Hummingbird in Misting Spray, rests on Rhodo Leaf

Hummingbird in Misting Spray, rests on Rhodo Leaf

Hummingbird, Rufous female, bathing in the mist from the mister spray, (you can see the mist if you look at background) that we put up on the fence (specially for them : ) and the other small birds, who also love the mist.

The hummer rests on a Rhodo leaf, which gives you an idea of the size of the hummingbird.

They also drink the droplets that gather on the rhodo leaves, and the hummers and other very small birds slide around on the leaves as they try to bathe in the accumulated water on leaves : ) I like the white "underwear" feathers. Captured while sitting on the front patio

Created by: Alandrapal.

Tools Used: 20d & 100-400 lens, pspx

Created on: 15 June 2006

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Image Number: 25729

Comments:

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Oct 3, 2006 at 3:46 PM said:

thanks Shirree, for the nice comments. Reply is at other area.

meridianz from Hastings - New Zealand on Oct 3, 2006 at 7:49 AM said:

You are one talented lady. This is gorgeous. Such a cute little birdie, and you have captured it brilliantly!

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Jun 19, 2006 at 4:35 AM said:

thanks Alex, - the little bird looks quite vulnerable there like that. This is one of the clearest shots taken of the birds in the shrubbery. By being on the patio for this shot, was just that bit closer, compared with sitting at the open window, so it made all the difference to the detail.

Alex D. from Alameda, CA on Jun 19, 2006 at 3:49 AM said:

Spectacular. Love the detail. You really captured the moment. I feel like I am there.

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Jun 18, 2006 at 6:15 PM said:

Hi Janice, thanks, yes they are so small. Thought that would give a good idea of the size, compared to a Rhodo leaf.

sparkle1103 from Illinois on Jun 18, 2006 at 5:36 PM said:

Great shot. Gosh are they small.

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Jun 18, 2006 at 12:52 AM said:

hi Fella, yeah, I am so happy with it, just love it, and can't believe I fretted so long about "should I get it?" LOL. It was really "thanks to you" that I got it, and knew you'd be happy for me : ) I was so worried about not being able to figure out how to use it, but it was fine.

fella from wa state on Jun 17, 2006 at 11:47 PM said:

wow some great shots ..arnt you happy ya got the 20d ..fella

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Jun 17, 2006 at 8:33 PM said:

lol, Carol. They probably do bathe when you don't see them, on the leaves in the bushes etc. They slip and slide around, cute to watch.

Shutterbug from Maine on Jun 17, 2006 at 8:30 PM said:

Really cute,I guess ours are dirty little birds you never see them taking a bath.

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