Tongue Lashing

© Phyllis H. Burchett

Tongue Lashing

Uploaded: July 22, 2010

Description

This hummer has decided that one of the backyard feeders is his and his alone. Any other hummingbirds that come close get chased away.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, return light detected, ISO: 1000, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 500.00 mm, Model: NIKON D3

Comments

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic July 22, 2010

Beautiful! #1290706

Linda D. Lester level-classic July 22, 2010

Excellent capture.....they can be mean to each other! #8780711

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 22, 2010

Wonderful capture, great colors and comp Phyllis!

jo ann c. #8781123

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic July 22, 2010

Beautiful capture Phyllis!!! Early in the year, when we had 5 feeders out, and only 2 birds had arrived -- they still fought over the feeders! It's really funny to watch! #8781188

Rona L. Schwarz July 22, 2010

Fantastic capture, Phyllis! Your birds are really terrific - I am in awe! #8781312

Cathy Barrows July 27, 2010

excellent timing to get his tongue...love it #8788863

Phyllis H. Burchett July 27, 2010

Thanks so much you guys! #8788919

Nadia Paul July 28, 2010

Awesome timing - gorgeous capture Phyllis! #8792576

Cathy Barrows August 13, 2010

Congrats on your finalist...excellent....i talked to judy's hubby and he said there were a hundred hummers...woohoo #8825972

Randy A. Myers August 13, 2010

Congratulations on your finalist. Good luck in the next round. #8826104

Merna L. Nobile August 13, 2010

Congratulations on your Finalist Award! Merna #8826207

Danny B. Head August 13, 2010

Beautiful finalist..congrats! #8826303

Renee Doyle August 13, 2010

Congratulations on this excellent finalist Phyllis! #8827091

Carla Capra Anderson August 13, 2010

Congrats, Phyllis! #8827242

Val Feldman level-deluxe August 13, 2010

Now, that is one incredible capture, Phyllis...I knew they had a long tongue for drinking but had no idea how long!! A beautiful Finalist, full of wonderful detail, great comp and wonderful color. Congratulations! Best of luck in the upcoming round! #8827426

Sam Britt August 13, 2010

Congratulations on this terrific finalist, Phyllis! #8829315

Patti Coblentz August 13, 2010

Amazing capture, Phyllis...congratulations on your finalist!! #8829655

Phyllis H. Burchett August 14, 2010

Thanks so much everyone! Congrats to all the July finalists and good luck in the next round! #8830301

Linda D. Lester level-classic August 14, 2010

Excellent shot....Congratulations! #8830389

Amy M. Wilson August 14, 2010

Big congratulations on your fantastic Finalist, Phyllis!! #8831724

Debra R. Harder August 14, 2010

This is such an amazing capture, Phyllis! Huge congratulations on your SUPERB finalist! Deb #8831817

Kathy Cline August 14, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS
LOVE HIM

glitter-graphics.com #8832045

Ellen Hodges August 14, 2010

Huge congrats and best luck on this fab finalist, Phyllis!!! #8832404

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic August 14, 2010

Congratulations on your beautiful Finalist Phyllis! We'll see if we can catch some more of these little cuties next week!!! Can't wait to see you! #8833209

Phyllis H. Burchett August 14, 2010

Thank you so much yall! Looking forward to seeing you Judy! #8834232

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 15, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS & good luck, Phyllis! AMAZING! #8835701

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict August 15, 2010

Congratulations on this excellent finalist, Phyllis, with an interesting story as well!

Debby #8836027

Nadia Paul August 16, 2010

Another wonderful finalist Phyllis - congrats! #8841759

Linda Blair August 17, 2010

Awesome finalist Phyillis..love that tongue sticking out..lol...congratulations!!!! #8842684

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 18, 2010

Big congratulations on this awesome finalist Phyllis!

jo ann c. #8846052


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