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Old 08-14-2009, 10:49 PM
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Default Another hummingbird.. Calliope this time

A Calliope female at a Crocosmia
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Old 08-14-2009, 10:51 PM
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Perfect timing, lovely colours and a stunning capture. Lovely work Classyshots.

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Old 08-14-2009, 10:55 PM
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This is a Wonderful Capture Classyshots! Great timing and the colors and the Hummer are beautiful.
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Old 08-14-2009, 10:59 PM
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well done .. great exposure , very tough subject to get right, and you got it right !

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Old 08-14-2009, 11:13 PM
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What a great capture. That is just stunning, absolutely stunning.
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Old 08-15-2009, 12:06 AM
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Perfect timing....nice nice shot.
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Old 08-15-2009, 12:10 AM
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Welcome to DPS.....very very nice photo.
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Old 08-15-2009, 02:30 AM
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A great capture! I love seeing them feasting on nectar from flowers and you've captured this one very well.
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Old 08-15-2009, 02:47 AM
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That's beautiful. Very nice detail and colors.
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Old 08-15-2009, 02:59 AM
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Stunning capture. Congratulations.
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