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Tiny Motor

© Gunther Allen

Tiny Motor

Uploaded: June 19, 2007

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aperture f8, shutter 1/125, lens 50mm, location - In my front yard, I found this baby humming bird abandoned and looking sick. I feed it with an eye dropper and some sugar water and left it out side in the bushes. I did not have too much hope that it would survive the night. The next morning I was amazed that this little fella was humming around the flowers and allowed me to get close enought for this shot. I was about one foot away.

Comments

Terri Beloit June 19, 2007

Beautiful photo and heart-warming story, Gunther! Excellent capture and to know that you had a part in this little one's survival makes it even more touching! #676814

Evy Johansen level-classic July 24, 2007

Lovely image, Gunther! Big congratulations on your finalist!! #4551492

Gunther Allen July 24, 2007

Thank you Evy and Terri! This is a great memory shot for me. #4552053

Joannie Bertucci level-classic July 25, 2007

Congratulations on this charming finalist Gunther!
The Domestic Goddess! #4553013

Tarun Bose July 25, 2007

Big congrats Gunther for your excellent finalist. #4555977

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic July 25, 2007

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist. Good luck in the next round. #4556288

Gunther Allen July 25, 2007

Thanks for your support Joannie, Tarun, and Kay! I'd love to see this little guy make it to the next round! #4559542

Dot K. July 25, 2007

Sweet Capture! Glad you found the little guy! #4559551

Dot K. July 25, 2007

I was so excited and caught up in your story about this little hummer that I forgot to say Congrats on your finalist! So I'm saying it now, Congrats! #4559555

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 26, 2007

What a great story of survival Gunther; congrats on your Excellent Finalist! Jeff #4560455

Claudia Kuhn level-classic July 26, 2007

Terrific capture Gunther, wonderful details and colors. Congrats on your finalist, sweet story too. #4561690

Johnnie Ann Gaskill August 13, 2007

Love this shot and this story! What a kind heart you have, in addition to all your skills as a photographer. Hope to see more of your work. #4643867

Patti Coblentz October 22, 2008

Just looking through your portfolio...that was so nice of you to care after this little hummingbird! Beautiful shot & such a nice gesture. Patti

Like the clock on front page of your site. #6641470


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