Sarita Yeola
October 2025 - Hummingbird on Zinnia
About the Image(s)
This image of the Ruby Throated Hummingbird was taken in my backyard in Georgia end of September. Soon these birds will migrate down south for the winter. I cropped the image, increased the shadows and whites and decreased the highlights for this final image.
Nikon Z8: 400mm, 1/1600s, f/6.3, ISO 400
4 comments posted
Nicely captured. Background not a distraction. Flower looks a little sad but still attracting hummers. I think the condition of the flower adds to the interest of the picture. Hummers are my favorite subjects. Posted: 10/10/2025 06:15:09
Sarita, I agree with Doug. Interesting position of the wings forward while the bird is standing on the flower and not hovering. I consider the fact that you can see the flower through the wing as an added bonus. Posted: 10/10/2025 13:41:45
This image stood out to me from the many others I took because the flower petal seen through the wings. It made up for the sad flower. Posted: 10/13/2025 17:25:59
Excellent capture Sarita and very well done. Posted: 10/14/2025 10:41:24