Angel Wings [For the Birds]
Uploaded: November 10, 2008 14:40:08
This little beauty was just about to land on the feeder when I snapped him. I believe it is a young male ruby throated hummingbird as it has a few red dots on it's neck. It reminded me of angel's wings.
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Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/2000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1600, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Ron McEwan November 10, 2008
What happened, I know I commented on this one time before today. This is an Excellent action shot for sure. Well done Kathy #1032970Kathy L. Clark November 10, 2008
Sorry Ron, I noticed something I needed to touch up so re-did and uploaded a second time. thanks for your nice comments.Agnes M. Fegan
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member since: 9/20/2004 Beautiful capture and a perfect title!
11/10/2008 6:55:01 AM
Melissa A. Olsen
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member since: 7/11/2007 Oh Kathy...this is just an incredible capture....beautiful! Your title is so right on!
11/10/2008 7:07:18 AM
Samantha (Sam ) Britt
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member since: 3/11/2006 Fantastic image, Kathy. Great job catching the movement in the wings.
11/10/2008 7:17:32 AM
Diane Luff
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member since: 3/10/2006 Kathy that is just fantastic, wonderful capture.
11/10/2008 7:25:50 AM
Keith Butler
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member since: 7/25/2007 Great capture here Kathy! Beauty in flight
11/10/2008 7:51:00 AM
Ron McEwan
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member since: 10/3/2008 I can watch these guys for hours. This is an exceptional capture. Well done indeed.
11/10/2008 7:58:11 AM
Terri L. Scribner
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member since: 6/24/2004 Perfect timing on this great capture!
11/10/2008 8:28:34 AM
Bojan Bencic
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member since: 5/29/2005 Fantastic capture, Kathy. Amazing action shot with great background.
11/10/2008 8:28:54 AM
Jeff W. Robinson
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member since: 10/17/2002 Great job capturing this challenging subject Kathy! Jeff
11/10/2008 9:39:27 AM
Tamara K. Walker
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member since: 1/23/2006 Wow, awesome capture.
11/10/2008 12:58:06 PM
Tammy Espino
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member since: 5/29/2007 Fantastic capture! I think I have three that are going to stay the winter with me again, yay, love the hummers :)
11/10/2008 2:04:39 PM
Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
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Mike Clime November 10, 2008
This is a really nice capture, Kathy! I like the slight blur of the wings. #6735957
Christopher M. Grant
November 10, 2008
Aleksandra Miesak November 10, 2008
Fantastic capture! #6736217David Phalen November 10, 2008
Spectacular capture with wonderful light, colors and details!! #6736379Liz blahh November 10, 2008
Fantastic capture! #6736402Nancy (Peaches) Harker November 10, 2008
These little guys are toogh, fantastic capture Kathy! #6736688Bill Knaps November 10, 2008
Beautiful hummer capture Kathy. Bill #6736833Michael G. Marshall November 10, 2008
Wonderful capture Kathy! Excellent lighting and exposure! Michael #6736934
Usman M. Bajwa
November 10, 2008
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Stefania Barbier
November 10, 2008
Amy JACKSON November 11, 2008
Wonderful capture, Kathy!!! #6739914
Larry L. Redmon
November 11, 2008
Kim Lund
November 11, 2008
Kenny Metro
November 11, 2008
Kathy L. Clark November 11, 2008
Thanks everybody. Ken this was taken at f7.1 1/100 and ISO-200. #6742676Pamela Shane November 12, 2008
This is fantastic Kathy in every way!!!!
Kenny Metro
November 12, 2008
Judy V. Kennamer
November 13, 2008
Judy A. Lawhon November 13, 2008
An amazing capture, Kathy...a winner!! #6752152Cassie L. Woodlee November 16, 2008
Excellent timing Kathy, WOW really beautiful!!! #6762857Summer A. Kozisek November 16, 2008
Great capture Kathy, fantastic details! #6764131Beverly A. Wright November 20, 2008
Wow Kathy this really captured my eye!!Datha Y. Thompson November 20, 2008
W O W ! Beautiful capture!! Reminds me of angel wings too :0) VERY NICELY done Kathy :0) #6780223Kathy L. Clark November 20, 2008
THANKS EVERYBODY FOR YOU KIND WORDS. I LOVE HUMMERS AND WILL MISS THEM FOR A WHILE. #6781029Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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