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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

So Immature

I had good intentions. Really, I did. The other day I took photos of cardinals, blue jays, and sparrows at my feeders and noticed their heads were bowed in almost every photo. Okay, so maybe the rain pelting down on their heads had something to do with it. Anyway, I had this whole post in my head of the cardinal leading them all in prayer. Then today happened. This little male juvenile ruby-throated hummer appeared. He has not even had his first winter yet. Junior was brave enough to take a big drink from the newly placed feeder on my palm tree. Thank goodness for high speed continuous mode because after 4 shots he was outta there. I was very pleased to get 2 good photos of him by the palm tree.



Resting on the crepe myrtle branch

Not the best shot, but the little red patches on his gorget allowed me to see that he is a juvenile male

Getting sleepy, listening to the phantom hummers playing on my iphone



35 comments:

  1. DeannaAugust 21, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    You are a genius at capturing those pretty, pretty hummers. Keep it up girl!!

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  2. TexWisGirlAugust 21, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    these are so GREAT! the 3rd one is SO tempting to draw from! those subtle color changes are just wonderful!!!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 21, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    Lovely shots!

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  4. hootnonnyAugust 21, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    Congrats Gail! You finally got one. But I'm waiting for the prayer meeting.

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  5. UnknownAugust 21, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    I've never seen close-ups of hummingbirds as well as you photograph them.
    Fascinating.
    So glad you are sticking with this.
    Interesting to me.

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  6. Kittie HowardAugust 21, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    Girl, these are amazing shots! And, er, I think I'm in love with the little guy. He's sooo cute.

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  7. Amy BurzeseAugust 21, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    You do a great job with hummingbirds! These are great and I'm so glad you are doing these!

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  8. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentAugust 21, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    Stunning photos Gail, no wonder you posted these - a little like me and my flowers, never ceasing to amaze me with their beauty and change.

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  9. Rosemary AubutAugust 21, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    You are amazing Gail these belong in a magazine or some other publication! Great shots!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 21, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    I agree with Deanna...you are such a genius at close up/motion shots. These are incredible....you inspire me ;)

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  11. MaryAugust 21, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    You can show me a humming bird every day...they are so cute, fast and I do not see them often. xoxox

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  12. mickAugust 21, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    Great photos of such a beautiful little bird.

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  13. Brian KingAugust 21, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    Gorgeous photos! Love the shot of him perched! It seems everyone but me is having lots of activity. The hummers here visit one at a time and rather infrequently.

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  14. ArtiAugust 21, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    Loving this series on Hummers!! And your photography is getting better and better too I feel!
    Have a wonderful week :)

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  15. Linda at To Behold The BeautyAugust 21, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    What can I say that others haven't already said? I think these are amazing. Impossible to pick a favorite.

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  16. BarbaraAugust 21, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    You have to grab them when they're there! Beautiful captures!

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  17. KathyAugust 22, 2012 at 5:26 AM

    Sweet!

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  18. UnknownAugust 22, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    Great close ups!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  19. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmAugust 22, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    Gorgeous - I love the color on the tips of his wings.

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  20. Tammy@Simple Southern HappinessAugust 22, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    WOW, that lens of yours and your keen eye and steady hand are sure capturing some outstanding shots to tickle your eyes. I am lovin' it! Look at that sweet baby!!

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  21. Mary Howell CromerAugust 22, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    These are all stunning captures! I wish I could get bee guards to fit my feeder~

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  22. NancyAugust 22, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    Just when I think your hummer photos can't get any better....

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  23. StarlaAugust 22, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    OH!! Amazing photos!!

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  24. bethAugust 22, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    these photos simply blow me away !!!

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  25. rainfield61August 22, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    those red patches are unique and beautiful.

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  26. LarryAugust 22, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    Wow! Awesome shots Gail! I agree with Theresa, that third photo is super!

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  27. LindyLouMacAugust 22, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    I am so impressed with your bird photography.

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  28. Lisa GordonAugust 22, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    Gail, these are amazing photographs.
    I love the motion you captured in the wings, and do you know, I have never seen a hummingbird at rest before this?
    Really wonderful work with these!
    xo.

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  29. JustineAugust 23, 2012 at 2:51 AM

    I love that tiny bit of red on the neck, you are so clever to capture it all so beautifully

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  30. AnonymousAugust 23, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    You're crackin me up, Gail, w/ phantom iphone tunes gently lulling him to drift off! too cute, too cute!

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  31. HilaryAugust 23, 2012 at 1:49 PM

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  32. HilaryAugust 23, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    Oops.. let's try that again.

    These are perfectly beautiful images, Gail. Wonderful shots.

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  33. the wild magnoliaAugust 23, 2012 at 10:41 PM

    natures wonder......great photography

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  34. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 26, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    I love these captures -- and esp. the one with the red throat spot...wow!!!

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  35. MichelleAugust 27, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    Nice!

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