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Anna's Hummingbird, Preening

© Nikki McDonald

Anna's Hummingbird, Preening

Uploaded: April 08, 2015 | Entered: April 08, 2015 16:59:19

Description

2nd place Winner
Category: Animals

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 3125/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800,800, FocalLength: 210.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A580

Comments

Michelle Alton April 08, 2015

Utterly brilliant work, Nikki. A favorite. #1613917

Mitch Spence level-classic April 08, 2015

Hard to find hummers settled down like this. A fine, fine image, Nikki. #11281824

Jeff Sielski April 08, 2015

Beautiful capture Nikki! #11281915

Dawn Thompson April 08, 2015

Exquisite Nikki! #11281956

Douglas Pignet April 09, 2015

lovely capture #11282029

Joy Rector April 09, 2015

love it, gorgeous capture #11282135

Chris Budny level-deluxe April 09, 2015

What a beauty! #11282214

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic April 09, 2015

Fantastic close-up capture, Nikki! Such an unusual pose! #11282312

Becky LeMaster April 09, 2015

It's hard to find these critter's ever sitting still! Awesome capture Nikki! #11282453

Susan Williams April 11, 2015

This one goes into my "all time favorites." The subject, pose, comp, colors, lighting, details and tones are all outstanding. It's almost like you were directing it like a model. #11283528

Mariann Kovats level-classic May 08, 2015

That is an amazing capture, Nikki! I love the colors and fantastic details! We should see this with Gold!
#11299109

Mariann Kovats level-classic May 08, 2015

That is an amazing capture, Nikki! I love the colors and fantastic details! We should see this with Gold!
#11299112

Mariann Kovats level-classic May 08, 2015

That is an amazing capture, Nikki! I love the colors and fantastic details! We should see this with Gold!
#11299113

Peggy Pfister level-classic May 12, 2015

Fabulous color, light, and details, Nikki! #11300982

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic May 14, 2015

Sweet! #11302267

Jill Odice level-classic May 20, 2015

Nikki, this I stunning. I know how hard it is to get a nice image of these fast moving little birds! That you have not only captured it, but in this pose is amazing! WINNER!!! Instant favorite for me... #11304987

Irene Colling level-classic May 20, 2015

Amazing photo Nikki. I am awed by the action, clarity and detail you captured. #11305269

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic May 20, 2015

Congratulations Nikki! #11305291

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict May 21, 2015

Wow, Nikki! Congrats on your awesome finalist! #11305731

Errick L. Cameron level-deluxe May 21, 2015

No surprise on this Finalist! congrats! #11305975

Peggy Pfister level-classic May 21, 2015

Congrats on this outstanding finalist, Nikki, and best of luck in the next round! #11306001

Susan Williams May 21, 2015

Patiently waiting for the Gold, Nikki. #11306140

Michele Peterson level-classic May 22, 2015

I knew it. One more level to go....:-) #11306668

Lydia Williams level-classic May 23, 2015

Wow, a great image here, Nikki. Congratulations on your finalist! #11306929

Lydia Williams level-classic May 23, 2015

Wow, a great image here, Nikki. Congratulations on your finalist! #11306931

Susan Williams May 24, 2015

Congratulations on your Gold win, Nikki! #11307608

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic May 24, 2015

Congratulations on your well deserved Gold! #11307620

Lydia Williams level-classic May 24, 2015

Congratulations Nikki! #11307669

Mitch Spence level-classic May 24, 2015

Of course, it's a gold winner. Congratulations, Nikki. #11307694

Val Feldman level-deluxe May 24, 2015

Technically, absolute perfection - but oh my, that preening pose with the tiny wing extended and the bill working away - uniquely wonderful! Warmest congrats, Nikki, on your excellent Gold Win! #11307709

tony W. austin May 24, 2015

Congrats on you gold #11307840

tony W. austin May 24, 2015

Congrats on you gold #11307841

Kathy Salerni level-classic May 24, 2015

Huge congrats on your awesome Winner, Nikki! #11307973

Patrick Rouzes level-classic May 25, 2015

Big congrats on your winner, Nikki.
#11308299

Peggy Pfister level-classic May 25, 2015

Congrats on this lovely winner, Nikki! #11308418

Joannie Bertucci level-classic May 26, 2015

Superb capture Nikki! Amazing presentation! Congrats on your gold badge! #11308766

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict May 26, 2015

Congrats on your well-deserved gold win! #11309020

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic May 27, 2015

Such a pretty bird in an unusual pose! Congratulations, Nikki, on your WIN here at BP and also in the PG101 Favorites poll!! #11309397

Emile Abbott level-deluxe May 27, 2015

Congratulations Nikki on your gold winner. #11309430

Dawn Thompson May 27, 2015

Congratulations on your win with this cute little guy Nikki! #11309633

Martha R. Mazon level-classic May 28, 2015

Congratulations on your sweet and unusual hummingbird portrait, 101 and BP winner! #11309696

Sylvia Rourke level-classic May 28, 2015

congrats on your gold win, so much character!
#11309926

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