I have been experimenting with the best way to photograph hummingbirds on and around my feeder. Today I think I may have figured it out. These pictures were taken with my Olympus EM 10 Mk II camera and an M Zuiko Digital ED 40-150 mm lens. I took the photos through the glass of my patio doors because (a) it was very cold today and (b) I didn’t want any noise to disturb the birds.
When the birds are on nearby branches, my camera seems to only focus on the bush and not the bird, no matter how hard I try. If you can tell me how to adjust for this, I will appreciate it.
One hummingbird seems to have become very fond of this feeder and has been kind enough to pose for me for long minutes. I don’t yet know if I am watching Rufous Hummingbirds or Anna’s Hummingbirds or both, but either Rufous or Anna has a reputation for bullying away all other hummingbirds. I suspect I have a bully, and I think I’ll call him or her Biff.
Snowbird of Paradise 
Humming birds are wonderful subjects. Hope you get the focus sorted 🙂
Me too, June! Of course, the problem could be me but for now I’m blaming the camera.
Can’t help you with your focus — but imagine hummingbirds at this time of the year!
They are a delight! I’m told the Anna’s Hummingbirds live here year-round, which amazes me.
We have a bully as well, but he is only hear a few months out of the year. Love the pictures!
Ha ha! Do you have a name for your bully? I’m glad you like the pictures, Sally.
Yes. One day Lee referred to him as Vladimir and ever since then, we call him Vladdy.
Oh, good choice! 🙂
try to dis-engage your auto focus to get the bird instead of the twigs. this could be on the lens and or the camera itself.
Thanks, Lynn. I will do that.
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