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Hummingbird Perch

Hummingbird Perch

This hummingbird was caught in a moment of stillness at the Santa Cruz Arboretum in California. I think he is an Allen's hummingbird....
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This hummingbird was caught in a moment of stillness at the Santa Cruz Arboretum in California. I think he is an Allen's hummingbird.
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NIKON D7100

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Aperture f/6.0 ISO 400 Shutter 1/1250 Focal Length 4000/10

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Mar, 2015

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Animals

love it! great composition, great colors :)

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