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by Dennis Plank

Gallery: AvianPosted June 4, 201398 views9 comments
Another Rufous Hummingbird (we don't have a confirmed Anna's or Calliope from our yard). The plant is a Penstemon cultivar (Red Riding Hood, if I recall correctly from the label). The hummingbirds seem to favor this over a darker red variety that I personally prefer (but I don't go by nectar taste or quantity). Judging by the shape of this one, I'd say it's about to lay an egg.

1Div, 500mm f4 ISL + 1.4TC, Black Widow on RRS legs, f8, 1/200, Av mode with no compensation, iso 640. Processed in CS6 and cropped to 9.6MP. Taken at 6:43 am on June 2nd. There wasn't any sun on this area yet, which explains the low shutter speed.

Your comments and criticisms are always appreciated.

Thanks for looking,

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by Mike Ramy on June 4, 2013 at 11:43 PM
Dennis,
Your Hummers are always impressive . . .
That sounds odd when I read it out loud but, You know what I mean.
This is another impressive image and I like the way the Rufous is sharing the spot light with the Red Riding Hood and BG that you captured and presented so well. This image could easily be posted in Flora with great results.
Well Done . . . :toast:
Registered on June 16, 2012, 567 Posts, 2809 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Watkins on June 5, 2013 at 3:10 AM
Dennis,

This is beautiful, the colours compliment one another perfectly. The only thing I can suggest , if ethics allow, is to consider cloning the petals on RHS :toast:
Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments
Comment posted by Martin Dunn on June 5, 2013 at 4:09 AM
Another super shot Dennis. Full of colour. If I'm completely honest I don't like this as much as some of your previous posts. For me the main subject, if it is the Rufous Hummingbird, is a bit overwhelmed by the mass of red flowers. They compliment each other well but I feel that it might be better to show less of the flowers to give the bird a chance.
Registered on February 20, 2013, 198 Posts, 1011 Comments
Comment posted by Elizabeth Arellano on June 5, 2013 at 12:26 PM
Beautiful detail. A beautiful capture. Well done.
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Comment posted by Elizabeth Arellano on June 5, 2013 at 12:26 PM
Beautiful detail. A beautiful capture. Well done.
Registered on February 18, 2008, 35 Posts, 302 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on June 5, 2013 at 7:24 PM
I think this works very well with the frame filling reds & excellent BG, hummer's nice and sharp too.
Attractive image that's sure to please! :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on June 5, 2013 at 10:00 PM
Darn it, Dennis, you're killin' me with all the fantastic shots of the hummingbirds! This is yet another. Love the effect of the ss on the wings.
Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments
Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on June 6, 2013 at 11:32 AM
Beautiful image, Dennis! I love the excellent detail in the hummingbird, the beautiful red flowers, the motion blur of the wings, and the bg. :toast: :toast:
Registered on January 14, 2009, 316 Posts, 2724 Comments
Comment posted by Rob Drummond on June 9, 2013 at 8:28 AM
Love the combination of the bird and the bank of flowers Dennis
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