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  1. 05-16-2009, 01:24 AM #1
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    Small and smaller

    Can you imagine.


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    Cropped closer.

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  2. 05-16-2009, 05:57 AM #2
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    Re: Small and smaller

    Excellent shots. It's hard to get a perspective on how small the chick must be. - TF
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  3. 05-16-2009, 06:27 AM #3
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    Re: Small and smaller

    Wow! Pretty amazing shots! The colors really jump out. Awesome.
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  4. 05-16-2009, 07:12 AM #4
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    Re: Small and smaller

    These are super beautiful shots!
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  5. 05-16-2009, 08:30 AM #5
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    Re: Small and smaller

    Thanks for the comments, folks !

    First time I've ever seen a hummingbird nest. Not sure I could get anything better, substantially different, or shoot from some better perspective though.
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  6. 05-16-2009, 09:56 AM #6
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    Re: Small and smaller

    Whoa. That second shot is amazing.
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  7. 05-17-2009, 08:13 AM #7
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    Re: Small and smaller

    Incredible! No I can't imagine how small that chick must be.

    Any ideas as to what makes up those tiny green "scales" on the nest?
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  8. 05-17-2009, 11:27 AM #8
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    Re: Small and smaller

    Quote Originally Posted by Loupey
    Any ideas as to what makes up those tiny green "scales" on the nest?
    Not a clue :blush2:
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  9. 05-17-2009, 11:56 AM #9
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    Re: Small and smaller

    Incredible! No I can't imagine how small that chick must be.
    Right at hatching, about the size of a lemon seed.

    Any ideas as to what makes up those tiny green "scales" on the nest?
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    Not a clue :blush2:
    Lichen.

    They use it for camouflage... and I suppose it works quite well. Hummers also like to use spider webs to hold the whole nest together.

    Wonderful shots, AE!
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  10. 05-17-2009, 06:47 PM #10
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    Re: Small and smaller

    That last image is beyond words! Awesome images!
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    Re: Small and smaller

    Outstanding catch AG. Congrats on truly amazing image.
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  12. 05-19-2009, 02:26 PM #12
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    Re: Small and smaller

    Aging,

    I thought I had taken some fairly decent shots of a humming bird, including those posted over the past month of so of babies and the mother, but now I see what a truly outstanding shot requires. Absolutely well done and most deserving of the Feature Photo. Congratulations. I tip my hat to you!

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  13. 05-19-2009, 06:06 PM #13
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    Re: Small and smaller

    Quote Originally Posted by Coastal Flyer
    Aging,

    I thought I had taken some fairly decent shots of a humming bird, including those posted over the past month of so of babies and the mother, but now I see what a truly outstanding shot requires. Absolutely well done and most deserving of the Feature Photo. Congratulations. I tip my hat to you!

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    Wow, you are very kind, David !! Yeah, I remember those shots and I was envious !

    I thought I was just sharing something I had never seen in person before and probably some of you might not have either. Anyhow, thank you, everyone !!
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  14. 05-21-2009, 05:50 PM #14
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    Re: Small and smaller

    Not sure how I missed this thread, but I'm glad I found it. These are great! Congrats on the featured photo!
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