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Uploaded: 10/12/13 1:27 PM GMT
Archilochus colubris
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A female ruby-throated hummingbird getting her energy boost before she starts her migration.

I took this about two weeks ago, using the canon with the 70-300 IS USM lens.

I did a fair amount of cropping, and ran this through neat image, and edited in photofiltre, and ribbet.

I saw one hummingbird a few days ago, and none since, so I have taken down the feeder till next season.

Thank you for the views, and comments, we going to have another beautiful day here today, I hope you are too! :)

Tigs♥ =^..^=

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::Dunstickin
10/12/13 1:35 PM GMT
I take it that's Latin for 'Dicky Bird' then!... ~Chuckles~

wonderful detail throughout this one honey!
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"Never stop photographing. It is very likely that your best photograph has not yet been captured"
::0930_23
10/12/13 1:46 PM GMT
I put up a Humming Bird feeder this year but only Aunts came by. I think I saw an Uncle too one day, but nary a Hummingbird.
This is a fine shot, Tigz.
Thanks for sharing.

TicK


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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
.GIGIBL
10/12/13 1:50 PM GMT
GREAT CLOSEUP WELL DONE GIGI
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::Marzena
10/12/13 1:58 PM GMT
All right, "koliber" in Polish and I cannot even think of anything funny or witty to add in view of other people's luck ... Others have better weather and nobody worries about poor old rheumatic and sad [all the time for that matter LOL]
Eeyore
They all think about them birdies, colourful and flying etc and nobody cares for good old donkey ...
Oooooooo.
Eeyore and SAAB
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With all my love and respect, Marzena
::Marzena
10/12/13 2:00 PM GMT
This birdie looks as if it were made of gold flakes - 3 flakes in fact ! LOL
1 ounce or so... how much would that be in karats ... I wonder... more from Eeyore
woof...
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With all my love and respect, Marzena
.gizmo1
10/12/13 2:10 PM GMT
Lovely sharp detail on the main subject and the light plus colours are outstanding.the light on this photo sure high lights the iridescent green in this lovely looking hummiing bird.
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.Bleizmor
10/12/13 2:48 PM GMT
Lucky to photograph a hummingbird. Does not exist in Brittany.Great photo. Congratulation!
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.picardroe
10/12/13 3:12 PM GMT
VERY WELL CAPTURED SANDI. NICE SHOT.
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.Starglow
10/12/13 3:32 PM GMT
Beautiful capture, you'll miss those little friends won't you? Lovely photo!!
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.koca
10/12/13 4:06 PM GMT
Cheerful and beautiful image. Great colors and composition, Sandi.
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.Tedi
10/12/13 4:15 PM GMT
Beautiful capture. Impressive and attractive job.
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::Ramad
10/12/13 4:28 PM GMT
Good clarity and nice colours. The hummingbird looks good against the green background Sandi.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
.bfrank
10/13/13 1:04 AM GMT
I'll bet you hate to see them go Sandi. You managed to capture a really good farewell shot of a nice hummingbird though.
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Life's moments are sweet. I just want to capture all that I can of them.
::LynEve
10/13/13 12:52 AM GMT
A delight to see Sandi :)
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My thanks to all who leave comments for my work and to those of you who like one enough to make it a favourite. To touch just one person that way makes each image worthwhile. . . . . . . . . .. . . . "The question is not what you look at, but what you see" ~ Marcel Proust
::braces
10/13/13 4:35 PM GMT
A lovely image Sandi of a bird that is everyday for you but is so exotic to us over here.
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"Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people." W.C. Fields. So I bet you'll go over to see My Gallery.
.icedancer
10/15/13 5:19 PM GMT
They are so much fun to watch & a delight to have around. Superb shot
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♥ Skates ♥
::Eubeen
10/17/13 1:30 AM GMT
A good closeup on the hummer Sandi. Great colours and details in the photo.
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Sometimes the appropriate response to reality is to go insane. -- Philip K. Dick, Valis

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