of field. I had the shutter speed pretty high, as it was the 'real windy' day last week and I wanted to freeze their feathers in different, non-standard looks. Note that you can't even see the Broad-billed's feet, he was so cold!

 

[DurtGurl]

Glad to see you back on the bike and back behind the camera!!

 

[ttocs]

looking great as always cj. Any new additions to the preserve or future plans?

If you guys have not made it down to his place you need to check it out......

 

[eabos]

Always enjoy your photos. Thanks once again!