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Couldn't stand it any longer, so the tripod and 500mm went to the garden this morning. After waiting for almost 2 hours, she showed up and hit the Mexican sunflowers. She made my day

I got about 25 shots before she left and I enjoyed watching her for each and every one of them. Here are a couple that she graced me with.

As always, your nits, crits and suggestions are most appreciated.

Thank you for stopping by and looking and hopefully commenting.

Hope you enjoy,

Birdie

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Aug 02, 2015 at 09:49 PM

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Beautiful shots of both the flower and the Lady Ruby.

Carolyn

Aug 02, 2015 at 10:13 PM

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Love the composition in the second, and it seconds its own nomination with more vibrant color. First one is gorgeous, but color looks a little flat once you've seen the second.

Aug 02, 2015 at 10:17 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · The Lady Ruby and the Sunflower

Knew a little surgery couldn't keep you down for long! Two beauties and so glad your patience was rewarded! Both the hummer and its food source are gorgeous...
Eric

Aug 02, 2015 at 10:26 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · The Lady Ruby and the Sunflower

The first is super and the second even better for the cleaner background Roberta

Morris

Aug 02, 2015 at 10:35 PM

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Birdie, looks like 2 hours well spent.Really nice shots

Aug 02, 2015 at 10:43 PM

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Great shots, great compositions. Thanks for sharing.

May

Aug 02, 2015 at 10:43 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · The Lady Ruby and the Sunflower

What a set !! Class !!

Aug 03, 2015 at 02:09 AM

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Very nice work, Roberta. Interesting light; in the first one I thought you may have used a flash.

#1 very impressive, but #2 even better. Something about the bird looking up I think.

Aug 03, 2015 at 05:04 AM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · The Lady Ruby and the Sunflower

I like them both. Well done, Birdie.

Aug 03, 2015 at 06:33 AM

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awesome shots Roberta.

Aug 03, 2015 at 07:25 AM

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Very well done Birdie. I'd be happy with either, but 2 stands out ~ Ron

Aug 03, 2015 at 07:33 AM

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Both are great, Birdie, but the second one is extra special

Aug 03, 2015 at 07:38 AM

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Carolyn681 wrote:
Beautiful shots of both the flower and the Lady Ruby.

Carolyn

Thanks so much Carolyn.

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davidearls wrote:
Love the composition in the second, and it seconds its own nomination with more vibrant color. First one is gorgeous, but color looks a little flat once you've seen the second.

Thanks David. Amazing how a few inches and the light changes so much .
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eyelaser wrote:
Knew a little surgery couldn't keep you down for long! Two beauties and so glad your patience was rewarded! Both the hummer and its food source are gorgeous...
Eric

Thanks Eric. Patience is not in my nature

Was going a bit stir crazy not using the camera.
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morris wrote:
The first is super and the second even better for the cleaner background Roberta

Morris

Thanks so much Morris.

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kentvinyard wrote:
Birdie, looks like 2 hours well spent.Really nice shots

Kent, do appreciate it. Thank you.

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MayD wrote:
Great shots, great compositions. Thanks for sharing.

May

May, thanks for stopping by and commenting. I do so appreciate it.

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Vksrik wrote:
What a set !! Class !!

You are very kind. Thank you.

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dugaut wrote:
Very nice work, Roberta. Interesting light; in the first one I thought you may have used a flash.

#1 very impressive, but #2 even better. Something about the bird looking up I think.

Thank you so much. I was using flash in both, but dialed down between -1.7 and -2.

Birdie

Aug 03, 2015 at 02:33 PM

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Beautiful images Roberta. I have never seen a hummingbird approach a flower like you have captured in the second image. Excellent pair!

Aug 03, 2015 at 03:24 PM

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wow, you knocked my socks off, Roberta. just amazing.Hope you are feeling better, speedy recovery

Aug 03, 2015 at 08:56 PM

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psharvic wrote:
I like them both. Well done, Birdie.

Thank you !

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Herb Houghton wrote:

awesome shots Roberta.

Much appreciated Herb, thank you.

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surfnron wrote:
Very well done Birdie. I'd be happy with either, but 2 stands out ~ Ron

Ron, thank you .

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mitesh wrote:
Both are great, Birdie, but the second one is extra special

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Mitesh, I do appreciate it.

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Lori.P wrote:
Beautiful images Roberta. I have never seen a hummingbird approach a flower like you have captured in the second image. Excellent pair!

Thank you so much Lori.
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kdacharya wrote:
wow, you knocked my socks off, Roberta. just amazing.Hope you are feeling better, speedy recovery

Am feeling better, and thanks for the kind words.

Birdie

Aug 04, 2015 at 04:52 PM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · The Lady Ruby and the Sunflower

2 beauties, Birdie. Well done.
Rex

Aug 05, 2015 at 06:48 PM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · The Lady Ruby and the Sunflower

So beautiful capture Birdie. Great detail and nice color

Aug 05, 2015 at 06:53 PM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · The Lady Ruby and the Sunflower

Superb!

Aug 05, 2015 at 07:57 PM

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