These beautiful little creatures are very difficult to photograph, but the results can be wonderful. Although they can look angelic, they are ferociously territorial and constantly battle each other. They are among my favorite subjects.
This was shot on a very rainy day in September - the hummers were furiously feeding to ward off the cold, and constantly battling each other for control of the feeders. I tried to follow one to catch him in flight and another flew into range to begin a battle. Seconds later it was all over and they were both gone to fight elsewhere.
This was shot on a very rainy day in September - the hummers were furiously feeding to ward off the cold, and constantly battling each other for control of the feeders. I tried to follow one to catch him in flight and another flew into range to begin a battle. Seconds later it was all over and they were both gone to fight elsewhere.