Rufous Male Hummingbird bathing

Rufous Male Hummingbird bathing

Rufous male hummingbird, bathing on our front patio, - captured from the open front window. I love the red/gold colours on his throat/gorget.

This hummer was very elusive, and he didn't hang around that long last summer.

Created by: Alandrapal.

Tools Used: 20D 100-400L handheld

Created on: May 2006

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Image Number: 32510

Comments:

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Aug 16, 2007 at 3:16 PM said:

thankyou Wilma for the nice comments, much appreciated. This one is a male rufous and am pretty sure they don't live in your area.

Wilma from Pennsylvania, USA on Aug 16, 2007 at 8:59 AM said:

This is gorgeous. Have never seen one of these in person. Magnificent coloring.

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Aug 12, 2007 at 12:34 AM said:

Hi Tam, was just thinking about you, -- thanks for the nice comments, good to see you here.

Zoya on Aug 12, 2007 at 12:15 AM said:

How did I miss this beauty. Great capture

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Dec 9, 2006 at 2:57 AM said:

that's very nice of you, Beverly and Carol, thankyou. Think it shouldn't be too long now before the other computer is ready (hopefully :)

Shutterbug from Maine on Dec 8, 2006 at 11:16 AM said:

We all will be glad when you upload pics again,We are missing YOU.

Carol

Talsi from WNC on Dec 8, 2006 at 9:22 AM said:

Didn't realize you couldn't post photos right now. How awful!

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Dec 8, 2006 at 12:05 AM said:

thankyou for the nice comments, Beverly. I'll be glad when I get my other computer back, so as to be able to post photos again :)

Talsi from WNC on Dec 7, 2006 at 11:56 AM said:

Beautiful bird and shot - He looks like he's thinking "don't mess with me"

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Dec 3, 2006 at 5:55 PM said:

glad you like it, Vince, -- they are fascinating little birds, - he was moving his body and wings slightly as he was bathing there.

Vincent from Auckland,New Zealand. on Dec 3, 2006 at 5:38 AM said:

Striking Head and neck on this hummer Alandra,very stunning,

regards Vince

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Dec 3, 2006 at 3:32 AM said:

thankyou Carol for the nice comments. Their throats are such a gorgeous golden red colour.

Shutterbug from Maine on Nov 28, 2006 at 5:54 PM said:

excellent photo of such a pretty colored hummer.

Carol

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Nov 28, 2006 at 5:51 PM said:

thanks Alex, glad you like it.

Whittler from Maine on Nov 23, 2006 at 8:20 PM said:

WOW!! what a great shot and a very colorful hummer.

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Nov 23, 2006 at 5:45 PM said:

thanks very much, Don and Alan, happy you like it. Hope everyones' enjoying their Thanksgiving

Alan (Bubbalinn) from Golden Valley, Arizona on Nov 23, 2006 at 1:27 AM said:

Awesome photo Alandra.. Your hummers sure have some bright colors, and you captured them perfectly.

donwrob from Ohio on Nov 23, 2006 at 12:42 AM said:

Drop dead color Alandra! Great capture, I kind of like the blurred wings. It conveys the bathing feel of the image well. Don

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Nov 22, 2006 at 10:27 PM said:

thanks Janice, glad you like it. I like the colours too.

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Nov 22, 2006 at 10:27 PM said:

thanks for the comment, Wally. Yep, there was movement , he was bathing :) - they move their wings when they bathe :)

sparkle1103 from Illinois on Nov 22, 2006 at 8:22 PM said:

Superb shot. Such vivid color.

Wally from Calgary on Nov 22, 2006 at 6:30 PM said:

Neat shot, relatively good color. Too bad there was a bit of movement as you took the shot

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