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Angel Wings [Hummingbird Pictures Photography]

© Kathy L. Clark

Angel Wings

Uploaded: November 10, 2008 14:40:08

Description

This little beauty was just about to land on the feeder when I snapped him. I believe it is a young male ruby throated hummingbird as it has a few red dots on it's neck. It reminded me of angel's wings.

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Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/2000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1600, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi

Comments

Ron McEwan November 10, 2008

What happened, I know I commented on this one time before today. This is an Excellent action shot for sure. Well done Kathy #1032970

Kathy L. Clark November 10, 2008

Sorry Ron, I noticed something I needed to touch up so re-did and uploaded a second time. thanks for your nice comments.

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member since: 9/20/2004 Beautiful capture and a perfect title!
11/10/2008 6:55:01 AM


Melissa A. Olsen

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member since: 7/11/2007 Oh Kathy...this is just an incredible capture....beautiful! Your title is so right on!

11/10/2008 7:07:18 AM


Samantha (Sam ) Britt

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member since: 3/11/2006 Fantastic image, Kathy. Great job catching the movement in the wings.

11/10/2008 7:17:32 AM


Diane Luff

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member since: 3/10/2006 Kathy that is just fantastic, wonderful capture.

11/10/2008 7:25:50 AM


Keith Butler

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member since: 7/25/2007 Great capture here Kathy! Beauty in flight

11/10/2008 7:51:00 AM


Ron McEwan

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member since: 10/3/2008 I can watch these guys for hours. This is an exceptional capture. Well done indeed.

11/10/2008 7:58:11 AM


Terri L. Scribner

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member since: 6/24/2004 Perfect timing on this great capture!

11/10/2008 8:28:34 AM


Bojan Bencic

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member since: 5/29/2005 Fantastic capture, Kathy. Amazing action shot with great background.

11/10/2008 8:28:54 AM


Jeff W. Robinson

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member since: 10/17/2002 Great job capturing this challenging subject Kathy! Jeff

11/10/2008 9:39:27 AM


Tamara K. Walker

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member since: 1/23/2006 Wow, awesome capture.

11/10/2008 12:58:06 PM


Tammy Espino

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member since: 5/29/2007 Fantastic capture! I think I have three that are going to stay the winter with me again, yay, love the hummers :)

11/10/2008 2:04:39 PM


Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna

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Mike Clime November 10, 2008

This is a really nice capture, Kathy! I like the slight blur of the wings. #6735957

November 10, 2008

Excellent capture with perfect timing Kathy!!! #6735981

Christopher M. Grant November 10, 2008

Nice shot Kathy. Like the wing action. #6736118

Aleksandra Miesak November 10, 2008

Fantastic capture! #6736217

David Phalen November 10, 2008

Spectacular capture with wonderful light, colors and details!! #6736379

Liz blahh November 10, 2008

Fantastic capture! #6736402

Nancy (Peaches) Harker November 10, 2008

These little guys are toogh, fantastic capture Kathy! #6736688

Bill Knaps November 10, 2008

Beautiful hummer capture Kathy. Bill #6736833

Michael G. Marshall November 10, 2008

Wonderful capture Kathy! Excellent lighting and exposure! Michael #6736934

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic November 10, 2008

Wonderful timing and a great catch with lovely lighting and pose, Kathy.

UB. #6737135

Stefania Barbier level-classic November 10, 2008

just p[erfect.. fantastic capture Kathy! #6737528

Amy JACKSON November 11, 2008

Wonderful capture, Kathy!!! #6739914

Larry L. Redmon level-classic November 11, 2008

Love this, Kathy! Great job! #6740194

Kim Lund level-classic November 11, 2008

What a beauty! #6741544

Kenny Metro level-classic November 11, 2008

Perfect title for this great capture.
Kathy,Interested to know what the shutter speed on this shot was. #6741884

Kathy L. Clark November 11, 2008

Thanks everybody. Ken this was taken at f7.1 1/100 and ISO-200. #6742676

Pamela Shane November 12, 2008

This is fantastic Kathy in every way!!!!
Perfect timing, outstanding detail, DoF,
& color. These are not easy shots to get. #6746043

Kenny Metro level-classic November 12, 2008

Thanks Kathy:) #6746055

November 13, 2008

I love this shot Kathy, and it looks like everyone else does too! #6749024

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic November 13, 2008

What an amazing capture Kathy!!! Great job Girl! #6749502

Judy A. Lawhon November 13, 2008

An amazing capture, Kathy...a winner!! #6752152

Cassie L. Woodlee November 16, 2008

Excellent timing Kathy, WOW really beautiful!!! #6762857

Summer A. Kozisek November 16, 2008

Great capture Kathy, fantastic details! #6764131

Beverly A. Wright November 20, 2008

Wow Kathy this really captured my eye!!
What wonderful timing for you to capture
this little beauty! His wings remind me of an angels also. I love the green
hues in the background!! Gorgeous and
inspirational!! #6779302

Datha Y. Thompson November 20, 2008

W O W ! Beautiful capture!! Reminds me of angel wings too :0) VERY NICELY done Kathy :0) #6780223

Kathy L. Clark November 20, 2008

THANKS EVERYBODY FOR YOU KIND WORDS. I LOVE HUMMERS AND WILL MISS THEM FOR A WHILE. #6781029

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