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Taking a Break

Taking a Break

~ Ruby-throated Hummingbird ~
The extremely short legs of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird prevent it from walking or hopping. The best it can do is shuffle ...
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~ Ruby-throated Hummingbird ~
The extremely short legs of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird prevent it from walking or hopping. The best it can do is shuffle along a perch. These brilliant, tiny, precision-flying creatures glitter like jewels.
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camera

Canon EOS 7D Mark II

settings

settings

Aperture f/7.1 ISO 2000 Shutter 1/500 Focal Length 700/1

upload_date

upload_date

Jun, 2015

Views

506

Likes

+112

Awards

Top Choice

+16

Peer Award

+9

Superb Composition

+7

Absolute Masterpiece

+7

Magnificent Capture

All Star

Outstanding Creativity

Superior Skill

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Top 30 rank week 2

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PRO

Excellent blend of technique and artistry.

Thank you so much Ruwan!

pure perfection!

Thanks Deanne

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