Mature Ruby-Throated Hummingbird Male:

"I took this photo in my backyard in Paducah, KY in September 2004 with a Kodak DX 4900 with no special lens. I have a portable "blind" I can move around my yard to get the best lighting."

Ruby-Throated Hummingbird:

"I took this photo in my backyard in Paducah, KY with a Canon T50 with a zoom lens and motor winder. That's my finger it is sitting on. This photo was published in Birds & Blooms magazine"

Immature Male Hovering:

"I took this photo in my backyard in Paducah, KY in August 2004 with a Kodak DX 4900 with no special lens. I have a portable "blind" I can move around my yard to get the best lighting."