Sun Setting on a Hummer & Tulip

Irish, 3 months ago

I absolutely LOVE This!

whisperingruth, 3 months ago

Stunning capture Dan! Lucky you and well done!

Judson Joyce, 3 months ago

Beautiful! The tulip looks like it is illuminating the humming bird! Great Look!

Julie Langford, 3 months ago

Oh this is stunning – nature at its absolute finest – love it

wdavies285, 3 months ago

wow this is awesome, fantastic capture

cdwork, 3 months ago

Fantastic image – the contrasting tones are awesome

jesika, 3 months ago

How very wonderful.
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Lindsay Knowles, 3 months ago

Brilliant Daniel

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Irish’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks so much, Mil : )

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to whisperingruth’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Ruth, always better to be lucky than good ; )

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Judson Joyce’s comment, 3 months ago

Much appreciated, Judson. I liked the warm colors as well.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Julie Langford’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you, Julie. I really appreciate it.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to wdavies285’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you very much, my friend.

AngelPhotozzz, 3 months ago

Outstanding!!!!!

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to cdwork’s comment, 3 months ago

Most appreciated. Thank you.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to jesika’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks so much, Jesika.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Lindsay Knowles’s comment, 3 months ago

Always a pleasure to hear from you. Thanks Lindsay.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to AngelPhotozzz’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you : )

Kenny Gulley Jr., 3 months ago

great clarity

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Kenny Gulley Jr.’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks much, Kenny.

George Lenz, 3 months ago

another great hummingbird shot… p.s. sent u an email :-)

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to George Lenz’s comment, 3 months ago

I’ll check it out. Thanks G!

Cornelia Togea, 3 months ago

simply gorgeous.

gypsykatz, 3 months ago

This is beautiful,fantastic shot!!!!

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Cornelia Togea’s comment, 3 months ago

Very much appreciated, Cornelia.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to gypsykatz’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you very much, my friend : )

Globalphotos, 3 months ago

Stunning capture, so clear and the colours are gorgeous !!

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Globalphotos’s comment, 3 months ago

Always a pleasure to hear from you. Thanks so much.

Daniel Rayfield, 3 months ago

Amazing capture, such a beautiful piece!!

amarica, 3 months ago

Wow, you are right, this is a hard shot, lucky you, great timing. Love it

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Daniel Rayfield’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks very much, my friend.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to amarica’s comment, 3 months ago

Very much appreciated, amarica.

Helene Kippert, 3 months ago

Wow stunning capture!

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Helene Kippert’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks so much, Helene.

Susanne Wickes, 3 months ago

Gorgeous shot! Well done.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Susanne Wickes’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you. I appreciate it.

JennyDean, 3 months ago

wow this is fantastic.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to JennyDean’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks very much.

helene ruiz, 3 months ago

gorgeous shot

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to helene ruiz’s comment, 3 months ago

Very much appreciated, Helene.

Jocelyn Hyers, 3 months ago

beautiful .. stunning capture … they are adorable birds …

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Jocelyn Hyers’s comment, 3 months ago

They are amazing animals. Thanks very much, Jocelyn.

Adrian Yang, 3 months ago

Big fan of your hummingbird shots. This is probably one of my favorites.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Adrian Yang’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you very much, Adrian. I really appreciate it : )

micmac, 3 months ago

Perfection ,oh! I wish I could have just one shot like that in my life,superb.

DonnaM, 3 months ago

Great catch…beautiful composition & color…clarity is unbelievable, crisp!
Exquisite Daniel :)

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to micmac’s comment, 3 months ago

haha… I’ve seen your portfolio, you already do. Thanks very much : )

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to DonnaM’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you so much, Donna!

Irene Burdell, 3 months ago

Fantastic image a really great shot.

micmac, 3 months ago

I did big slow birds but never a humming bird ,that’s the next step…. :)

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Irene Burdell’s comment, 3 months ago

Very much appreciated, Irene : )

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to micmac’s comment, 3 months ago

They are fun little creatures. But, I have no doubt that given the chance you’ll nail it!

DesImages, 3 months ago

Absolutely beautiful! Great colours.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to DesImages’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks so much.

Sue Kane, 3 months ago

What a catch….superb Daniel!!!!!!

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Sue Kane’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you, Sue.

Andy Harris, 3 months ago

wow – that is a beauty Daniel… great work!

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Andy Harris’s comment, 3 months ago

Very much appreciated, my friend : )

Anna Margittai, 3 months ago

seriously this couldnt have been any better.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Anna Margittai’s comment, 3 months ago

lol… I really appreciate that, thank you.

Tracey Mac, 3 months ago

Absolutely outstanding image, totally divine, just blows me away! :)

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Tracey Mac’s comment, 3 months ago

Very kind of you. Thanks so much : )

Beatrix M Varga, 3 months ago

Your hummingbird pictures are more than beautiful Daniel! I’m amazed! :)

Alyson Pearson, 3 months ago

why thank you so much for your great comment!
this shot is amazing!!

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Beatrix M Varga’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you very much for the kind comment, Beatrix.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Alyson Pearson’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks & your welcome, Alyson.

SharonD, 3 months ago

Wow how lucky were you.Gorgeous shot.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to SharonD’s comment, 3 months ago

Too lucky ; ) Thanks much, Sharon.

Sharon Wormleaton, 3 months ago

Absolutely fantastic!! Wish we had hummingbirds. They are an amazing bird

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Sharon Wormleaton’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks very much, Sharon. They are fantastic little birds.

Judith Winde, 3 months ago

Well, I see that the response to this photo has been minimal, so I thought I should help you out ;-) This…is…magnificent! Bravo, Daniel!!

Jan Cartwright, 3 months ago

Obviously, I’m not the only one who thinks this is fantastic – what a line of comments! Anyway, it’s wonderful. Great moment, beautiful warm light and color, perfect comp.

Sandra Brock, 3 months ago

This is just amazing….thanks for sharing it!

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Judith Winde’s comment, 3 months ago

lol… That’s great! Thank you very much, Judith. I really do appreciate your kind comments.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Sandra Brock’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you, Sandra. Much appreciated.

ECGardner, 3 months ago

What a gorgeous capture… Love that lighting and the way that her tiny wings glow, just like the tulip. How fortunate you were that she came to inspect the tulips and stayed long enough to get off that one shot. :)

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Jan Cartwright’s comment, 3 months ago

Truly more than I ever expected. Thanks so much, Jan : )

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to ECGardner’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you very much, EC. I did get lucky : )

Gary Beeler, 3 months ago

Amazingly beautiful!

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Gary Beeler’s comment, 3 months ago

Very much appreciated, Gary.

AnaCBStudio, 3 months ago

great lighting…very lovely capture!

Daniel J. McCa..., 3 months ago

Thank you, Ana : )

Lam Tran, 3 months ago

Excellent shot! Great action capture and lighting! Well Framed!

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Lam Tran’s comment, 3 months ago

Very much appreciated.

flowerindattic, 3 months ago

Wow, thats SUPER Stunning…..

cwwphotography, 3 months ago

WOW! What can i say that hasn’t already been said, this is just stunning. I am in awe!

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to flowerindattic’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you very much.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to cwwphotography’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you very much for the very kind comments : )

linaji, 3 months ago

wow Daniel,, I thought I had you on my watch list…I have missed so much!! this is superb!

dehk, 3 months ago

LOL i hate you , you know , i always wanna shoot a shot like that :D

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to linaji’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks so much, I really appreciate the very kind comments.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to dehk’s comment, 3 months ago

lol… I could say the exact same thing to you about the photos in your portfolio : )

Antanas, 3 months ago

great capture

dehk, 3 months ago

guess we always at the wrong places at the right time :D

david campbell, 3 months ago

wow

Forest Friends..., 3 months ago

Wonderful capture Daniel, where was this taken?

Neil Johnson, 3 months ago

Great shot! So in focus which must of been hard. The colors are sooo rich and the framing is perfect! Well done!

julie08, 3 months ago

Just perfect :)

jdmphotography, 3 months ago

Stunning a real awesome piece of work lovely ! (-:

dinghysailor1, 3 months ago

perfect!

KarDanCreations, 3 months ago

Great shot !! good job. love all your hummer shots.

Mundy Hackett, 3 months ago

Daniel you have some really nice hummer shots, this one is especially nice as it gets agood punch of color from that tulip!

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Antanas’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to david campbell’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Forest Friends Photography’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you. This was taken just North of Phoenix, Arizona.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Neil Johnson’s comment, 3 months ago

Very much appreciated, Neil.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to julie08’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Julie :)

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to jdmphotography’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you very much for the kind comment.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to dinghysailor1’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks : )

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to KarDanCreations’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks very much, Dan.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Mundy Hackett’s comment, 3 months ago

Very much appreciated, Mundy. Thank you.

Keeli, 3 months ago

Lucky indeed! Fantastic capture! Beautiful color, great light!

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Keeli’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks, Keeli : )

Luis Correia, 3 months ago

A real beauty perfect timing.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Luis Correia’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you very much, Luis.

LaurenTaylor ..., 3 months ago

Oh wow! This is absolutely stunning!

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to LaurenTaylor Photography’s comment, 3 months ago

Very much appreciated. Thank you.

wanda lechene, 3 months ago

WOW i am so loving this and the other bird shot. great work my friend

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to wanda lechene’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks very much, Wanda : )

Trevor Armstrong, 3 months ago

Wow what a geat capture Well done!

kcranmer, 3 months ago

Wow Daniel perfect timing for this…even if you were lucky I couldn’t get a shot like this…flawless clarity and focus too!

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Trevor Armstrong’s comment, 3 months ago

Very much appreciated. Thanks, Trevor!

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to kcranmer’s comment, 3 months ago

Something tells me you definitely could : ) Thank you very much for the kind comments, much appreciated.

conilouz, 3 months ago

WOW! Excellent shot. Lovely colors, and composition

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to conilouz’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you very much : )

Mariann Kovats, 3 months ago

That is just stunning picture.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Mariann Kovats’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you for taking the time to comment. Much appreciated.

Courtney Goddard, 3 months ago

SO it is luck i need!! Perfect!! haha :) Beautiful shot Dan!! So fresh and inspirational xo

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Courtney Goddard’s comment, 3 months ago

Always better to be lucky than good! Thanks Courtney : )

Christopher E..., 3 months ago

excellent shooting here..i think its the best hummer ive ever seen, and to capture it at a tulip!! outstanding shutterspeed choice!! awesome shooting here

gramabarb, 3 months ago

One of the most beautiful photograph’s I have ever seen of a hummingbird/flower! A winner!

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Christopher Ewing’s comment, 3 months ago

Wow, what nice praise – too kind! Thank you very much, Christopher.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to gramabarb’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you very much for the most complimentary comment. Much appreciated, Gramabarb : )

WesternDreamer, 3 months ago

Two things I do greatly admire in this shot… hummers and flowers, and what beautiful light you captured here too, as the sun was setting for the day…. sweet story also, how cool is that??!! ;~)

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to WesternDreamer’s comment, 3 months ago

Very much appreciated, LaWanda : )

Wendy Slee KMA, 3 months ago

these little birds symbolize love and joy to me…..what a brilliant capture you have here, with the tulip glowing in the light and the little hummer taking a peek…..

Shannon Garrity, 3 months ago

Beautiful capture! I tried for a hummingbird at my parents house all summer long. I think I may get a feeder of my own at the house. This is very inspiring!

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Wendy Slee KMA’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks so much, Wendy. Appreciate the kind comments : )

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Shannon Garrity’s comment, 3 months ago

Very much appreciated, Shannon. Definitely worth getting a feeder, not an easy catch but well worth it when you get a keeper : )

Antanas, 3 months ago

perfect

Mia1, 3 months ago

awesome timeing. Beautiful. Great shot.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Antanas’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks, my friend.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Mia1’s comment, 3 months ago

Very much appreciated, Mia : )

David McLean, 3 months ago

amazing capture Daniel. perfect shot in every way

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to David McLean’s comment, 3 months ago

Really appreciated, David.

Aphoto4You IPA, 3 months ago

yes this is done very nicely and its my fav ofcourse…

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Aphoto4You IPA’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you very much : )

Weasellady, 3 months ago

Wonderful shots.
I love the bird shots in particular.

Macky, 3 months ago

Superb capture Daniel!!

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Weasellady’s comment, 3 months ago

Very much appreciated. Thank you.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Macky’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks very much, Macky.

KEITH R. WILL..., 3 months ago

great shot

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to KEITH R. WILLIAMS’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Keith.

chriso, 3 months ago

this is truly a wondeful capture. Great light and focus.

Robert Elliott, 3 months ago

superb light, fantastic capture

jerry alcantara, 3 months ago

another fantastic shot ,you are the master of this style…wonderful

LittleCrawler, 3 months ago

So lovely and beautiful….its very nice!

Maureen Bloesch, 2 months ago

WOW!!!

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to LittleCrawler’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you, Melanie : )

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Robert Elliott’s comment, 2 months ago

Much appreciated, Robert.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to chriso’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you very much.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to jerry alcantara’s comment, 2 months ago

Much to kind : ) Thanks Jerry.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Maureen Bloesch’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks much, Maureen.

Leslie Battjes, 2 months ago

I read what you said..that this was a lucky, quick snap…wow! I’m impressed! :)

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Leslie Battjes’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks, Leslie : )

djlampkins, 2 months ago

What a wonderful body of work, Daniel. It was a pleasure browsing thru your portfolio… : )

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to djlampkins’s comment, 2 months ago

Much too kind : ) Thank you, Dave!

Helen Bascom KMA, 2 months ago

Simply beautiful.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Helen Bascom KMA’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you very much, Helen.

Al Bourassa, 2 months ago

Phenomenal!! Timing is everything!

Michael Kloepping, 2 months ago

incredible capture—thanks for sharing

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Al Bourassa’s comment, 2 months ago

Too true – better to be lucky than good : ) Thanks, Al.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Michael Kloepping’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you. I appreciate that, Michael.

Sarah261226, 2 months ago

love it

Emily Robida, 2 months ago

wow, i love it, how awesome you caught such an incredible action shot

Stephen Chapple, 2 months ago

Stunning detail is this action image, wonderful composition!

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Sarah261226’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you, Sarah.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Emily Robida’s comment, 2 months ago

Very much appreciated, Emily : )

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Stephen Chapple’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you kindly, Stephen.

jlynn, 2 months ago

Wow! Perfect!!

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to jlynn’s comment, 2 months ago

Very much appreciated, jlynn : )

alanalan, 2 months ago

Great..awesome pic great ..very nice Looks like a beautiful place, excellent shot! i liket your art is very nice….have agood time..alan

sarahnewton, 2 months ago

Amazing capture!

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to alanalan’s comment, 2 months ago

Much appreciated, alan.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to sarahnewton’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks kindly, Sarah. Glad to see you back :)

ELENNE BOOTHE, about 1 month ago

Great timing. wonderful shot. Wow!
another beautiful picture Daniel.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to ELENNE BOOTHE’s comment, about 1 month ago

Thank you very much, Elenne. I really appreciate it : )

KBdigital, about 1 month ago

I love this! The light plays off him so well, this is favourite material. ;)

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to KBdigital’s comment, about 1 month ago

Very kind of you. Thanks so much : )

Sandy Stewart, about 1 month ago

Lovely lighting and composition!

SueAnne, about 1 month ago

So beautiful… If you only knew how many humming birds I have photograhed trying to just get on even close to this… “I still haven’t” LOL

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to Sandy Stewart’s comment, about 1 month ago

Thank you, Sandy.

Daniel J. McCa... in reply to SueAnne’s comment, about 1 month ago

Thanks much, SueAnne. Keep it up, I don’t even want to think about how long it took me to get it right & how almost all are still deleted, patience is important w/ hummer shots : )

Periwinkle, about 1 month ago

A treat for the eyes!! Lovely capture. Beautiful light & color.

Lu Collaz