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Uploaded: 07/27/13 12:03 AM GMT
Momma Hummer
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This sweet little hummingbird has nest up in this tree at a campground where my friends are staying.

I have never seen a hummingbird nest, and there are two very small eggs inside. She darts to the nearby feeder, and heads right back to the nest.

What was so neat about this too is that there were two tree trimmers there cutting back the branches, and when Mary explained to them about the nest, the one guy got in the bucket, and went up to check it out, and saw there were two eggs inside. They left the area around her nest alone, and moved on to another area. But first he took some pictures with his his good cell phone, and after giving him my number he sent three pictures to me. But! My cheapo tracfone is not good for getting stuff on the puter, so hopefully I will be able to send them to my daughters phone who then can get them on fb, and I would be able to get them off of her page. Lol! Will have to see how that all works out.

I'm sorry for the small size, but it was a zoom zoom shot, and then cropped, and when I tried to make it larger it was somewhat distorted, so decided to leave it this size. I did use the topaz program in my editing to try to liven it up a bit.

I hope you enjoy this capture as much I do. I do have more, but will have to get to them later.

Maybe I will have that pic. of the nest with eggs in it too, that the very nice gentleman took.

Thank you for commenting.

I will be catching up on my commenting in a little while.

I took Sherree's advice and tried sending that pic. on the phone to my email, and it worked! Hooray! So I will be sharing that one with you.

Tigs♥ =^..^=

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.Starglow
07/27/13 12:27 AM GMT
Lovely capture of the little momma and her neatly built home. Nice color.
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.Genver
07/27/13 12:38 AM GMT
Very lovely picture of the hummer and her nest,nice story too,Sandi,i will try to see your other pictures.Have a great weekend.
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::danika
07/27/13 12:44 AM GMT
Wonderful capture, Sandi. I've only seen a hummingbird nest once & it was way after they migrated south for the winter. I like how mommy hummer is looking in her nest.

Not sure if you will be able to do this a tracphone, but what I do when someone sends me a photo is send / forward it to my email address ... just the same as if I would send it to one of my contact's phone number. It shows up in my email inbox in a very short time & then I can save to my computer.

Looking forward to more.
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I LOVE LABS!!!
::LakeMichigan
07/27/13 1:32 AM GMT
This is so cool , Sandi! I have never had the pleasure of seeing a Hummers nest ... again how cool ! I think you did a fine job with this image . I never say "shot "when" there's an animal involved! She is beautiful . I would love to see the other images !
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WILD & FREE ... PROTECT THE AMERICAN MUSTANG !!
::100k_xle
07/27/13 3:15 AM GMT
Great Capture as I know the nest is the size of a Walnut. I once had one in my Plum Tree.
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This Image GRABBED my EYE. That's Why I Stopped By. Thanks For Sharing ! Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience
.bfrank
07/27/13 3:17 AM GMT
That was a powerful find Sandi. Just don't really think about hummingbirds with nests but you know they do have them. We just tend to focus on capturing these colorful and extremely fast birds with our cameras.
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Life's moments are sweet. I just want to capture all that I can of them.
.cynlee
07/27/13 3:44 AM GMT
Oh, sweet! I understand these nests are quite small like a walnut shell. You did well despite the circumstances.
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::jeenie11
07/27/13 4:44 AM GMT
I've seen many nests like this. You were able to capture this nest very well.
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::jeenie11
07/27/13 4:45 AM GMT
I've seen many nests like this. You were able to capture this nest very well.
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::Dunstickin
07/27/13 6:25 AM GMT
I've never even seen a hummer...never mind their nests!

Nice to see this Sandi!
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"Never stop photographing. It is very likely that your best photograph has not yet been captured"
::Ramad
07/27/13 7:30 AM GMT
Never seen the nest of a humming bird! It is very clear considering all the circumstances Sandi. A rare find and capture!
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
.scorpie
07/27/13 10:05 AM GMT
Nice post, so hard to actually see a hummer nest.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is.... Frank Scully
.GIGIBL
07/27/13 10:44 AM GMT
GREAT CAPTURE SANDI WELL DONE
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::trixxie17
07/27/13 2:31 PM GMT
I see hummers coming to my flowers every spring and fall but I've never seen a nest - so very interesting and nice job on this.
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. . . "What a desolate place would be a world without a flower! It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome." A.J. Balfour
.koca
07/27/13 3:42 PM GMT
Great work and wonderful story, thanks a lot, Sandi.
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.gizmo1
07/27/13 3:50 PM GMT
Wow this is one breath taking photography and the detail is truly outstanding my friend.This photo is so Crystal clear and the light in this photo is stunning my friend.The foliage in the background add a lovely effect to this photo too.10/10
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.Tedi
07/27/13 3:53 PM GMT
Oh, what a beautiful scene, I love it very much. So lovely and heartwarming.
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.snapshooter87
07/27/13 7:50 PM GMT
Both nice shot's, Sandi. This could benefit from some Noise reduction.
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.picardroe
07/27/13 8:03 PM GMT
THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL CAPTURE.
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::braces
07/27/13 11:39 PM GMT
What a beautiful, charming and interesing image. You have captured this little beauty so well.
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"Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake." W.C. Fields. So, carry on over to see My Gallery.
.0930_23
07/28/13 3:17 AM GMT
You got a winner here, Tigz.
Great shot and story.

TicK

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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
.icedancer
07/28/13 5:57 PM GMT
Now this is an amazing shot of the nest, it's wonderful he did that for you my friend. So Sweet, she's busy attending her little ones to come
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Have a Beautiful Bright Day, Skates
::SEFA
07/29/13 12:38 AM GMT
I am glad they left the area around the nest alone Sandi. This is a wonderful capture of the bird and nest. You did great capturing this.
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SEFA
.J_E_F
07/30/13 11:07 PM GMT
Amazing you got this little bird to stay still long enough to say 'cheese'.
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Quality not quantity.
.biffobear
08/01/13 9:50 PM GMT
A magic capture all round...R.
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Never argue with an idiot. They'll drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
.Heroictitof
08/02/13 11:58 AM GMT
Excellent sharpness and clarity !!
Very well captured Sandi !!
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Visit my gallery, there's always something new from France !!
.Eubeen
08/09/13 5:29 AM GMT
I thought from the title this would be one of those soccer moms in front of her SUV. Nice work with this shot. Good details and colours in the scene.
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Sometimes the appropriate response to reality is to go insane. -- Philip K. Dick, Valis

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