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Bird on a vine

Bird on a vine

This hummingbird took a nice long drink from the hummingbird feeder we had hanging out and then needed to take a rest on the vine of the plant we had on our dec...
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This hummingbird took a nice long drink from the hummingbird feeder we had hanging out and then needed to take a rest on the vine of the plant we had on our deck.
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camera

Canon PowerShot SX520 HS

settings

settings

Aperture f/6 ISO 125 Shutter 1/160 Focal Length 180600/1000

upload_date

upload_date

Jan, 2016

Views

292

Likes

+13

Awards

Action Award

Creative Winter Award

Curator's Selection

Member Selection Award

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Superb Composition

+15

Outstanding Creativity

+10

Top Choice

+9

Absolute Masterpiece

+7

Peer Award

Top Ranks

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Behind The Lens

Location

I took this photo on our back deck.

Time

Early afternoon

Lighting

I was fortunate that it was a sunny day. The sun was behind the bird

Equipment

I used just my camera and zoomed in on the bird

Inspiration

Every year my Mom's 2 sisters bring her a mandavilla plant for her birthday. The day I took this picture, the hummingbird had just been at our hummingbird feeder and then sat on this vine for quite a while

Editing

No

In my camera bag

My camera, an extra battery, a battery charger.

Feedback

Photographing humming birds takes a lot of patience. If you have time to just sit quietly, the wait is well worth it

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