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Nature’s Jewels: Photographing Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds

I’m always fascinated by tiny creatures like hummingbirds. Their arrival brings hope, showing that no matter how small you are, you can survive and thrive.

The closer you observe these Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, the more patterns and beautiful color palettes you’ll discover. They display a stunning array of greens, shades, blacks, and the signature shiny red on adult birds.

When photographing them, I prefer a shutter speed in the 1/1600 to 1/2000 range. The only challenge I face with my 300mm-500mm f/5.6 lens is that it struggles to focus quickly enough when the light gets a bit dim.

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