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It was a thrill to see this exceptionally rare hummingbird in Portal. They breed and are typically in Mexico. I wore a red shirt and it attracted it. He buzzed and perched right by my face allowing me to capture these shots. Note the beautiful iridescence of this bird and his purple and red tail. This was a lifer for me and magical experience with this bird.
There are currently two of them together in Portal but I only saw one.
Hello my amazing Flickr friends !!
Today is a pink / purple day at Color my World Daily and the theme at Smile on Saturday Group is : iridescent.
Well, well , well, it was a very difficult one for me. I had a concept but apparently
iridescence is very hard to photograph (at least for me !!). I had few iridescent items in my huge collection of stuff (yes, I’m a hoarder and we all know it by now lol) but nothing was « iridescent » enough for my taste. I was about to give up but then I saw my husband’s huge collection (yes, he is a hoarder too(but not as severe as me !!!)) of CD’s ! And bam ! I saw an iridescent ray of light in my head , glowing beautifully like there is no other iridescent source of light on this earth (FYI : I dont take any drugs !!! And since I’m on a diet : no alcohol… but maybe the low percentage of carbs is affecting my mind more than I thought …). And just like that, a new obsession was born !
So here you go: iridescent and levitating CDs…
I hope you like it !! And see you later my friends !! I wish you all a very iridescent (that is my new favorite word!!) and happy day !!
Thank you so much for all your lovely comments / favs/ general support / happy thoughts!! Stay safe and healthy!! And see you soon on Flickr !!
A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.
~ Maya Angelou
I am not a bird photographer, but this one was right outside the window, so how could I not? There was no waiting for hours hiding in a bush and it was right close by :)
I took this a couple of years ago on a road trip.
I have a lot of new photos to post, but was going through my archives and thought I'd change it up a bit :)
Happy Saturday!
This Glossy Ibis, in winter (non-breeding) plumage was seen on the Black Point Wildlife Drive at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. His head and neck will become a rich rusty color in breeding plumage. When the light hits at the correct oblique angle, their feathers become very iridescent.
Although I have seen Glossy Ibis throughout Florida over the last few years, it was usually from a fast-moving car. This was the first occasion to see them in considerable numbers, fairly closeup.
These birds even LOOK intelligent which they are, in spades. They can be beautiful in full sunlight when you catch the subtle iridescence
Sword-billed Hummingbird is a “Wow!” sight even for non-birders. That incredible bill seems improbable, but there it is — a symbol of natural selection and adaptation to feeding at flowers with very long corollas. The distribution of this spectacular species is in the Andes of South America, extending from western Venezuela down to central Bolivia (with a few gaps). Appropriately, this individual was seen at the Ensifera Hummingbird Sanctuary (named after this species) near Cusco, Peru.
male common grackle with his nictitating membrane exposed, a pearly film that moves over the front of a healthy bird’s eye in order to protect it.
On the matter of iridescence, who wears it better? Seen flying over the Rookery, Ocean City, New Jersey.
Spring's iridescence and your effervesce bubbles all around me....
Tipsy at the refreshing wine of joy and camaraderie,
I savor every moment and colorful exchange.
My life will never be the same.
A Spring Remembered
A Spring to Share
A Spring to Come
Renewed Life in the air.
A new life in the garden as the seeds begin to grow.
A new life in the garden as my rosy petals show.
Dizzy at the thought of you and our time together.
My cheeks continue to shine as I keep slowly sipping on you and your cheer wine.
Thank you all for your colorful comments and kind favs.
I hope you all enjoy sips of joy as you continue your week.
You just would never know how lovely these feathers are in the split seconds that you see the cowbirds flying around. I've been so surprised at the nuanced color patterns that comes out in the muted light of New England's overcast days
Thank you for your visits and inspiration!
When this male Mountain Bluebird finally landed, the sun peeked out for a few seconds to light up this already colourful guy!
comments off for this one
but my thanks for sharing the quiet :-)
forgive me for deleting group comment codes...
they're not my thing.. tho I do appreciate the visit!
Strange sounds that I had not heard before broke through the quiet. Look up, down and scan through the trees. Nothing...more odd sounds over a few minutes and then this dark bird appeared on this overcast day.
Never having seen a Common Grackle up close and only seeing one Grackle before, I was pretty amazed to see the cohesion of colors that holds the secret to their vivid iridescence.
...and not knowing anything about this species, I would say from the coloring, that this is in the "bronzed grackle" variety of the Commons, but if I have my id wrong, please let me know.
Since they are "common," I'm assuming no one is too excited about a Grackle, but for me, I was blown away by his highly attitudinal pose and intensity mixed with that paint box pattern.
Don't tell me too many things about his unsavory character!! He looks like a real problem bird...the kind you wouldn't want your daughter to bring home...lol
Thank you so much for your visits and inspiration!
It is always a treat to spend some time listening to and photographing the Common Loons.
The bones of most birds are hollow and light, but loons have solid bones. The extra weight helps them dive as deep as 250 feet to search for food. They can stay underwater for up to five minutes.
These birds can also conserve oxygen underwater by slowing their heartbeat. They can also flatten their feathers quickly to become more streamlined.
This photograph was taken on a lake in Alberta, Canada
- Gavia immer
There is a harshness right now to the sunlight that sort of etches away at the landscape here at the end of winter. Still, the amazing assortment of colors that the grackles possess seem to handle just about any light at all as their iridescence comes through and gives them a certain uncommon stature!
Thank you for the visits!
It was wonderful to see this beautiful Sparkling Violetear in action. When the sun hit his feathers the iridescence came to life it's beauty was breathtakingly beautiful . One could sit for hours observing the many species that cam to the gardens to feed on a continual basis. It was so exciting and very hard to leave when the time came. You could not help but love them all.
Wishing you all a blessed Sunday !!!!!!!
Macro Mondays 'feather' theme.
The image measures 1.5" in width
123 pictures in 2023 (113) waterproof
We came across this purple gallinule while visiting Circle B Bar Reserve near Lakeland, Florida. The bird has a beautiful display of color that changes depending on its position toward light. He measures about 13 inches (33 cm) from beak-tip to tail-tip. We believe the green plant floating on the water’s surface is called Duckweed and indicates a healthy microclimate.
#macromondays
#Redux
#Vintage
#LowKey
#MyClosest
Inspiration came late for 2022's Redux theme, and it came with another watch – one that you've already seen for the "Curvy Lines" theme (please check the first comment).
The main theme I've redone here is "Vintage", and the capture also seems to be a mixture of "High Key" and "Low Key", so one might call this a "Mid Key" photo ;) There also is a touch of "My Closest" in this image, because although the frame itself isn't that tiny (the scene's height is roughly 1,5 cm/0,59 inches), I was very close to the watch itself, because the UV filter I use as protection for my 30mm macro lens was touching the lower left corner of the watch's glass. The watch itself isn't vintage in the sense of "old", it's a new model, but it's from Casio's "Vintage" collection, and the design itself is vintage, too, an original 1970s digital wristwatch design. By the way, my Dad's wristwatch which I had photographed for the original "Vintage" theme and which miraculously had started working again during that photoshoot is still running :)
Technically, this is a single photo illuminated by a single soft photo light from above. This time, I also didn't use any of my colour filters. The iridescent rainbow colours which I find so very irresistible come from the "ion plating" that has been applied to the stainless steel. I also decided to leave most of the tiny dust grains (and of course, I had polished the watch beforehand) in the image, because once again they reminded me of stars. So maybe we should begin to call the inevitable macro photo dust: stardust :) And please forgive the stupid title, I couldn't think of anything better ;)
Happy Macro Monday, Everyone, see you all for the first Macro Monday in (and the first day of) 2023 next week :) A special greeting goes to the MM members from the United States and Canada: I hope that all of you managed to stay safe and warm during the terrible blizzard. Keep safe, and take good care!
This Common Loon photo was take on a lake in Alberta, Canada.
An interesting fact of of these birds are that they are solid rather than air filled like other birds.
Loons heavy bones reduce their buoyancy, which makes it easier for them to dive. Loons can dive as deep as 60 meters.
-Gavia immer
A male White-winged Fairywren in his sapphire blue breeding plumage.
The species is found in low shrubland throughout arid and semi-arid areas.
I found the this bird quite difficult to photograph. Maybe it was the iridescence of the blue feathers. It was also very quick and busy, hopping in and out of the bushes. They wouldn't let me get quite close enough to make an image that was not heavily cropped.
They don't come this far south where I live so it was a treat to see this beauty.
Lake Tyrrell
In view of todays weather I thought I would upload something that was taken a while ago but on trend methinks...
Excercising along the Grand Western Canal again today and I came across another kingfisher in a different section of the canal. That's 3 in three days which is really great to see.
I had previously seen Rufous-crested Coquette in Panama ( www.flickr.com/photos/luminouscompositions/50843120243/in... ), near the northern limit of its range, so seeing this species In Peru near the southern limit was interesting given the small size of these birds. (The distribution is not continuous, with a population in the mountains of Costa Rica and Panama in southern Central America, and another population in the Andes of South America from Colombia south to Bolivia.) This is a small but distinctive bird, with the males (as in this image) sporting a striking crest of loose rufous feathers. This individual was seen at a private sanctuary on the lower part of Peru’s famous Manu Road.
For the SoS group: "shimmer and glitter"
Strands of festive decorative glitter wrapped around a tiny miniature vase - sitting in the sunshine for added bokeh 😊
Have a happy Saturday Smile and Cliche Saturday too!!
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If you're interested here's a link to a video of how these miniature vases are are made: www.yutasegawa.com/making
I see large flocks of them descending on any plants left with a berry or seed in sight
Thank you so much for your visits and inspiration!
Why do some of the ruby-throated hummingbirds (Archilochus colubris) have orange or golden throats rather than the usual ruby red? This one currently feeding in McLean, Virginia appears to have gold and a tinge of orange. Studies and speculations on the internet indicate a number of possible contributing explanations related to genetics, lighting-iridescence-photography effects, feather wearing, molting, breeding, and/or bird age. The question is still under study.
White-faced Ibis - (Plegadis chihi)
Adult non-breeding stage
Sportin' its iridescence in the early morning light.....this lone White faced Ibis put on quite the colorful show....
Spotted at Cameron Prairie NWR in South Louisiana.
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Have a great Weekend !
New project to increase luminosity and iridescence simultaneously....
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Black-tailed Trainbearer was wonderful to see again when I visited the Ensifera Hummingbird Sanctuary near Cusco, Peru, a second time. (This is an image from my first day there www.flickr.com/photos/luminouscompositions/52551381444/in... ) Many hummingbirds have evocative names and beautiful colours, and this one fits the bill. {There is a Green-tailed Trainbearer that overlaps in distribution with this species, and looks similar except that there is more green on the tail.}