Hummingbirds
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I think a the fill flash brought out colors and vibrance that are usually not so obvious or brilliant
The red hues of the Crocosmia almost dominate the tiny female Rufous Hummingbird. Photo by my husband, Howard Marsh, with the 500mm on the new sturdy—but lightweight—Manfrotto monopod with gimbal device.
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Another one of this fantastic male... it's great that hummingbirds are so tame, because they really are marvelous birds.
By the way, did you fellows know that a hummingbird weighs as much as a quarter? Do you think a hummingbird also weighs the same as two dimes and a nickel? But then she asked a question of her own: How do they weigh a hummingbird?
Calvin Trillin
This broad-tailed hummingbird (whoohoo - lifer!) danced among the fairy dusters for quite some time. Usually hummingbirds enjoy more conical flowers but these fairy dusters definitely hold appeal. Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix
Had this female for a week or so before she finally moved on her way for Fall migration. She had a broken bill that is obvious but, she managed well from what I could see. If these birds were a little bigger, they would rule the planet. Archilochus colubris
I'm simply fascinated watching hummingbirds with their fast action, aerobatics, and hovering skills. This exposure at 1/250th of a second and the wings are just a blur. Imagine the twitch muscles that must be involved. If you zoom in, you can see the head is steady and sharp, but the body is and wings are a blur to keep that hover steady. It's easy to understand why they're called "humming" birds - the wing action is so fast, they literally hum through the air. Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix, AZ
I prefer to photograph hummingbirds off of feeders but haven't taken much time to catch one on a tree branch lately. Photographed in my backyard, Yakima County, Washington. IMG_6721
Enjoying my migration visitors while I can, caught this Ruby investigating the Mandevilla bloom. Archilochus colubris
See also:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hummingbird_hawk-moth
Many thanks to everyone who will pass by visiting my shots. Comments are appreciated. You are welcome. Sergio
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This hummingbird seems to be proud of itself and showing itself off. The photo was taken in my backyard in San Antonio TX.
Our grapefruit tree seems to be very popular with the hummingbirds this year. They buzz in and out of there, chasing off others approaching the nearby feeder.
A male Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) observed during a visit to friends in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A.
19 February, 2017.
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Photographed at my home. I have seen rufous hummingbirds off and on for several weeks this spring, mostly males, or perhaps the same bird repeatedly. He is perched in my maple tree near a feeder. Most of the time if one lands in this tree they almost disappear in the leaves so I was lucky with this one to get a clear view. IMG_7433