Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Photo: Hummingbird on Ocotillo at Sunset

Here is a photo of a tiny hummingbird stretching his thin beak upwards at sunset.

The hummingbird is standing on the end of an Ocotillo cactus.

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12 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 10, 2010 at 4:49 AM

    Gorgeous shillouette, Julie!

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  2. brattcatAugust 10, 2010 at 4:53 AM

    Wow, the beak echoes the shape of the thorns.

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  3. Memphis MOJOAugust 10, 2010 at 5:33 AM

    Hummers are so active, making this a nice catch.

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  4. SharonAugust 10, 2010 at 6:06 AM

    A beautiful silhouette shot!

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  5. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comAugust 10, 2010 at 6:18 AM

    You'll have to share your secret. How do you gt a hummingbird to pose for you?

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  6. Life Is A Road TripAugust 10, 2010 at 6:22 AM

    You got three great objects in one shot!

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  7. EpicurosAugust 10, 2010 at 6:44 AM

    Your phtos are stunning! It is amazing how imnpressive photos can be shot with extremely simple subjects and lighting!

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  8. KaoriAugust 10, 2010 at 7:19 AM

    What a beautiful silhouette! So gorgeous!

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  9. PAKAugust 10, 2010 at 11:21 AM

    I like the colours of the photo! The whole series of photos with colourful background is beautiful!

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  10. Rob SiemannAugust 11, 2010 at 1:13 AM

    Very cool!

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  11. BlossomFlowerGirlAugust 11, 2010 at 6:10 AM

    BEautiful photo.
    Cheers,
    Melbourne Daily Photo

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  12. HaddockAugust 11, 2010 at 10:57 PM

    Love this one, especially the craning neck.

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