It's "Ruby Throated" Tuesday!

You just want to touch

He is looking at me :D

color reminds me of a peacock

Ouch.

What a color and texture !

Looks like lace.

riquissimooo

Smile!!!!!!!!!

Que cores!!!

It's "Ruby Throated" Tuesday! by MrClean1982.

My clearest shot yet!! When they're stuffed...they're much easier to photograph! Just kidding!

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photogenesis ... says:

Unbeatable quality shot - well done Mr C!
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Phillip Chitwood says:

This is the most detailed shot of a hummingbird I've ever seen! Text book photo!

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a.rud.beth says:

what a beauty !
perfect shot .
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lemank says:

wonderful shot!
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apey dawn says:

Oh wow love all the little details!
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Absolutely superb shot!

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Chickadee (Carole) says:

Excellent capture!!

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Schinke says:

You are my winner!
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doctian says:

beautiful shot!

Definitely a winner!!!
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Just2Peachy says:

Unbelievable!

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langkawi says:

Great job!!!

Definitely a winner!!!
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Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
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Scott N GA says:

Great job!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Alfredo11 says:

Fantastic portrait !!!!!!!!!!a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/a-gra de/">
A+++ Grade Photo
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Rashed Al Ben Ali says:

Nice colors

A+++ Grade Photo
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A+++ Grade Photo
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tv writer says:

This is fantastic - his feathers look iridescent. Gorgeous!

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Hongkiu says:

A+++ Grade Photo
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Lynngerald says:

Great shot

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James Donavon says:

Awesome shot..

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Kirpernicus says:

Fabulous details!

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

amethystrainn says:

Truly AMAZING!

This is definitely one of Flickrs Best

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

YHSH: IDVAAD says:

GRande, enorme detalle, belleza en su claridad.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

~Suemil~ says:

Outstanding capture! Beautiful colors!
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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Mc Shutter says:

Perfection, Kenny !
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QUALITY !
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

funkymum says:

amazing clarity - it looks like a collage with all that texture.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

1ManWithACamera says:

The clarity in this shot is just excellent.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

alfred koppel says:

Wonderful portrait!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Jam Master Jordan says:

Beautiful.
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Alfredo11 says:

You deserve anothe award!!!!!!!/a>
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rbackman says:

Amazing Capture
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silviaON says:

fantastic close up again !!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

RCastro says:

Simply unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

mimbrava says:

The best hummingbird shot ever.

I have faved and tagged your picture with BRAVO and this serves as an invitation to The Best: BRAVO.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

claufogolin says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called *Photos and Calendar* (Post 1: Comment 2), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

traceyisanozzy [deleted] says:

This is just Stunning, absolutely beautiful! Congrats on Explore! :-)
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

CeeCeeDotCa...I Wish You All a Merry Christmas♪ says:

this is one of the best hummingbird shots I have ever seen here on Flickr.....Good For you ..well done!!

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tintinian says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Empyrean Animals (invite only) - post 1 award 2 in the pool, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Danny Perez Photography says:

WOW!! The best hummingbird close up on flickr!!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

charminbayurr says:

Great photo - very nicely focused and sharp. Now, how did you get so close to get this at 100mm?

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freemysoul says:

This is awesome!!
Such great details on the feathers,
gorgeous colors!!
WOW!!

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annicariad says:

Beautiful work, Mr Clean.

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Mansapura says:

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Beauty!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

nathan_saksena says:

Just awesome and stunning. It is nature's colors mankind cannot copy but can capture and capture beautifully like you have done. EXQUISITE!
Nitin, Sydney
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

mion.nl says:

Lovely close-up!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

aGinger says:

So great capture!

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LoveCats2006 says:

Fantastic close-up!
Wonderful details!

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Isadore Berg says:

I am awed! Great clarity, and I love hummingbirds.
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jpongskie says:

wow! very nice..
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Jenny Lewelling says:

my mom adores hummingbirds. can't wait to show her this!
incredible!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Christy9799 says:

wow, this is SO beautifully detailed. Awesome job!

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fouram java says:

Leaves me speechless. The color and clarity - outstanding!!!!

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

maureen_g says:

Perfect capture!!! Awesome detail!!!
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tramani_sagrens says:

wow!!!

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luisa_m_c_m_cruz says:

Great capture.
Amaizng colors
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Rosiecheeks says:

What a beautiful bird and magnificent shot!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

ѕhadowdancer says:

So beautiful! Another one on the Explore front page! Congrats, you deserve it.

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*SΛM says:

Great colours and details!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Bumblebee says:

Dazzling!
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Amazing Shot!!!!!!!!!!! :)
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areyarey says:

..and its a beauty ..congrats on explore ! :))
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El_Sol says:

Instant Fav.... Congrats....
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Jessica New says:

Stunning.....
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gustaf wallen says:

Congratulations! I am just looking at it and within seconds poop up on Explore.
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collective nouns says:

this has incredible detail...great shot
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steffisawyer says:

How do you get such a clear crisp clean amazing shot!
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A.W.A.N says:

Wonderful

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Mike__D says:

Stunning capture and wonderful detail!
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Tracy» says:

Wow! Incredible photo!
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Sabinche says:

awesome shot, congrats!
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Debbie G says:

Astounding!!

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dianabog  says:

excellent, seen on explore first page!
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MissyV110 says:

I am stunned, moved, thrilled by this image.

Stellar!
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Jessica Bee says:

Beautiful

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BikBik says:

Cogratulations my friend your exquisite photo is on the frontpage of EXPLORE.

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I think this bird image is really excellent. You are invited to post it to Excellence In Avian Photography. Please read the rules before posting your image.
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This is an Amazing Shot! Please consider adding your photograph to the group Amazing Shots!
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alrobertson314 says:

That is amazingly amazing! How did you get that!?!?!?!
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Babi_Santander says:

Ok, it's fake right? it's a close-up..this guys can't stop moving... you're amazing!

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copeg says:

wow, stunning. So close, sharp, and colorful.
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WOW!!!

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patrickdodds1 says:

Gorgeous. Love the texture, the light, the detail....
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SheldonBranford says:

You have some stunning macros -- just incredibly awesome. And its amazing what they can do with taxidermy these days. ;->

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DragonFly Studio says:

WOW! What can I say? Every time I think you've taken the best shot possible of these birds, you take it up a notch! Amazing. I am utterly in awe!

Your work has inspired me!!
You are INVITED to post it in...

The Nature Group
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j_jyarbrough says:

Wow! This is gorgeous! Awesome close up!
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Holy Smokes says:

wow 100mm...congratulations
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ladyloneranger says:

Spectacular Shot!!!!
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GullFisk.cc says:

Great shot!!
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J Collette says:

(gallery & instructions)

Beautiful shot!
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Seen in the interestingness archives. (#9)
You know what?
In fifty years, all people in the World will talk about you as a legend on Flickr! :))))))
Champagne!!!!!!!!

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this has left me speechless
it has to be one of the best ever
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Suzanne takes you down says:

Brilliant! You had me for a second when I was reading your note underneath :)
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HITEC says:

Very cool
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