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Description A male Costa's Hummingbird flashes me as I approach to photograph him. It is quite a treat to be able to be so close to these exquisite jewels and observe them as they go about their daily business of courting, nesting and feeding in
this open air building.
There are eight local varieties of hummers that are in residence here as the specific flowers that are the nectar source for the different hummingbirds come into bloom.

Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum, near Tucson, Arizona.
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Comments: 451

FalconFan In reply to ??? [2013-10-20 15:20:11 +0000 UTC]

Congratulations on your DD! I adore hummingbirds, and this is the PERFECT capture of one of these magnificent little birds--gorgeous color, exquisite focal length, and an amazing look at how their irridescent gorgets change color in different light--just stunning, and more than worthy of a DD! A really awesome gallery overall--you have a fabulous eye! Again--congrats!

FF

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papatheo In reply to FalconFan [2013-11-09 16:10:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for your insightful comments... I really appreciate your input!!!

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Gryffgirl [2013-10-20 15:00:24 +0000 UTC]

Great capture of a gorgeous bird!Β  Congratulations on your DD!

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papatheo In reply to Gryffgirl [2013-11-09 16:11:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!!!

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McRockstar In reply to ??? [2013-10-20 14:56:24 +0000 UTC]

Stunning!Β 

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papatheo In reply to McRockstar [2013-11-09 16:11:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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n-l-e In reply to ??? [2013-10-20 14:50:58 +0000 UTC]

wow!!!!

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papatheo In reply to n-l-e [2013-11-09 16:11:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!!!

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TheRuinsOfMan In reply to ??? [2013-10-20 14:36:29 +0000 UTC]

He looks kinda angry.

Awesome photo.

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papatheo In reply to TheRuinsOfMan [2013-11-09 16:16:31 +0000 UTC]

He is probably seeing his own reflection in my lens and challenging his unwelcome rival to a duel!!!
That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

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TheRuinsOfMan In reply to papatheo [2013-11-09 19:21:19 +0000 UTC]

You might be right.

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dizzyflower28 In reply to ??? [2013-10-20 14:25:34 +0000 UTC]

Wow, absolutely stunning photo!!

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papatheo In reply to dizzyflower28 [2013-11-09 16:17:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Canadagirlhetalia In reply to ??? [2013-10-20 14:20:33 +0000 UTC]

a beautiful shot of the huming bird btw congrats on the dd

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papatheo In reply to Canadagirlhetalia [2013-11-09 16:17:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Canadagirlhetalia In reply to papatheo [2013-11-09 16:42:39 +0000 UTC]

ur welcome~~

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NatureAndDragons In reply to ??? [2013-10-20 14:19:11 +0000 UTC]

Such a pretty bird. Congratulations on your well-deserved Daily Deviation!

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papatheo In reply to NatureAndDragons [2013-11-09 16:18:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!!

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Koeskull In reply to ??? [2013-10-20 14:16:28 +0000 UTC]

I love how even the tiniest and most adorable birds still have dinosaur feet that look like they could kill you haha.

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papatheo In reply to Koeskull [2013-11-09 16:21:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you... now I won't be able to sleep tonight!!!

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Fractaldragon In reply to ??? [2013-10-20 14:09:36 +0000 UTC]

This little guy is definitely a Living Jewel! hard to believe that he's real! Terrific photo! Congrats on the DD!

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papatheo In reply to Fractaldragon [2013-11-09 16:21:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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Skalle-Art In reply to ??? [2013-10-20 13:57:06 +0000 UTC]

What a beautiful hummingbird!

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papatheo In reply to Skalle-Art [2013-11-09 16:23:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you and welcome to dA!!!

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Skalle-Art In reply to papatheo [2013-11-10 15:58:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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mizzmint In reply to ??? [2013-10-20 13:53:35 +0000 UTC]

Congratulations on having your piece featured as one of today's Daily Deviations!

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papatheo In reply to mizzmint [2013-11-09 16:24:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!!!

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mizzmint In reply to papatheo [2013-11-30 03:39:25 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome

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HelenBurg In reply to ??? [2013-10-20 13:45:14 +0000 UTC]

Very beautiful shot!

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papatheo In reply to HelenBurg [2013-11-09 16:24:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Birdie121 In reply to ??? [2013-10-20 13:14:23 +0000 UTC]

What an incredible creature! Beautiful shot!

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papatheo In reply to Birdie121 [2013-11-09 16:24:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Badger-Crossed-Wolfy In reply to ??? [2013-10-20 13:08:00 +0000 UTC]

This is such a nice photo!

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papatheo In reply to Badger-Crossed-Wolfy [2013-11-09 16:25:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Badger-Crossed-Wolfy In reply to papatheo [2013-11-15 06:33:58 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome!

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WillemSvdMerwe In reply to ??? [2013-10-20 13:07:31 +0000 UTC]

What a splendid little hummer!Β  Great photo and well-deserved DD.

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papatheo In reply to WillemSvdMerwe [2013-11-09 16:26:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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LotusJadeThorn In reply to ??? [2013-10-20 11:56:09 +0000 UTC]

Wow o: !!!

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papatheo In reply to LotusJadeThorn [2013-11-09 16:27:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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LotusJadeThorn In reply to papatheo [2013-11-09 21:59:18 +0000 UTC]

That's okay!!

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JeanneyLost In reply to ??? [2013-10-20 11:47:16 +0000 UTC]

Looks like sequins on his head. Beautiful shot! Congrats to your DD!

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papatheo In reply to JeanneyLost [2013-11-09 16:27:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much and welcome to dA!!!

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The-Rasmus-Raven In reply to ??? [2013-10-20 11:37:39 +0000 UTC]

Just beautiful!!

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papatheo In reply to The-Rasmus-Raven [2013-11-09 16:28:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!!

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The-Rasmus-Raven In reply to papatheo [2013-11-10 14:49:14 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!!

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DoodleWithGlueGun In reply to ??? [2013-10-20 11:32:48 +0000 UTC]

this is just perfect isn't it.

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papatheo In reply to DoodleWithGlueGun [2013-11-09 16:28:58 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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YaB0iBlue In reply to ??? [2013-10-20 11:29:52 +0000 UTC]

Ah, hummingbirds, my favorite type of bird. Β And a well placed shot! The photo is beautiful.

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papatheo In reply to YaB0iBlue [2013-11-09 16:29:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Lintu47 In reply to ??? [2013-10-20 10:43:53 +0000 UTC]

    Congrats on the DD! Have a nice day!

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