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Female Broad billed Hummingbird

Female Broad billed Hummingbird

Beautiful young hummingbird. Still getting it's adult feathers.

Beautiful young hummingbird. Still getting it's adult feathers.
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camera

NIKON D850

settings

settings

Aperture 56/10 ISO 2000 Shutter 1/5000 Focal Length 3000/10

location

location

Madera Canyon, Arizona, US

upload_date

upload_date

Sep, 2021

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100

Likes

+32

Awards

Peer Award

+5

Absolute Masterpiece

+3

Magnificent Capture

Top Choice

Superb Composition

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Great shot Rick!!

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Thank you very much

Amazing shot

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Truly incredible shot, Rick!

Very impressive shot. Pinpoint focus and beautiful separation from the background.

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