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Rivoli's Hummingbird (?)

Known as the Magnificent Hummingbird until 2017, this species is now Rivoli's Hummingbird. Although this image is of a male Rivoli's, his incredible ...
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Known as the Magnificent Hummingbird until 2017, this species is now Rivoli's Hummingbird. Although this image is of a male Rivoli's, his incredible iridescent colors are (unfortunately) not visible because lighting was not optimal. Rivoli's Hummingbird is one of the largest found in the US, often seen in southern AZ and NM. This image was taken at Ramsey Canyon, AZ.
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NIKON D7000

settings

Aperture f/16 ISO 6400 Shutter 10/16000 Focal Length 5000/10

upload_date

Jan, 2018

Views

170

Likes

+38

Awards

Peer Award

+14

Absolute Masterpiece

Magnificent Capture

Top Choice

Superb Composition

Genius

Virtuoso

All Star

Outstanding Creativity

Platinum

Nice!!

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Much appreciated . . . thanks, Miss Glenda!

Fantastic

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Sincere thanks, Helena.

You'll have these guys eating out of the palm of your hand soon. :)

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I SO wish, Andrew . . . just like that little video on FB, right?

so so beautiful :)

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So SO thank you, dear Friend! ッ

Gorgeous.

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Every time one of these (very large!) hummies came into camera range, I would just start shaking in anticipation of getting a shot. Just could not get one in focus while in flight . . . or when its gorgeous colors were flashing. Dang! But, glad you like this one.

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Beautiful!

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Sincere gratitude, mon Cher! ッ