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Just a few of the recent visitors.

I saw a pink flash go by and got so excited thinking it was an Anna's which I have never seen. Much to my disappointment , it appears that this is a mark a bander left on this poor lady . ( Shot no 4)

Critique , suggestions , always appreciated.

Thank you for looking, and I hope you enjoy.


Birdie




1. Black Chinned Male






2. Rufous Female or Young Male






3. Rufous Female or Young Male






4. Black Chinned Female - Not an Anna's






5. Dandelion Seed



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Feb 27, 2015 at 07:12 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · February Hummingbirds


Wonderful detail in all of the hummers and the dandelion is just amazing...the black chinned female with that splash of color on the forehead is very cool. And the colors in the third are so different from other hummers I've seen of that ilk...really like that one too.
Eric



Feb 27, 2015 at 07:19 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · February Hummingbirds


Wow to 2 and 4!! Excellent, sharp, beautiful light, excellent pose in 2 with the tongue extruded. 10/10 for me on those two. Three looks like it has been oversharpened and too much noise reduction.

Alan



Feb 27, 2015 at 07:55 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · February Hummingbirds


Overall a very nice set Birdie. Everything is perfect in the 1st, the 2nd is also a really good pose and the tongue adds to the image. #3 seems a little softer than all the rest and the shot being taken from below isn't as nice as the others. #4 is really good, I don't like the stick coming up from below but it isn't too distracting. The dandelion with reflection is really nice but I liked the previous red one better

TFS
Geoff



Feb 27, 2015 at 08:19 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · February Hummingbirds


Beautiful work on these.

Wacky roger



Feb 27, 2015 at 08:37 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · February Hummingbirds


Birdie:

1 While in focus, comes off flat.
2 "POP"
3 I think you know
4 Artsy fartsy...looks great



Feb 27, 2015 at 08:38 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · February Hummingbirds


The first two are spot on Roberta

Morris



Feb 27, 2015 at 08:51 PM
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I like #2 and #5, Birdie! Love the horizontal parallel theme you've got going in 2 (perch + beak/tongue); the dandelion seed is wonderfully evocative and abstract.

Greg



Feb 27, 2015 at 10:04 PM
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Great shots Birdie. You really know how to work the dandelions. Very unique and thoughtful. I for one would never have even thought to shoot one. Chuck


Feb 28, 2015 at 08:20 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · February Hummingbirds


As always they are all great
brad



Feb 28, 2015 at 08:37 AM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · February Hummingbirds


Very nice set Birdie but number two is very sweet, I love it.
Have a great weekend.
BB
P.S. amazing about the pink on its head!



Feb 28, 2015 at 08:44 AM
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Lots of luscious looking detail Birdie. As good as the hummers are, the last shot is my pick ~ Ron


Feb 28, 2015 at 09:26 AM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · February Hummingbirds


Good set Birdie. #2 is my pick.


Feb 28, 2015 at 10:58 AM
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Lovely shots Birdie. Whilst the birds are fab, the last one really rocks for me
David



Feb 28, 2015 at 02:26 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · February Hummingbirds


Birdie, I'm loving the first two hummingbird shot. Very well done.
#5 is creative and interesting. Love it too.
Chris



Feb 28, 2015 at 03:24 PM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · February Hummingbirds


eyelaser wrote:
Wonderful detail in all of the hummers and the dandelion is just amazing...the black chinned female with that splash of color on the forehead is very cool. And the colors in the third are so different from other hummers I've seen of that ilk...really like that one too.
Eric


Thanks so very much Eric. I do have fun with both the birds and the water drops.

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angel manguel wrote:
Wow to 2 and 4!! Excellent, sharp, beautiful light, excellent pose in 2 with the tongue extruded. 10/10 for me on those two. Three looks like it has been oversharpened and too much noise reduction.

Alan


Thanks you Alan so very much. I probably should have known better on 3. It is wide open with the TC , in the shadows and a heavy crop. Basically, nothing that helps make a shot good

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arbitrage wrote:
Overall a very nice set Birdie. Everything is perfect in the 1st, the 2nd is also a really good pose and the tongue adds to the image. #3 seems a little softer than all the rest and the shot being taken from below isn't as nice as the others. #4 is really good, I don't like the stick coming up from below but it isn't too distracting. The dandelion with reflection is really nice but I liked the previous red one better

TFS
Geoff


Thanks Geoff ! Appreciate the detailed reply. #3 is a heavy crop and not a lot of detail in the body to being with. Should have not tried to make it work I agree, I like the red dandelion best.

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thehotel wrote:
Beautiful work on these.

Wacky roger


Thanks so much Roger, I appreciate it.

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Ted ellis wrote:
Birdie:

1 While in focus, comes off flat.
2 "POP"
3 I think you know
4 Artsy fartsy...looks great



Thanks so much Ted. I am at loss how to get more pop out of the first. I will keep playing with it though.
As to #3, I do know Thank you
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morris wrote:
The first two are spot on Roberta

Morris


Thanks so much Morris.

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Plinian wrote:
I like #2 and #5, Birdie! Love the horizontal parallel theme you've got going in 2 (perch + beak/tongue); the dandelion seed is wonderfully evocative and abstract.

Greg


Thanks Greg. I do appreciate your time and thoughts, thank you.

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cmxchuck wrote:
Great shots Birdie. You really know how to work the dandelions. Very unique and thoughtful. I for one would never have even thought to shoot one. Chuck


Hi Chuck ! Glad you like the dandelions and you guys let me post them here.

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bnelson wrote:
As always they are all great
brad



Thanks Brad , I appreciate it.
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BeeBalm wrote:
Very nice set Birdie but number two is very sweet, I love it.
Have a great weekend.
BB
P.S. amazing about the pink on its head!


Thanks BB. That pink head almost had me fooled as it flew by.

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surfnron wrote:
Lots of luscious looking detail Birdie. As good as the hummers are, the last shot is my pick ~ Ron


Thanks so much Ron.

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KCollett wrote:
Good set Birdie. #2 is my pick.



Ken, I appreciate it, thank you.
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David Leask wrote:
Lovely shots Birdie. Whilst the birds are fab, the last one really rocks for me
David


David, thank you. I do have fun with the macro shots.

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CDaescher wrote:
Birdie, I'm loving the first two hummingbird shot. Very well done.
#5 is creative and interesting. Love it too.
Chris


Hi Chris, much appreciated, thank you.


Birdie



Feb 28, 2015 at 10:54 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · February Hummingbirds


I'm glad the hummers are coming back for you Roberta. It makes me think that spring may actually arrive sometime up here. #2 is my pick. As far the bander's mark, are you referring to the hairdo on #4 ?


Mar 01, 2015 at 09:09 AM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · February Hummingbirds


Fabulous - love the one with the tongue sticking out!

Jim



Mar 01, 2015 at 09:35 AM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · February Hummingbirds


Beautiful work. Love the last one.
Harsha



Mar 01, 2015 at 10:19 AM





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