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Guardian on a Swing #1

Guardian on a Swing #1

My hummingbirds love their swing. They consider it their sacred duty to perch there and guard the feeders to make sure no other bird gets any nectar! They ar...
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My hummingbirds love their swing. They consider it their sacred duty to perch there and guard the feeders to make sure no other bird gets any nectar! They are so funny to watch and are quite fierce in their determination to protect their territory. I took a series of shots during a day...this is the first. These are meant to be whimsical and fun!
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camera

NIKON D5300

settings

settings

Aperture f/5.6 ISO 800 Shutter 10/3200 Focal Length 3000/10

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upload_date

Sep, 2017

Views

171

Likes

+72

Awards

Peer Award

+28

Top Choice

+7

Absolute Masterpiece

+2

Magnificent Capture

Superb Composition

Outstanding Creativity

Superior Skill

All Star

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Your edit is beautiful and enhances this delicate, sweet creature!

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such a beautiful composition Kathy :) what fun that must be ............. what a delightful part of your day!

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This is beyond adorable, Kathy! Love this!

❤ ❤ ❤!! シ

I adore this shot , it is perfect in every way and what an awesome idea and beautiful title !

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Stunning, beautiful, phantastic Art work!!

Platinum

Perfect capture of this little dictator

I love what Glenda said. How true. :)

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Beautiful...great detail! So sweet! :)

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Wow ... fantastic detail, capture and edit! Nicely done my dear!

Rock On !!! so good !!

I L O V E this!!! So creative and yes, whimsical in the best way!!

This is so cute! I love everything about it. I love your story.

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Fantastic capture, Kathy!

Great catch!

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