Young Hummingbird Bathing

: Young Hummingbird Bathing; young hummingbird as she bathes on fountain bubble. Taken from open front window, with telephoto lens; Created by: Alandrapal.; Tools Used: 20D, 100-400 L lens.; Created on: July 2006; Image Views: 97; Average Views per Day: 0.1; Image Number: 27717

Comments:

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Aug 3, 2006 at 5:10 PM said:

yes, I could do that Alex, putting a coin on the fountain, but the larger birds that drink there would probably soon knock the coin down : ) I thought the shots of the hummers bathing on the wet rhodo leaves would give a good idea as to their size also, in some of the earlier pics.

Alex D. from Alameda, CA on Aug 3, 2006 at 6:49 AM said:

As usual this is great. This hummer definitely looks different. It helps to see the bird not in flight or engaged in a particular activity. It does appear different in color (possibly age and/or lighting as you said).

Alandra, why not put something familiar like a coin on the fountain to help give us a sense of perspective and size in future shots.

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Aug 3, 2006 at 2:38 AM said:

thankyou Veverly and Carol. Yes, this one is a lot paler than the females that were here earlier, I think it's due to it being young. But also, the sun was very bright, and have noticed that the hummer shots turn out better if it's not as bright.

Shutterbug from Maine on Aug 2, 2006 at 5:19 PM said:

Great closeup!!!

Carol

Talsi from Western NOrth Carolina USA on Aug 2, 2006 at 4:43 PM said:

Nicely done. His colors seem pale, is that because he's young?

Anyhow, nice composure and focus.

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