I Hope This Makes You Smile

This photo has been stolen by so many people that I suppose hiding it is useless at this point. I guess that I am more famous now than before.

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Cherishlovespink says:

I am smiling from ear to ear !! Love this shot Steve !!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeff Clow says:

I'm an admin for a group called The Best: BRAVO (INVITED images only), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Creative as all get out, Steve....and a world class image for all your efforts.

Brilliant shot:

BRAVO.....!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

lucycat says:

Hahah! I believe every word, yes I do. :-)
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

-Agustín Cowper Coles- says:

nice!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Cappy0161 says:

Wow - you must have been really bored. The straw trick is good.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

very1silent says:

Hillarious. I've been tempted by the idea of setting up something similar, but with an open side to the straw, and photographing the bird's tongue as it reaches down for the nectar.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

glenn. [deleted] says:

Very good!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Red~Star says:

OOOOOOOoh MY GOSH !!!! I am applauding you and your efforts on this one. How imaginative you are. I can't believe you actually got the hummer to drink out of the straw. Are you sure this isn't all photoshop? Excellent in every way....perfect light, sharpness, exposure, cropping, color, and BACKGROUND. Your hard work definitely paid off. This needs to be on a magazine cover. Do you ever submit your pics to the "Bird and Bloom" magazine? It's not exactly National Geographic but I'm sure they'd go nuts over your bird pics. You've got to do more with these than just entertain us here at Flickr. This is just GREAT.....sorry I was the catalyst to moving you away from the garbage can...but this is a real humdinger.

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Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

no thneeds needed says:

Now THAT'S creative. Hope you had as much fun doing it as I'm having looking at it. --Michael
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

kroo2u says:

Stunning - I am in awe!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

judwal says:

Fantastic..what a capture!
Certainly worth all the work you took to make it look effortless.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

winnu says:

That is so cool..... well done!!!!!!!!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

SteveStyle.photos says:

very cool ..... : ^ )
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Doug Watt says:

Well done with spectacular results!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

~Katie says:

I'm grinning ear to ear....very well done!

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Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

tephdra [deleted] says:

I lot of work....resulted in a great shot.

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Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

trishaclicks says:

Great shot, well worth the effort.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

pinoyphotog says:

Makes me envious.
But great catch!

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Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

[ r ♥ c e y t ♥ y ] {I br♥ke for migraines} says:

It has me grinning from ear to ear. Very inventive and beautifully captured!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

scubapup says:

lol! yeah i saw the hummer at kay also, it kept buzzing by, would have been a very tough shot even if i was ready for it lol
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

J Gilbert says:

The Anna's used to "feed" from car tail lights in Arizona when I lived there. No doubt they still do.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Gail__vacation says:

amazing...........love this

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Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

deb2524 says:

How creative! What an excellent project with wonderful results.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Red~Star says:

Congrat's on EXPLORE.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

_Val W says:

The result from your effort is amazing to say the least. A huge Bravo to you.....
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

euphemos says:

Awesome stuff!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

AdventureRequired says:

This photo made me SMILE
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Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

nvdragnldy-be back " tomorrow " says:

I agree with red star
needs to be published
more people need to see this fantastic shot!!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

CORDAN says:

Very cool!

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Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Scotia and Hamish says:

Awesome capture, Great detail.

Congratulations!! You are the Master Photographer
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

J.i.l.l. says:

Great photo! It made me smile!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

sir spoon says:

woww, this is pretty damn cool, if you ask me! brilliant photo, really shows that if you put some effort in you will get a good result! so is this your actual bird? must have been hard to train, haha! well, very well done, especially on the explore page! oh, and yes. it made me smile (:
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

acvbuilder says:

very, very cool, thanks for sharing this.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

baby7 says:

Very beautiful shot !!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

aculnaig972 (Gianluca Longu) says:

super shot
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Sharing wonders [deleted] says:

This is amazing.... congratulations on Explore page too.... well done.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

jayesh joshi says:

Superb
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Dharanendra Momaya says:

Stunning capture..........!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

liano.es.masterflash says:

Supreme!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God!!!!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

dkeyjon says:

yes it does:) brilliant shot
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

blueintheburgh says:

WOW!! Phenomenal humming bird shot!!!!

Fantastic Capture!
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Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Jim Vail Photos says:

Steve, I clicked on "Explore" this morning...and there was this photo!!! You made the front page!!!! Congrats my friend!!! I haven't made "Explore" since January!! This is one fantastic shot!!!

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Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

ABADBAD.Q8Y says:

thaats is th pic

god jop
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

gexi73 says:

Fantastic shot! now,i want take a drink!!!!!!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

klovir ~ in bangkok ~ says:

What can I say? truly an excellent shot from your effort! I need to learn more from you!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Sophie Schirmer Photography says:

Smiling so much :)
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

roraci says:

Fantastic shot: I dont' belive to my eyes! Compliments!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

ali bway says:

wow - amazing shot

a great reward for all your hard work.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

griegophoto says:

WOW Incredible Job! Great Shot
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

PixelHawk says:

Smile :-)
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

hawkeye_flickr says:

What a great capture!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

mppix300 [deleted] says:

this is an awesome shot - a well worth explore!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

gregob - been working - now on vacation says:

You went through alot, but it resulted in a great shot!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

makeupanid says:

I love it!!

It's fabulous-worth all the trouble!

Please add it to the pool again after the start bird is added in Feathery Friday-thanks!

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Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

CritterQueen says:

What a shot!
I think this photo is a

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Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Apple*Crumble says:

:-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)

maybe you should go on tour with your trained hummingbird.

:-)
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

O+O=O [deleted] says:

Génial!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

ottacat says:

It worked, I broke into a big wide smile!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

GeneSalassi says:

Beautiful idea!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

InWaves says:

I would have faved the thumbnail, had I been able.

amazing!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

birdie1925 says:

not only a smile but a good chuckle too!......There is just something special about connecting with a feathered friend, they knowing that there is no danger with you. We find that out Bluebirds actually want to hang out with us on the porch now and then.....and of course, that would include a mealworm treat.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Peggy Collins says:

You're the man, Steve! I can't believe I missed this yesterday. Your inventiveness and hard work really paid off big time with this amazing shot. Sometimes boredom can be a good thing...
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

victoria.anne says:

WOW! this is great... I'm NEED to show my mom this. She loves hummingbirds!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

paragkan says:

Superb! I can not imagine going through the elaborate process that you went through. But, certainly worth the results :)
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

CB Photography - says:

Fantastic....Wow! Congrats on the Explore you deserve it!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

cappyw says:

Awesome Capture!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

'pris says:

perfect!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Paradox :0- says:

This is a wonderful picture!! You were rewarded for all your hard work!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

pandoraice says:

Awesome shot!!!!
And perfect timing, this week's feathery friday is "keeping cool" !!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

mjkov says:

amazing photograph
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

brian.. says:

incredible
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

monica_meeneghan says:

This is Perfect!

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Congratulations. A brilliant shot and it did make me smile. I'm sure it was worth all the trouble.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

voicesbybrian says:

Bloody Brilliant! Bravo!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

bagastio34 says:

Oo.beautiful.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

sbenavid says:

Yes it did! ha
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

mingocat says:

:)
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

trampsmom14 says:

I really enjoyed this! Its precious!!!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

FancyLady says:

Terrific shot. Applause, applause
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

tatyveli says:

Such a great catch - love it, a beauty, and congrats on the home
page of explore with it too

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pepeito11 says:

woooow!!! i love your picture please join to my group! www.flickr.com/groups/786723@N24/
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Mizz Lizz 07 says:

it def. makes me smile! =)
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Shelly and Roy says:

Well done. It's surprising how much work goes into what looks like a lucky shot. Thanks for going to the trouble to make us smile.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

provideofx says:

Thanks for sharing this amazing shot with us.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

James Duckworth says:

Nice job! I did smile!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Emily Christine. says:

Bravo! amazing shot.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

nezza74 says:

Oh wow! Brilliant! And yes - definite smiling!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Gabby.- says:

it does! haha great!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

gamany says:

this is wonderful!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

interstellar burst says:

Haha.. smiles all around! Nice take!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

shetha says:

I can't tell what makes me smile more -- the photo or the story :-)
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

tandito says:

not only funny, but awesome !!
it's outstanding how you froze the hummingbird and got
that blurred background
excellent photo !
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

°Clò° says:

Absolutely it does!! :D
You took an AMAZING picture!!!
Caught an unique moment :)
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

HyeStyleShots says:

oh my goodness this is insane . I love it
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Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

TrishaLyn says:

This is an awesome shot, it's amazing!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

fargley says:

Thanks for ruining the magic! ...still a fantastic shot, and very creative!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Aaron Boysen says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called ABC pictures (by invite only), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

:)
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

this photo did make me smile.
awesome shot!!!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

MoBu67 says:

I think that's the best hummingbird shot I've ever seen. Big smile here.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Sara Spencer says:

Woah! So much work put in, and a masterpiece was made.
This made me grin from ear to ear!
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