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28-FEB-2016 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

About To Take Off!

I was thrilled to spot an Anna's Hummingbird at Delta Ponds again! This one would sit on a willow tree for a moment, fly off and then return. I watched for a while and got some good pictures. This one is a favorite. It is just about to fly off again.

Nikon COOLPIX P900
1/1000s f/6.5 at 357.0mm iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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John Buffin02-Mar-2016 01:03
Nice!
Steve Thuman02-Mar-2016 00:17
Such a cute little male. They are very habitual, perching on the same branch often.
Paul Milholland01-Mar-2016 05:26
Good catch of those electric green feathers.
Julie Oldfield01-Mar-2016 03:13
Fantastic timing. I really like the detail and color. V
Hank Vander Velde01-Mar-2016 02:56
Excellent takeoff shot Vern.
Clarence King29-Feb-2016 22:36
Fine capture of a difficult subject. v
Ruth Voorhis29-Feb-2016 22:29
Beautifully captured, Vern. Love the detail and color. V
Allan Jay29-Feb-2016 21:44
Outstanding timing and clarity, Vern!
Guest 29-Feb-2016 21:30
Beautiful capture!
Carter Creek29-Feb-2016 21:13
Excellent capture.
Martin Lamoon29-Feb-2016 20:33
A fine picture.
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William Barletta29-Feb-2016 20:23
I am always amazed that one can photograph these little guys. They move so fast ~V~
John Shen Photography29-Feb-2016 20:16
Ahhh.. wow.. super amazing capture and incredible to see! :)
Hernan E. Enriquez29-Feb-2016 18:44
Nice shot Vern, harder to do with that super zoom than with a DSLR! V
paplvr29-Feb-2016 18:09
Sweet, so hard to get their vibrating little bodies in focus. The feathers are so fine too. Neat shot. Linda S
Nirvan Hope29-Feb-2016 16:53
I can see why this would be a favorite choice - such expectancy with the wings already in motion, the head poised in the direction of flight.
Chris Gibbins29-Feb-2016 16:04
Splendid action shot, Vern, lots of movement in the wings, and sharp on the head. V.
Claude Gagnon29-Feb-2016 14:23
Love this action shot! Very well done :))
Jim Coffman29-Feb-2016 13:51
A real beauty, Vern!!
Roger Bailey29-Feb-2016 12:53
A superb action shot.
Kuriacose Joseph29-Feb-2016 12:04
Nice shot.
Yvonne29-Feb-2016 10:28
Superb! v
Tom LeRoy29-Feb-2016 09:26
Wow, spectacular catch! V
Raymond Dondzila 29-Feb-2016 08:52
...Great timing by a great photographer. That P900 camera is amazing, and it is in the hands of the right person.
Anna & Christian RECK29-Feb-2016 08:41
What a beautiful hummingbird!! BV. Anna
Anitta29-Feb-2016 08:25
Excellent capture, Vern. Very nice timing. V
Helen Betts29-Feb-2016 07:15
I like the motion in the wings in this perfectly timed capture! Beautiful iridescence, too. V.
laine29-Feb-2016 07:02
What a superb capture...love the combination of sharpness and motion. V
globalgadabout29-Feb-2016 06:36
wonderful image infused with dynamism...V
JSB PHOTOGRAPHS29-Feb-2016 06:05
Sweet timing on this one Vern, I love that green back. V
J Ponces29-Feb-2016 06:03
How lucky! always dreamed of seeing an Hummingbird, let alone photograph one... V
Bea.29-Feb-2016 05:57
Wow, what a catch, just at the right moment.
joseantonio29-Feb-2016 05:56
love the motion in the wings.V.
Laura Milholland29-Feb-2016 05:53
Totally cute shot of him, Vern. I love the action you captured so well.
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