Hummingbird...

LjMaxx

Hummingbird...

A female hummingbird sits quietly in curiosity before me the other day in a tree branch ouside my room… She was soooo tiny a bird & delightful in play… Thanks for cking her out.. :) Looks best on a larger viewing here..

Urban Wildlife bird challenge~
Nikon D60 ~ 55-200
Summer 2008 ~ N.E. Conn ~

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Hummingbird... by LjMaxx
Hummingbird... by LjMaxx
  • eyestrange

    eyestrange

    this is gorgeous, simply lovely

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hello E.S> Many Thanks to you.. :) Hope u r well & good..

  • Kasey Cline

    Kasey Cline

    Very pretty LJ!!! love his colors…Very pretty!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thank you Kasey… I just got the size right this time.. Opps.. lol… :)

  • Kasey Cline

    Kasey Cline

    LOL don’t you hate that!! I have done that so many times!! Blonde moment!

  • LjMaxx

    LjMaxx

    Well… I am having alot of those lately.. And I am blonde..lol.. Oh no….. :)

  • eaglewatcher

    eaglewatcher

    Wonderful shot—love the DOF used. This highlights the subject so well!

  • LjMaxx replied

    T.Y. Michael.. Right place right time on this one.. :)

  • Jeff Palm Photography

    Jeff Palm Phot...

    Lj fantastic capture!!! Love the color and the clarity!!! awesome~

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks J.. I thought I did pretty darn good one this one..:)

  • David G. Fredrickson

    David G. Fredr...

    I did not know they could pose so well except when flying… Excellent capture Lj… Dave

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Dave.. Got lucky here for sure.. :)

  • Jeff Palm Photography

    Jeff Palm Phot...

    more like Outstanding on this one!!!!

  • joan warburton

    joan warburton

    Wonderful clarity, just beautiful!

  • LjMaxx replied

    T.Y. Joan.. A tiny but mighty bird.. :)

  • rmenaker

    rmenaker

    what a cute little guy! nice shot…

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks… :)

  • melant1017

    melant1017

    Hi LJ, I really love the blue and green background, it compliments the colors in the hummer. VERY WELL DONE!

  • LjMaxx replied

    She was up in a tree and some sky was showing thru.. I had to shoot quickly.. Then woooshhhh.. she was gone.. Thanks A… :)

  • MichaelTravis

    MichaelTravis

    NOW THAT’S A TOUGH CATCH.GOOD JOB SWEETY!
    MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMWA!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hey… Hope u r well & good this week.. I got lucky on this one Michael.. Mwaaaaaa back at you.. :) Thanks too…

  • lianne

    lianne

    I don’t know how you manage these extraordinary bird captures Lj but they are just incredible! This again is stunning!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks lianne.. I sit around the wooded areas alot daydreaming when I should be working.. lol.. Thats my big secret.. I have ooddles of these images but dont want to wear out thier welcome.. Oh yeah.. I sing to them too.. No one on earth likes my voice but the birds.. Hummm… Your very kind to say this to me.. I am quite grateful for you.. :)

  • Nancy Stafford

    Nancy Stafford

    beautiful capture

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Nancy.. I appreciate & value the support you constantly give here to me & others.. :)

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Nancy… :) :) :)

  • photosbylefty

    photosbylefty

    magnificent Lj

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi John.. I finally got one.. lol. Many Thanks to you for commenting too. :)

  • Anthony Hedger

    Anthony Hedger

    WOW! Lj you just keep on getting better all the time. An amazing shot and fantastic DOF

  • LjMaxx replied

    Good timing/place on this one A.. She just flew to me.. I sang abit.. She tilted her head alot (hummm~lol) then wooosh.. she was gone.. However.. I do appreciate your saying this.. I am getting more use to the new gear I think… finally… :)

  • Anthony Hedger

    Anthony Hedger

    well whatever you are doing it is working

  • Doreen

    Doreen

    Wonderful shot ! ! ! Our hummingbirds have left for the winter.

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Doreen… They will leave here soon too.. Saddens me some.. But.. we can always fly to them..lol. Thanks so much.. :)

  • Dayonda

    Dayonda

    She’s breath-takingly beautiful, isn’t she? Very good photo!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi… Many Thnaks to you.. I too think she is just devine to look at.. Soooo tiny too.. Have yourself a terrific day! :)

  • Keith Reesor

    Keith Reesor

    Wonderful capture Lj, not an easy task!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Keith.. My lucky moment with her.. Thanks for the positive all the time too.. You rock! .:)

  • Al Bourassa

    Al Bourassa

    Now THAT is a pointy nose!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Yeah.. much more than the woodpeckers huh.. Thanks Al.. :)

  • Lynn Bawden

    Lynn Bawden

    I love the colors and the clarity of this photo. Nice job, LJ…Lynn

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Lynn.. Isn’t she a beauty… SHe was cking me out I think.. Or.. It was her reaction to my voice.. Humm…lol.. :) Thank you!

  • Kate Adams

    Kate Adams

    Had to smile when I saw this….absolutely stunning Lj,,nicely done!!!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    This comment alone is worth everything to me.. T.Y. :)

  • SueAnne

    SueAnne

    Oh this is so pretty, the dof really brings that beautiful humming bird out

  • arnene

    arnene

    Nice photograph. Even that branch compliments the bird. Nature is real artist. You belong straightway to nature. Great work of art. thanks.

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks so much for commenting Arnene.. Yes.. Natures canvas is the beauty.. I was fortunate enough to capture a small piece of it.. :)

  • ThaisH

    ThaisH

    Once again, this is great!!!!!!

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    What a fabulos capture!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Handsome.. :)

  • Glenna Walker

    Glenna Walker

    This little bird has become my favorite of all birds just in the past month…I got my first shots of them…had so much fun doing it…I look forward to seeing them again next season…they are so incredibly amazing little birds…awesome catch LJ!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Glenna.. Yes.. I too find them fun and fascinating to capture… Always a welcome challenge.. :)

  • WayoftheWarrior

    WayoftheWarrior

    Splendid

  • amarica

    amarica

    I love this. Love the litle bird looking toward heaven and the colors are gorgeous!

  • cdudak

    cdudak

    Beautiful shot of this hummingbird. I love the bg here, just perfect.

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Kay.. Not so easy to get for me this day.. But final;y.. lol.. Much appreciation to you for commenting.. :)

  • Julie Miles

    Julie Miles

    Wonderful! I’ve never seen a hummingbird at rest before!

  • Scott Bricker

    Scott Bricker

    my favorite…always such beautiful work, Lj

  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker

    Aww, love this one!

  • Chris Crabb

    Chris Crabb

    Stunning shot! very sharp contrast to the background,perfection :-)

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thaks so much Chris. I do adore this mighty tiny birds. :)

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    A wonderful capture of this little beauty!!!!!

  • x- pose Klaus Wanjek

    x- pose Klaus ...

    This is so fantastic!!! Instant fav!!! Sorry that I can´t favour this 100 times!!!

  • Ginny York

    Ginny York

    Isn’t she gorgeous! You got some excellent detail in this LJ and great DOF! A definate favorite! :))

  • Tom Newman

    Tom Newman

    A magnificent shot Lj , superb detail and beautiful bokeh :-)

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks so much Tom.. Isnt she a beauty.. We became fast friends last summer.. Well..ok.. she was way faster than I.. lol.. What a joy for me.. ~:)

  • maxy

    maxy

    Arent’ they the coolest little birds?!!! This is an excellent catch of it sitting and waiting! Funny – they do seem to love those outer limbs! xoxo!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hey Maxy. Thanks! This one is from the old days at TPW. lol.. looks better here.. :)

  • Rajdev D

    Rajdev D

    Superb shot, your portfolio is just great.

  • Nature's Realm

    Nature's Realm

    wonderful shot. – Dennis

  • Larry Trupp

    Larry Trupp

    Remarkable detail, nice work LJ

  • Bob Moore

    Bob Moore 7 days ago

    I luv shooting hummingbirds, great shot

  • LjMaxx replied 7 days ago

    Thanks so much for commenting here Bob. Yes.. I love to shoot them too. Had a few fly into my house and visit me too.. Seems they like to be photographed.. lol. :)))

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1 6 days ago

    what an absolute beauty! such an outstanding capture! wonderful work!!
    :))

  • LjMaxx replied 4 days ago

    Thanks so much D.S.. Glad you liked it. I certainly challenge myself with these birds and their speedy maneuvering ability.. lol.. . Merry Christmas to you too~ :)))

  • BasantSoni

    BasantSoni 6 days ago

    Extremely …beautiful bird…..........captured …!!

  • LjMaxx replied 4 days ago

    Hello Basant. Many Thanks to you here~ :)

  • kenspics

    kenspics 6 days ago

    Outstanding capture Lj!!!
    They are absolutely gorgeous!!!!
    And it’s not often we get to see them like this – without their wings beating (60 to 80 beats per second!!!)

  • LjMaxx replied 4 days ago

    Thanks Ken.. I was singing to him.. hahahah.. froze him in his tracks with curiosity as to what the heck that noise was.. lol ~:)))

  • schiabor

    schiabor 4 days ago

    Incredible sharpness and color

  • LjMaxx replied 4 days ago

    T.Y. for taking the time to comment here. I am appreciative~ :))

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