Gold Sheen

© Dot K.

Gold Sheen

Uploaded: May 02, 2007

Description

ISO-200, F/6.3, Shutter-1/100, 100-300 lens.

A male Rufous Hummingbird sitting on the branch of an elderberry. The colors always vary on their throats depending on how the light is hitting them. This guy has staked his claim on a nice patch of honeysuckle, plus one feeder.



Comments

Hayden Cannon May 02, 2007

Fantastic capture Dot love the green bg, composition, lighting and details fantastic photo! #648461

Kathy L. Clark May 02, 2007

Dot you did it again. You certainly have the touch for hummingbirds. The colors are perfect and the detail superb. I love your pics. :0) #4240965

Susan Weisensel May 02, 2007

Stunning color Dot, I love it. #4240967

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