Decisions, Decisions
Uploaded: August 17, 2006
Photo of a Rufous Hummingbird was taken on July 21, 2006 at 8:08pm in Edmonds, Washington
Canon 400mm F/4 DO IS lens + Tamron 1.4x TC @ F/5.6, 1/400 second, ISO 800
Cropped, shadow/highlight, + saturation, levels, cloned, resized and sharpened in Photoshop CS
POTD September 19, 2006
David L. Luchowski August 17, 2006 0
Amazing capture,Janine.Color and clarity of detail are excellent. #504741Dan Holm August 17, 2006 0
BEAUTIFUL color and capture, Janine!! Another excellent shot! #3174437Nadya Johnson August 17, 2006 0
A FANTASTIC capture of this gorgeous little hummer, Julie!! Wow! #3174467Pat Gamwell August 17, 2006 0
Beautiful lighting...perfect wing motion! #3174471Richard D. Cox August 17, 2006 0
I can see the indecision in her face. Great title, great photo. #3174486Paul E. Earl August 17, 2006 0
Fantastic image! #3174488Leanne M.E. Boyd August 17, 2006 0
Beautiful image, Janine! #3174548
Su Sana E. P
August 17, 2006
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Jenny Bosmans August 17, 2006 0
Fantastic scene and capture, Janine! EXCELLENT! :) #3174616Husain Akhtar August 17, 2006 0
Outstanding picture, Janine! Very harmonious colours! Rare moments well composed and captured! #3174719Kathy Radford August 17, 2006 0
Wonderful shot, I love the title. Kathy in NH #3174722
William C. Raco
August 17, 2006
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Bill #3174764
VISHVAJIT JUIKAR
August 17, 2006
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Donna W. Neal August 17, 2006 0
Excellent lighting and detail on this hummer. Very nice catch and all your birds are amazing! #3174953Laura Clay-Ballard August 17, 2006 0
beautiful light and color! and what a catch! Super! #3174986Glenn E. Urquhart August 17, 2006 0
Vivid colors, excelent lighting, timing, dof, detail, VERY well composed and quite beautiful! Stunning image, Janine!!! Very Well Done! Cheers, Glenn. #3175014Carol Sawyer August 17, 2006 0
Great image, Janine!!!! #3175054
Rakesh Syal
August 17, 2006
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Sherri Gorman August 17, 2006 0
Awesome capture. Love the details and lighting. Excellent job! #3175253
Agnes Fegan
August 17, 2006
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Darren K. Fisher August 17, 2006 0
Okay that is it. I am coming to your house so you can teach me how to capture these little gusy so well. Awesome job. #3175442
Jeff Robinson
August 17, 2006
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eileen bedford August 17, 2006 0
Great image capture, so well composed. Well done, Janine. #3175754Patricia Robinson Trapp August 17, 2006 0
Fantastic, Janine! #3175854Anita Ott August 17, 2006 0
Wow, just when I thought you couldn't get a better shot, this one appears. This is just beautiful. GREAT job. #3175858Barbara Helgason August 17, 2006 0
Wow Janine, your bird shots continue to amaze me! #3176023
Janine Russell
August 17, 2006
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Ronald F. Fischer August 17, 2006 0
Another fantastic image for that book, Janine! #3176247Alison Greenwood August 17, 2006 0
WOWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't know what else to say Janine! #3176396
Adilson F. Ferreira
August 17, 2006
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Carolyn J. Connolly August 17, 2006 0
Once again, Janine, this is a FABULOUS capture, and your title for it is EXCELLENT!! A really WONDERFUL image, with BEAUTIFUL colours, lighting, details, AND composition!! :o) #3176756Bridgette B August 17, 2006 0
WOW...amazing capture, Janine! #3176816Niels Sandal August 17, 2006 0
Great picture with wonderful colors, details and action. The title is fine too :-) #3176883Nadine A. Lewis August 17, 2006 0
This capture is OUTSTANDING, Janine! Well seen and presented!<>< #3177550
John Connolly August 17, 2006 0
Very well captured , Janine! I like your pastel colors, which add so much to this delightful action image. #3177770
Kay E. Mahoney
August 17, 2006
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Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 17, 2006 0
Oh! I love this!!!!!! I saw my first hummer of the season this morning. We get them only the last couple of weeks in August each year. The best birthday present I could have received! #3177853Melissa G. Meiselman August 18, 2006 0
Another beautiful capture of a humming bird...great colors and composition, Janine!!! #3178811John Matthews August 18, 2006 0
GREAT TIMING. DOF AND EXPOSURE, WELL DONE!Lynn Crawford August 18, 2006 0
Janine this is wonderful, great capture of this hummingbird, I would love to capture one sometime with my camera, you did a great job :) #3178867
Janine Russell
August 18, 2006
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Nicole Kessel August 18, 2006 0
Beautiful! #3180760
Shelly A. Van Camp
August 18, 2006
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Janine Russell
August 18, 2006
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Bambi L. Dingman August 18, 2006 0
This is stunning, Janine! What beautiful flowers to complement the hummingbird! Wonderful!! #3181969
Nancy L. Green
August 18, 2006
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Brenda Sides
August 19, 2006
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Sam Britt August 19, 2006 0
Fantastic capture. #3183376
Janine Russell
August 19, 2006
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Donna Roberts August 19, 2006 0
A truly awesome image Janine - I am always amazed about the fine detail you capture and the 'moments in time' you manage to freeze and share with us.
Janine Russell
August 19, 2006
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Kristi A. Howson August 19, 2006 0
WOW..perfect timing and such a fantastic composition too. Great shot Janine! #3185367
Ken Smith
August 20, 2006
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Janine Russell
August 20, 2006
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Fanie Heymans August 21, 2006 0
Amazing & awesome! #3191204
Janine Russell
August 21, 2006
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Cheryl E. Molennor August 22, 2006 0
Janine, that is just great! Amazing clarity on that little guy. #3196117
Janine Russell
August 22, 2006
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Mary C. Legg August 22, 2006 0
well--that's really sharp, but do you want to see my interesting blur of a hummingbird moth? I thought not, but you can make out the bum an the antennae. #3196646
Janine Russell
August 22, 2006
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Bill Houghton August 25, 2006 0
This is beautiful Janine, and so sharp. I don't see how you do it. Thanks fot your comments.
Janine Russell
August 25, 2006
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Karen Walzer September 03, 2006 0
Janine... Stunning - simply stunning. I'm trying my hand at still life for a while. I have no idea how you capture these guys so beautifully. K #3261291
Janine Russell
September 03, 2006
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Crystal M. Gove September 06, 2006 0
WINNER!!!! You have some of the most BEAUTIFUL, OUTSTANDING, CUTE images of hummingbirds that I have ever seen!!! You capture them SO well! #3274256
Janine Russell
September 06, 2006
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Mary K. Robison September 19, 2006 0
CONGRATULATIONS on this beautiful POTD, Janine! #3327769
Su Sana E. P
September 19, 2006
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Evy Johansen
September 19, 2006
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Gerda Grice
September 19, 2006
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Jill Flynn September 19, 2006 0
A big congratulations on your POTD Janine!! Great work as always! #3327802Susie Peek-Swint September 19, 2006 0
Many congrats on POTD Janine ~ wonderful capture! #3327833ilana peled September 19, 2006 0
This is realy somthing special - greatStanley J. Contrades September 19, 2006 0
CONGRATULATIONS on this exceptional image and it being chosen as the POTD, Janine!!Endre Balogh September 19, 2006 0
Congratulations on an well deserved and long overdue POTD, Janine! I keep seeing all the wonderful shots you take and wondering when BP would get around to choosing one of them. Bravo!!!Your fan and friend,
Endre #3327851
Marijana Fajgl September 19, 2006 0
Congratulations Janine on your beautiful photo of the day! #3327856
Sherry Stricklin Boles
September 19, 2006
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Theresa Marie Jones
September 19, 2006
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Darryl Wilkinson September 19, 2006 0
Such a beautiful POTD, Janine. Congratulations! #3327915Paul E. Earl September 19, 2006 0
This is a fantastic POTD! Well done! #3327917Dan Holm September 19, 2006 0
CONGRATULATIONS on this awesome POTD, Janine! #3327920Graeme yew Chow September 19, 2006 0
Congratulation Janine, fantastic POTD. #3327948Alison Greenwood September 19, 2006 0
BIG congratulations on your POTD Janine!!! You deserve it! #3327960Bill Houghton September 19, 2006 0
This is perfect as usual Janine. Great job. Congratulations on your POTD. #3328008Paul Michko September 19, 2006 0
Congratulations on a terrific POTD, Janine. #3328034Jessica L. Richard September 19, 2006 0
WOW, what an amazing shot! This is such a gorgous image, congrats! #3328102
Rakesh Syal
September 19, 2006
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Becki L. Sheets-Klinger September 19, 2006 0
Congrats on POTD, Janine! Really a beautiful shot! Way to go!! ~Becki #3328152Bill Wyatt September 19, 2006 0
Congratulation Janine on your beautiful POTD!! #3328250Aimee S. McMaster September 19, 2006 0
....wow Janine; congrats on your magnificent POTD!! Aimee #3328261Eti Swinford September 19, 2006 0
Congrats on your POTD! Great catch as always. E #3328346Joy Rector September 19, 2006 0
congrats on the POTD #3328356Judyann Plante September 19, 2006 0
Congratulations on this outstanding POTD! Just beautiful, Janine!Judyann ><> #3328374
Cindy Hamilton September 19, 2006 0
Janine, it's great to see this shot getting the recognition it deserves. Congrats! #3328402Helen N. McHugh September 19, 2006 0
Such a beautiful capture, Janine! Congratulations on your win with this masterpiece!! #3328418Perry K.Y. Lee September 19, 2006 0
Wonderful capture, Janine!!!
Guy D. Biechele
September 19, 2006
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Virginia Leone
September 19, 2006
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Wally Orlowsky September 19, 2006 0
Congratulations on this awesome POTD, Janine!!!! #3328582Carina Simeon September 19, 2006 0
Janine....a big congrats for your PDTD -can not stop looking at this picture - dont really care right now HOW you took it - it is just beautiful (and I do like the caption as well) - thanks, Carina S. #3328644DiAnna F. Paulk September 19, 2006 0
What a pleasure to find this in my mailbox this morning! Congratulations, Janine, on your beautiful capture and your well-deserved POTD!! #3328696Megan p September 19, 2006 0
This is such a BEAUTIFUL POTD!!! Congratulations, what a shot!! #3328724Donna Dunbar September 19, 2006 0
A Big congrats On this absolutely beautiful POTD !!!! #3328793Wendy Stevenson September 19, 2006 0
Big Congrats on this wonderful POTD Janine! What beautiful colour and your stop action on the hummer is perfect!! WTG! #3328836Lynn D. Wiezycki September 19, 2006 0
Janine: Wow! Another great image. Congrats on the POTD! #3328839Carol Teal September 19, 2006 0
Great job, I love to watch hummingbirds. They are so facinating! And congrats on your POTD! #3328874Lorraine T. Lynch September 19, 2006 0
Good Morning Janine and congratulations on your beautiful POTD! Your gallery is stunning too! #3328877Ronald F. Fischer September 19, 2006 0
Congratulations on your photo of the day, Janine! #3328895Vicki L. Filippin September 19, 2006 0
Many congratulations on your well deserved POTD, Janine. SIMPLY STUNNING capture!!!!Marilyn Flanagan September 19, 2006 0
Oh wow! Congratulations Janine. Just beautiful. #3328919Vicki Hunt September 19, 2006 0
Congratulations on this wonderful POTD! #3328931
Candice C. Calhoun
September 19, 2006
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Debra Booth September 19, 2006 0
Great shot, Janine!! Congrats on the POTD!! #3329066Noel Baebler September 19, 2006 0
Terrific shootin', Janine! HUZZAH! #3329151Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 19, 2006 0
OH!!! wow!!!! How wonderful for you. This is a well earned POTD. Congratulations to you Janine!!!!!!! ^.^
Nancy L. Green
September 19, 2006
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Michelle R. Kovach September 19, 2006 0
Congratulations Janine! Well done! #3329378Karen Engelbreth September 19, 2006 0
Big congrats on your POTD, Janine! #3329402Alana Ibe September 19, 2006 0
SO beautiful!!!! Congratulations on your POTD!!!!! #3329465
John Tubbs
September 19, 2006
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Amy JACKSON September 19, 2006 0
Janine, Congratulations on your wonderful POTD!!! Beautiful image!!! #3329501Sharon Day September 19, 2006 0
Awesome capture, Janine!!! Congratulations on your superb POTD! #3329564Tamera S. Phillips September 19, 2006 0
Congratulations on you POTD! Well deserved Janine. #3329565Elisabeth A. Gay September 19, 2006 0
Absolutely brilliant, one of the best hummingbird photos I have ever seen! Congrats Janine!! #3329630JO ANN CLEVELAND September 19, 2006 0
Congratulations on your POTD! I looked at every picture in your gallery! They all are beautiful, your grandchildren, the flowers, and those birds, lady ~ you must be surrounded by hummingbirds and others!Sharrie Thomas September 19, 2006 0
Congratulations on the POTD, Janine. Another wonderful picture. Great Shot! #3329662Robert Baer September 19, 2006 0
Congratulations on a well deserved honor. justin baer #3329688Michele Jarvis September 19, 2006 0
Congratulations Janine on the POTD!! This is a fantastic shot! #3329713Shawn Jennings September 19, 2006 0
Janine - Congratulations on your POTD! You deserve it!!! #3329739
Brenda W. LaFleur
September 19, 2006
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Susana Ms Heide September 19, 2006 0
I love watching hummingbirds and this is a fantastic capture! So colorful and cheerful! Many congrats on your POTD Janine!! #3329783
Arnie Horwitz
September 19, 2006
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Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 19, 2006 0
Gorgeous Janine, congratulations on your photo of the day!! #3329900Johannes Kornelius September 19, 2006 0
Janine,congratulation on your POTD. Great shot. #3329949
Janine Russell
September 19, 2006
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Lisa Clark September 19, 2006 0
Incredible capture Janine. I love the title too. A well deserved photo of the day. Congratulations. #3330082
Sandy Driscoll
September 19, 2006
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Janine Russell
September 19, 2006
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From Eddie Bojorquez 9/19/2006 4:54 AM
Hey Janine,
Congrats on your photo of the day! Beautiful image!
-Eddie
Anindita and Eddie, thanks very much for your kind comments, encouragement and congratulations #3330149
Janine Russell
September 19, 2006
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RC Fritz September 19, 2006 0
Janine, beautiful work. Excelent capture! Congrats on your POTD!!! #3330342Sam Britt September 19, 2006 0
Congratulations on your POTD, Janine! #3330435Jenny Bosmans September 19, 2006 0
Congratulations on this fantastic POTD, Janine! :) #3330472
Janine Russell
September 19, 2006
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From Carrianne Hornok 9/19/2006 11:29 AM
Janine - Congratulations on your POTD -- It's simply beautiful!! What a great capture! Carrianne
Carrianne, Thanks very much for your kind comments, encouragement and congratulations. #3330659
Karen Beri September 19, 2006 0
Hi Janine, This is an awesome capture!! Congratulations on a very well deserved POTD, I just love it:)Milan Banik September 19, 2006 0
GREAT GREAT POTD ,Congratulation Janine. #3330788
Kevin Nugent
September 19, 2006
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Mary Clarke September 19, 2006 0
Congratulations on POTD Janine, lovely image #3330874Devon McCarroll September 19, 2006 0
Wow...WOW!! Amazing image! #3330909Stephen Zacker September 19, 2006 0
Fantastic capture. Congratulations #3330996Kay Beausoleil September 19, 2006 0
Congratulations, Janine, on this superb image and well-deserved POTD! #3331457Andreas G. Karelias September 19, 2006 0
My sincere congratulations janine on one of the best POTD images that I have ever seen. Fantastic job. Well done. Amazing. Brilliant!!!!!!! Regards - Andreas #3331662
Ken Smith
September 19, 2006
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Lindley Johnson
September 19, 2006
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Rick Clark September 19, 2006 0
Janine - Congratulations on a wonderful POTD! #3331899Esther Smith September 19, 2006 0
Beautiful! Congratulations, Janine!! #3331910
Janine Russell
September 20, 2006
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Janine Russell
September 20, 2006
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Congrats on your beautiful POTD Janine! It is well worth the honor! :-)
Jill
Jill, I really appreciate your kind comments, encouragment and congratulations; thanks very much. #3331966
Terry L. Ellis
September 20, 2006
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Cheryl E. Molennor September 20, 2006 0
Wow Janine Cograts to you today!!HOOray!! #3332305
Jim Kinnunen
September 20, 2006
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eileen bedford September 20, 2006 0
Congrats anine for the POTD, this is such a beautiful photo, so well done... #3332638Mary N C. Taitt September 20, 2006 0
WOW! What a super action capture, Janine! Stunning composition, too! Congratulations on your POTD! Mary :-D #3332641Kristi A. Howson September 20, 2006 0
Congratulations on your POTD Janine...I love this one!!! #3332661
Janine Russell
September 20, 2006
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Datha Y. Thompson September 20, 2006 0
BIG CONGRATS Janine!! Wonderful shot!! :0) #3333915
Janine Russell
September 20, 2006
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Stefan G September 21, 2006 0
Great capture; Congratulations on your POTD Janine! #3337188
Janine Russell
September 21, 2006
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Leonard Pierce September 22, 2006 0
Fantastic image Jamine!! Congratulations on a very well deserved POTD! #3342907
Marilyn K. Lincecum
September 22, 2006
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Janine Russell
September 22, 2006
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Teresa Norris September 23, 2006 0
Congratulations!!!!! Janine, this is SO beautiful...I am such a fan of your work! #3347552
Janine Russell
September 23, 2006
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Mike F. Anderson September 24, 2006 0
Janine, an excellent choice for POTD. Another stunning result. Congratulations! #3352065
Janine Russell
September 24, 2006
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Janine Russell
September 25, 2006
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Hi Janine. Congratulations on your lovely hummingbird photo and POTD. It's amazing!!
Lorri, thanks very much for your kind words of enouragement and congratulations.
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