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This green hermit hummingbird approached the stalk of banana flower the conventional way first. In a split second it changed its mind. Instead of hovering to be able to get to the nectar, it just landed on the top and did it that way. Why spend all the energy flapping your wings really fast to hover while it could be done a different way, huh? What a smart fella

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Captured at Cafe Colibri in Cinchona, which is perched on a slope and the smooth backdrop is the opposite site of the other slope 1-2 miles away and there is a valley in-between.

Thank you for looking,
Joshua


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A more conventional approach


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Well, that's a very smart way of feeding


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Looking up triumphantly - I did it!

Nov 19, 2016 at 08:51 AM

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Wow! A combination of two delicate yet bold subjects Joshua. Nice comp balance in each, spectacular details and color!

#2 is darn sweet

Karl

Nov 19, 2016 at 08:56 AM

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Karl Witt wrote:
Wow! A combination of two delicate yet bold subjects Joshua. Nice comp balance in each, spectacular details and color!

#2 is darn sweet

Karl

Thank you very much, Karl! I am flattered....

Nov 19, 2016 at 03:38 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · A smart fella!

Brilliant photography Joshua....print and be very proud!
Eric

Nov 19, 2016 at 03:43 PM

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Love 'em! Great captures with fantastic complimentary colors between the HB and the flower!

Incidentally, I've photographed the Ruby-throat doing similar behavior (pic here ). I thought the same as you; what a great energy-saving alternative to hovering!

Beautiful shots; thanks for posting.

Kim

Nov 19, 2016 at 03:48 PM

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Wow, beautiful and stunning images! Great work on these.
Keith W.

Nov 19, 2016 at 03:49 PM

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wonderer wrote:
Love 'em! Great captures with fantastic complimentary colors between the HB and the flower!

Incidentally, I've photographed the Ruby-throat doing similar behavior (pic here ). I thought the same as you; what a great energy-saving alternative to hovering!

Beautiful shots; thanks for posting.

Kim

Thank you very much, Kim! I am happy that you like the images. The HB you photographed had it even better; it didn't even have to bend over. The food was readily available at its eye level. And yes, we were thinking alike

Nov 19, 2016 at 03:59 PM

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kwilliam8 wrote:
Wow, beautiful and stunning images! Great work on these.
Keith W.

Thank you so very much, Keith. I am glad you like the images.

Nov 19, 2016 at 06:57 PM

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beautiful rendition of lovely subjects, Joshua. Nicely done

Nov 19, 2016 at 07:00 PM

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Marvelous shots Joshua.

Birdie

Nov 19, 2016 at 07:38 PM

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Sharp images Joshua.

Nov 19, 2016 at 07:57 PM

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Excellent work, clean background and crisp sharp subjects and composition.

Wendell

Nov 19, 2016 at 10:04 PM

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eyelaser wrote:
Brilliant photography Joshua....print and be very proud!
Eric

Thank you very much, Eric! I almost skipped you.....

kwilliam8 wrote:
Wow, beautiful and stunning images! Great work on these.
Keith W.

Keith, your kind words are greatly appreciated.

Nov 19, 2016 at 11:11 PM

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very nice set Joshua

Nov 20, 2016 at 02:46 AM

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These are top notch Joshua ~ Ron

Nov 20, 2016 at 07:53 AM

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Too tough to pick a fav...all #3 are beauties. Excellent set Joshua!

~Greg

Nov 20, 2016 at 08:54 AM

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top quality set Josh!

Morris

Nov 20, 2016 at 09:04 AM

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kdacharya wrote:
beautiful rendition of lovely subjects, Joshua. Nicely done

KD, thank you for stopping by and for your kind words!

birdied wrote:
Marvelous shots Joshua.

Birdie

Thank you very much, Roberta!

Ted ellis wrote:
Sharp images Joshua.

Ted, thank you kindly!

Nov 20, 2016 at 09:40 AM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · A smart fella!

All are so stunning Joshua

So lucky to have such beautiful birds to photograph!
BB

Nov 20, 2016 at 11:49 AM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · A smart fella!

Beautifully done, Joshua. I saw the Exif and you shot with Sony A7II or A7RII. How is the AF?

-Tam

Nov 20, 2016 at 01:55 PM

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