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 ~
Hummingbird... belongs to the following groups:
RB ALUMNI and Urban Wildlife Available for sale asMatted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

eyestrange
this is gorgeous, simply lovely
LjMaxx replied
Hello E.S> Many Thanks to you.. :) Hope u r well & good..
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
LOL don’t you hate that!! I have done that so many times!! Blonde moment!
LjMaxx
Well… I am having alot of those lately.. And I am blonde..lol.. Oh no….. :)
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 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. 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 Phot...
more like Outstanding on this one!!!!
joan warburton
Wonderful clarity, just beautiful!
LjMaxx replied
T.Y. Joan.. A tiny but mighty bird.. :)
rmenaker
what a cute little guy! nice shot…
LjMaxx replied
Thanks… :)
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
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
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
beautiful capture
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Nancy.. I appreciate & value the support you constantly give here to me & others.. :)
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Nancy… :) :) :)
photosbylefty
magnificent Lj
LjMaxx replied
Hi John.. I finally got one.. lol. Many Thanks to you for commenting too. :)
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
well whatever you are doing it is working
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
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
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
Now THAT is a pointy nose!!
LjMaxx replied
Yeah.. much more than the woodpeckers huh.. Thanks Al.. :)
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
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
Oh this is so pretty, the dof really brings that beautiful humming bird out
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
Once again, this is great!!!!!!
Béla Török
What a fabulos capture!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Handsome.. :)
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
Splendid
amarica
I love this. Love the litle bird looking toward heaven and the colors are gorgeous!
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
Wonderful! I’ve never seen a hummingbird at rest before!
Scott Bricker
my favorite…always such beautiful work, Lj
Waleska Luker
Aww, love this one!
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
A wonderful capture of this little beauty!!!!!
x- pose Klaus ...
This is so fantastic!!! Instant fav!!! Sorry that I can´t favour this 100 times!!!
Ginny York
Isn’t she gorgeous! You got some excellent detail in this LJ and great DOF! A definate favorite! :))
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
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
Superb shot, your portfolio is just great.
Nature's Realm
wonderful shot. – Dennis
Larry Trupp
Remarkable detail, nice work LJ
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 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 6 days ago
Extremely …beautiful bird…..........captured …!!
LjMaxx replied 4 days ago
Hello Basant. Many Thanks to you here~ :)
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 4 days ago
Incredible sharpness and color
LjMaxx replied 4 days ago
T.Y. for taking the time to comment here. I am appreciative~ :))