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Hummingbird in Flight

Hummingbird in Flight

A female hummingbird (Allen's or Rufous) darts from flower to flower on a barberry bush in Arcata Marsh.

A female hummingbird (Allen's or Rufous) darts from flower to flower on a barberry bush in Arcata Marsh.
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NIKON D500

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Aperture f/8 ISO 640 Shutter 1/2500 Focal Length 8000/10

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Mar, 2017

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Awesome picture.Great colors.Great for the eyes to see.Regards.Nat :O)

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