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Hummingbird Photography

So, you want to photograph hummingbirds. Below are links to pages covering various aspects of photographing these little speedsters. Though you can simply go to the "Quick Start Guide" if you have not tried hummingbird photography before, you will likely benefit from the info on the other pages as they address the most common problems and misconceptions associated with this endeavor.

	Basic answer to the question, "How do I freeze the wings?" Of course the short answer is . . . >> How to freeze the wings

	Color: An explanation and its implications How "iridescence" will affect your images. >>Color

	Various Lighting Methods At least, the four that I use to get varying types of shots. >> Lighting methods

	A comparison of photos using different lighting setups For those of you who know all the other stuff, here are the photos . . . >> Lighting comparison gallery

	Tricks and Tips A few ideas I have used, borrowed or stolen . . . >> Posing your bird

	Quick Start Guide If you are a beginner and just want to know what to do, start here. >>Quick Start Guide

	One Shot A detailed explanation of how I got one of my typical shots. >>How I Got One Shot

	Ghosting, causes and strategies to prevent it. For those who want to use flash. >>Ghosting

	My 25 Best Images An occasionally updated collection of the best images I have created with my setups. Buy a Print! >>25 Best

	Free Hummingbird Photo Desktop Background Click on the link above or below, or on the photo to the left. When the image appears, right click on it and choose "Set as Background." >>Free Desktop Background

	Attracting Many Hummingbirds At Once Includes a puzzle of sorts >> many at once

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