Take five

talsi - May 12, 2008 08:42 AM EDT
Nice image and composition.

golda - Apr 24, 2008 04:01 PM EDT
Wintersville,LOL you are just too funny Don.Remember, we are on the west coast,and the weather, usually...(and I use the term loosely)is quite mild at this time of the year.A few days ago tho'it was a different story.We had a very cold ridge of air,and for a few days it felt like "Wintersville"here also.Thanks for looking in.

donwrob - Apr 24, 2008 09:36 AM EDT
I can't believe you guys get these guys back so early! Great shot of him! Beautiful hummer Golda! Alandra said: "I see its feeding tube is protruding a bit from the end of its beak". Golda, that is Alandra's nice way of saying he's sticking his tougue out at you! LOL. Vicki, I don't believe you will see a Rufous anywhere in the Eastern US. I wish, but Ruby Throated hummers are all we have. Don

TravlynWomyn - Apr 24, 2008 08:37 AM EDT
Gplda, is this hummer really this color? It's beautiful. I have to find out if there are any around us here in southern New York. We aren't far from last year's area. I've heard several woodpeckers - four Downys were on a tree together last night - but scooted off when they saw me reach for my camera - darn it - Vicki

golda - Apr 16, 2008 02:21 AM EDT
Thanks so much everyone, for your great comments.I am finding birds pretty challenging,but this experience was quite encouraging when I see the end result.

marysham - Apr 15, 2008 10:42 PM EDT
Golda, wonderful capture with beautiful detail and warm natural colors.

shutterbug - Apr 15, 2008 07:07 PM EDT
Lovely photo of the Hummer. Carol

alandrapal - Apr 15, 2008 03:57 PM EDT
great shot of the Rufous male, Golda. Looks like a brother to "ours" :) I see its feeding tube is protruding a bit from the end of its beak.

A.Lovely - Apr 15, 2008 10:19 AM EDT
Wonderful colors and beautifully taken photograph. So enjoyable.