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Photo of the Day ~ Birds Category ~ October 10, 2008

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Pit Stop
by Bud Hensley (Bud) 
Camera:
Pentax K20D
Location:
Middletown, Ohio
 
United States of America

Photographer Notes:
A Ruby-Throated Hummingbird fuels up for the long trip south. Some birds travel as much as 2,000 miles during migration.


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Caj Källmalm commented on October 10, 2008 05:13:
What a photo! Great capture of the bird in it's combined flight and meal and beautiful flowers too, congratulations on the POTD!
ellen hodges commented on October 10, 2008 07:17:
What a fabulous image, Bud! Congrats!!
Renee Harrell commented on October 10, 2008 07:43:
I'm so envious, Bud! I didn't get any shots of mine this year. This is excellent, the flowers add just the right touch! Incredible action capture of those whirlwind wings! Perfect focus and details of it's body! Congrats on the POTD win!
Linda Petersen commented on October 10, 2008 07:48:
Great photo!
Carmem Costa Mência commented on October 10, 2008 08:22:
Bud, your photo is perfect. A big moment. I like very much hummingbirds. My gallery: www.olhares.com/carmela One hug, Carmem.
Robin-Lee Vieira commented on October 10, 2008 09:47:
A beautiful capture of this little flying gem! These little ones are fast! Beautiful color and detail..along with excellent DOF as well! Big congrats on this lovely POTD!!
Barbara Socor commented on October 10, 2008 10:43:
A gorgeous -yes, even perfect-capture Bud! Excellent DOF, composition, and rich color. Wonderful work.......Congrats to you!
Daniel Källmalm commented on October 10, 2008 14:38:
Just one word, excellent!
Daniel Källmalm commented on October 10, 2008 14:39:
Just one word, excellent!
Bud Hensley commented on October 10, 2008 14:58:
Thanks, everyone, for your comments! Carmem - I visited your website and you have some beautiful images there. I envy the variety of hummingbirds you have where you live! If you're interested to see more Ruby-Throated hummingbirds, there's a link to my pbase galleries in my profile here.
Kathy Shogren commented on October 10, 2008 20:49:
Beautiful capture Bud. Congrats on POTD!
Monnie Ryan commented on October 10, 2008 21:37:
Awesome, Bud! You've made a difficult shot look easy. Perfect composition, gorgeous colors. Congratulations!
Patrice Cigallio Wesa commented on October 10, 2008 23:38:
Fantastic shot and composition, Bud. Great narrative too. Big congrats on your striking winner!


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