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Female Hummingbird Posing Fluffed Up-144

Female Hummingbird Posing Fluffed Up-144

I was out in my backyard waiting for hummingbirds to show up and this female finally flew in. Instead of going to any of the Salvia flowers, she just perched o...
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I was out in my backyard waiting for hummingbirds to show up and this female finally flew in. Instead of going to any of the Salvia flowers, she just perched on different stems and appeared to pose. I got at least 12 different poses and this is one of my two favorites. Suddenly the male hummingbird showed up and they both flew off. It was almost as if she was trying to attract the male.
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NIKON D7100

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Aperture 56/10 ISO 640 Shutter 1/3200 Focal Length 4000/10

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Jul, 2016

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62

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+9

Awards

Peer Award

Top Choice

Superb Composition

Magnificent Capture

Absolute Masterpiece

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