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Old 12-06-2009, 12:06 AM
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This hummer has been visiting the garden and more accurately my poui tree, which is in full bloom. I've been trying to get the best shots of her and here are two of them. Hope you enjoy.

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hummer and the flower

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Old 12-06-2009, 12:10 AM
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I'm always amazed at hummingbird photos, and these are no exception. What a beautiful creature, beautifully photographed.
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Oh wow! These are just amazing. Some of the best hummer pics I've seen.
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Old 12-06-2009, 01:16 AM
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Hello Michael - stunning images ... wow ... I don't mind a visitior like that everyday ..very pretty
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Old 12-06-2009, 01:27 AM
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Wow great shots!! These guys are hard to capture.
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Old 12-06-2009, 01:29 AM
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great caqpture. you stopped the wings. nice job
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Old 12-06-2009, 01:32 AM
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These are nice and beautiful blooms too
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These are just Gorgeous Michael! National Geographic Quality! Beautiful little hummer. You know we don't have them in South Korea; I guess they don't migrate this far north. I've even asked the bird experts here and they tell me they've never seen one here.
Thanks for sharing these
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Beautiful hummer Michael, I really like the stopped action.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tenzin'sMom View Post
I'm always amazed at hummingbird photos, and these are no exception. What a beautiful creature, beautifully photographed.
Thank you Tenzin's mom

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Originally Posted by sheltiesmama View Post
Oh wow! These are just amazing. Some of the best hummer pics I've seen.
Wow thanks a lot Shirley. Appreciate it.

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Hello Michael - stunning images ... wow ... I don't mind a visitior like that everyday ..very pretty
Thank You Hayward

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Wow great shots!! These guys are hard to capture.
Thanks, I've been trying this for the last three weekends, and its only now I'm beginning to get it right.

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