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Rufous Hummingbird

© Janine Russell
Deluxe Website: photosbyjanine.com

Rufous Hummingbird

Uploaded: August 14, 2007

Description

Photo was taken on August 13, 2007 at 4:45pm in Edmonds, Washington
Canon 400mm F/4 DO IS lens @ F/5, 1/250 second, ISO 400
POTD at Photo-of-the-Day.com on August 17, 2007
POTD at Shutterbugs.biz on September 2, 2007

Comments

Angela Azzinnaro August 14, 2007

What a terrific capture Janine!! Everything about this image is SO BEAUTIFUL!!! #713782

Anna Diederich August 14, 2007

Stunning image Janine! #4644451

Susie Peek-Swint August 14, 2007

Lovely capture Janine! #4644452

Mike D. Perez level-deluxe August 14, 2007

Beautiful details, colors and DOF, Janine! #4644455

David L. Luchowski August 14, 2007

Amazing capture,Janine.Superb clarity. #4644470

Janine Russell level-deluxe August 14, 2007

From Corinne Welp on 8/14/2007 12:14:00 AM

Stunning colors on the bird Janine, and so clear. Great capture.
#4644501

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 14, 2007

So lovely Janine! #4644504

Su Sana E. P level-classic August 14, 2007

Janine, I've been missing your bird shots.
Such a treat this is!! Timing, colors, clarity...all perfect as usual!!
#4644510

Bob Cammarata August 14, 2007

Terrific!! #4644526

Nadya Johnson August 14, 2007

Janine, this is FABULOUS! Wow. Exquisite capture here! #4644542

William Johnson August 14, 2007

Fabulous capture Janine, nice clarity, colour and composition. Bill J. #4644560

Buddy Venturanza August 14, 2007

I just got naothing to say more... everybody already:) #4644567

Jenny Bosmans August 14, 2007

WOW! Perfect timing and fantastic capture, Janine! :) #4644631

Paul Michko August 14, 2007

Awesome image, Janine. #4644653

Alan L. Borror August 14, 2007

An AWESOME capture, Janine! #4644708

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict August 14, 2007

This is very beautiful Janine, great capture...Dominick #4644718

Kathy Radford August 14, 2007

Wonderful capture Janine. We just put up a hummingbird feeder so I'm hoping to be able to get some good shots. They are fascinating to watch. Kathy in NH #4644722

Dr Silly level-classic August 14, 2007

Super capture. :O)
#4644754

William C. Raco level-classic August 14, 2007

Wow, the colors, the detail, the DoF and motion in the wings are all perfectly captured
Well done, Janine

Bill #4644807

Paul E. Earl August 14, 2007

Very beautiful, Janine!! #4644823

Joy Rector August 14, 2007

fantastic capture #4645147

Autum Rhoades August 14, 2007

Superb shot, Janine! Great motion capture! Beautiful! #4645238

Laurie Daily level-deluxe August 14, 2007

A beautiful capture, Janine. I have yet to see more than a hummingbird moth in my garden this year...this is a real treat to see! #4645370

Les Rhoades level-classic August 14, 2007

I like the out of focus reeds/grass. It gives the iamges a since of place. #4645516

Nikki McDonald level-classic August 14, 2007

Love the way this hummingbird is suspended in space in your capture--like an ornament on a Christmas tree. I caught myself looking for a string :) This is simply beautiful, Janine--love the iridescence you were able to capture--and everything else everyone noted!! #4645656

Murry Grigsby August 14, 2007

I can hear the swoosh of his wings from here Janine :0) Great catch, DOF, shutter speed, light and colors!! #4646020

Amber Kennedy August 14, 2007

Gosh! That is amazing, Janine! #4646078

Jillian Danielson August 14, 2007

Awesome job and thank you for your prayer support!! :) #4646088

Janine Russell level-deluxe August 14, 2007

Angela, Anna, Susie, Mike, David, Corinne, Donna, SuSana, Bob, Nadya, Bill, Salavador, Jenny, Paul M, Alan, Dominick, Kathy, Doc, Bill, Paul E, Joy, Autum, Laurie, Les, Nikki, Murry, Amber and Jillian, thanks very much for all of your kind words of encouragement. #4646299

Michelle L. Frick August 14, 2007

Awesome timing and incredible colors in this capture Janine! #4646321

Tarun Bose August 14, 2007

Outstanding capture as usual. Great details and colours. I wonder how you take these kind of photos so sharp. You are really a queen of bird photography. Well done Janine. #4647017

Sam Britt August 14, 2007

Beautiful hummingbird capture, Janine. #4647921

Gary G. Stewart August 14, 2007

Spectacular image Janine! The colors are wonderful as well as the detail, DOF and composition. #4648340

Dot K. August 14, 2007

Fantastic Capture! Colors and detail are wonderful. #4648370

Dolly L. Davis August 14, 2007

Beautiful capture, Janine! I love hummingbirds! Great detail, color, comp! #4649367

anonymous August 15, 2007

Awesome capture Janine! Outstanding colors, dof and composition! B- #4651976

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 15, 2007

Soooooo beautiful, Janine!!!! I love your hummingbirds and flower!!!!! k #4652726

Ronald F. Fischer August 15, 2007

Stunningly beautiful capture, Janine! #4653691

Janine Russell level-deluxe August 15, 2007

Michelle, Tarun, Sam, Gary, Dot, Dolly, Barbara, Kitty and Ron, thanks very much for your encouraging comments. #4654251

Ursula I. Abresch August 19, 2007

Wow, Janine, this is so beautiful! The hummingbird is just right. Love it! #4670223

Bob D. Hall level-classic August 20, 2007

Congrats on your EFP! #4671807

Janine Russell level-deluxe August 20, 2007

Ursula and Bob, thanks very much for your kind words of encouragement and congratulations. #4673704

Ken Smith level-classic August 21, 2007

You certainly have the knack for capturing these hummingbirds. Wonderful photo, Janine! #4677130

Janine Russell level-deluxe August 21, 2007

Ken, thanks very much for your encouraging comments. #4678238

Dennis Walton August 22, 2007

Amazing shot. What patience it must take to get a picture like this - plus the talent! http://www.fdwphotos.com #4684193

Janine Russell level-deluxe August 22, 2007

Dennis, thanks very much for your encouragement. #4684618

Carol Teal August 26, 2007

So cute Janine! Beautiful detail and color and a great capture! #4700381

Janine Russell level-deluxe August 26, 2007

Carol, thanks very much for your encouraging comments. #4702259

Robin R. August 29, 2007

The detail is amazing and the color is beautiful. #4721491

Janine Russell level-deluxe August 29, 2007

Robin, thanks very much for your encouraging comments. #4721620

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