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Spring is really here

© Jerry Rega

Spring is really here

Uploaded: April 23, 2011

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Female Juvenile Ann’s Hummingbird
Title: Spring is really here
Facts: hummingbirds can fly up to 93 miles per hour for short distances!
• Hummingbirds are so quick that they can easily escape predators like snakes, falcons, jays, toucans, and cats, unless they are taken by surprise.
Anna's hummingbird Calypte anna is commonly seen in San Diego gardens all year. It was named for a 19th-century duchess, Anna Massena. The male birds have a red throat and a red crown!
Location: San Diego
Date taken: 3/27/2011 – 11:21:09 AM
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Focal Length: 200.0 mm
Lens: EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Shutter Speed: 1/2000th
Exposure Program: Aperture Priority AV
ISO Speed Rating: 200
F-Stop: 2.8
Metering Mode: Spot


Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 1/2000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Carolyn J. Connolly April 23, 2011

A *really* beautiful image, Jerry...and thanks for the info., too!! Very interesting!! :o) #1371586

Freddy Bland April 23, 2011

Wonderful information and a stunning and glorious capture, Jerry!! #9365205

Michelle Alton April 23, 2011

With small birds and butterflies, the background is just as important (in my opinion) as the flyer! This is gorgeous, Jerry. #9365338

Darren K. Fisher April 23, 2011

it doesn't get much better then this. Wonderful detail, timing and great DOF. This is a stunner. #9365885

Susan Weisensel April 23, 2011

GORGEOUS Jerry. #9365955

Liz blahh April 23, 2011

Quite beautiful! #9366126

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic April 24, 2011

Thank you for all the information. It really is helpful and gives me inspiration to try something like this. It is an awesome capture. #9366805

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