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Hummdinger!

© Scott Bland

Hummdinger!

Uploaded: May 21, 2004

Description

Female Ruby Throat Hummingbird found that our windows were too clean... she was dazed but alright. She allowed assistance to get back on her feet. What a wonderful creature, they are.

Comments

Vern E. Wahlberg May 21, 2004

AWESOME SCOTT , ONCE IN A LIFETIME SHOT.. #130216

Kelly Abernathy level-classic May 21, 2004

WOW - I agree - one in a lifetime. How beautiful - glad to hear she was okay -K #553640

Janet Detota May 21, 2004

Unbelievable! Never saw a hummingbird sitting still before. This is great! Happy she wasn't hurt! #553712

Casey A. Hanson May 21, 2004

This is great Scott, what an awesome shot! #553740

Lori Ditlefsen May 21, 2004

Wonderful shot Scott! Too bad it hit the window! #553788

Gary O`Dell May 21, 2004

Great capture Scott..they are a marvel in aerodynamics..Gary O #553911

Scott Bland May 21, 2004

Thanks everyone! It's all about being in the right place at the right time. The universe is good to me sometimes and this was one of those times. The best thing is that she flew off moments after this shot. And Gary, I agree about their flying abilities...simply a marvel.
Good Light to all.
Scott #554082

Karen Talasco May 22, 2004

Great shot, Scott. It's a shame she hit the window, but what a wonderful experience for you. Not many people can say they had a hummer sitting on the end of their finger. I'm glad she flew off unhurt. #554873

May 23, 2004

Scott, You're a true photographer who's ready any moment with your camera! I actually had the same experience but never even thought about snapping the moment:(. I was too buzy concerning if the little hummer would fly again, which she did. I had some colorful decorative figures on my clear glass door and no birds ever tried to get in my house again. Great shot, Scott!
Lisa Babusis #556707

Laura Berman June 02, 2004

Absolutely amazing, Scott, I think you've scooped us all on this one! #572856

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