I won't tell you how many shots I've taken of Hummingbirds over the
years, scores in Tobago alone but eventually there is a reward.
Taken at the Arnos Vale Hotel where there are twice daily feeds for
the birds and for the mosquitoes unless you prepare! Of course, there
was a sugar feeder near this magnificant specimen. Immature male
White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora)
This photo was taken on June 22, 2008 in Scarborough, Tobago, TT.
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Lincolnian (Brian) (48 months ago | reply)
Beautifully captured, nice work.
cazphoto.co.uk (48 months ago | reply)
Its incredible that their heads remain so still while the rest of them is moving so fast. Wonderful capture.
phillipbonsai (48 months ago | reply)
Thank you both. This result makes up for the hours spent in attempting to capture these wonderful, but fast, creatures.
Birds have an incredible capacity to maintain their heads still whilst the body moves, it is easy to demonstrate this with a tame chicken! ;o)
Moti Didi (40 months ago | reply)
You have chickens on your bird feeder, Phillip? : - )
Delightful image!
phillipbonsai (40 months ago | reply)
Lol, no way back doing my pharmacy degree.
KoriG (37 months ago | reply)
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fluffie-bunnie (36 months ago | reply)
This is a fabulous capture!
catsbow (34 months ago | reply)
Beautiful hummer.
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Images by John 'K' (34 months ago | reply)
What a strange looking hummer
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galntown (34 months ago | reply)
Very nice picture.
Cordelia L (34 months ago | reply)
Nice capture, beautiful bird!
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AlexandraPhotos (14 months ago | reply)
Sharp focus. Wonderful image
I really like your animal photo!
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Thomas Day Photography (11 months ago | reply)
Cracking photo, I love the combination of the sharp hummingbird and the movement in the wings.
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