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Little Ballerina
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Copyright: Jane Magen (jaycee) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1911 W: 8 N: 4976] (16095)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-31
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon PowerShot S5 IS, 1.5 Teleconverter
Exposure: f/4, 1/800 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-09-06 8:15
Viewed: 358
Points: 56
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
From Wikipedia
The Broad-tailed hummingbird or Jamie Broadey or Selasphorus platycercus, is a medium-sized hummingbird, nearly four inches (10 cm) in length.

Male and female both have iridescent green backs and crowns and a white breast. The male has a gorget (throat patch) that shines with a brilliant red iridescence. The female is much duller with rust-colored, mottled flanks and underside. Female's tail feathers are tipped with a band of white. In flight the wings produce a distinct trilling noise diagnostic for this species.
The summer range of the Broad-tailed Hummingbird extends across mountain forests and meadows throughout the Western United States, specifically the Great Basin region and southwards; the resident birds range from the cordilleran mountain areas of northern Mexico as far south as Guatemala. At summer's end the northerly birds migrate and overwinter in the southern part of their range. This species is somewhat vagrant, especially wintering birds, and is regularly seen in El Salvador where it does not breed. They occur at altitudes of 700-900 m up to 3.350 m ASL in the tropical parts of their range.

Aside from the typical hummingbird diet of nectar and insects found at flower blossoms, the broad-tailed hummingbird will also feed on foliage[verification needed] and actively hunt insects in flight. This species is not considered endangered; it appears to be able to adapt quite well to human-modified habitat and frequents shade coffee plantations.

Nests are small cup of plant fibers woven together and bound to a branch with collected spider webs. The female lays two plain white eggs, that she alone will incubate for 16 days. Young broad-tailed hummingbirds fledge about 23 days after hatching.

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Hello Jane,
nice hummingbird shot.
It really looks like it is dancing on the branchlet.
Nice composition with a informative note.
Very well done.
TFS
Helmut

I can see a bit of PP work..but it does it right...just the same things I would have done....perfecto..you are learning more than just the camera Jane......you really should go west for a break...a couple weeks on the ocean..think of the fun you would have...
Bob

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2130 W: 9 N: 5960] (22528)
  • [2008-09-06 8:36]

Hi Jane. You names this one well. It looks very elegant on the small twig against the blue sky. Good detail of the open wings showing us the underside. well done TFS good notes too.
Nick..

Hi Jane,
A beautiful image of this beutiful hummingbird in a nice pose.
TFS and greetings,
Bahadır

Hi Jane,
Excellent capture of this Hummingbird with nice pose and composition, sharp details, nice details of the wings, bright colours.
TFS
Pekka

hello Jane
what a nice capture for little hummingbird. from title to position and timing, all features great. focus also great. thanks for sharing, have a nice weekend
Ahmet

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1812 W: 29 N: 5246] (17188)
  • [2008-09-06 9:43]

Hi Jane,
Outstanding shot of this cute Hummingbird in a splendid dancing pose. Very impressive sharpness and colours and you have freezed the action so well here. The blue sky as BG looks magnificent. Excellent DOF, POV and composition. Thanks for sharing this fine image.
Sumon

Hello Jane wonderful shot of this pretty bird:) TFS.
Regards, Deniz

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 600 W: 0 N: 117] (669)
  • [2008-09-06 10:09]

Hi Jane, another lovely capture of a hummingbird. Wonderful composition. TFS.
Greetings,
Mehmet

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1357 W: 72 N: 2886] (9535)
  • [2008-09-06 10:28]

Hello Jane,
Although I see a little noise in the bird, it's a beauty, this photo. Great colours, also in the blue BG, very sharp and an excellent composition. Good title.
Kind regards,
Peter

Hello Jane.
Wonderful picture!
Register of a sensational moment!
Very good perspective; excellent sharpness and framing.
Congratulations for the great work!
Regards,
José Roberto

Hi Jane,

a well seen and well taken image, sharp throughout with good composition.

TFS

Robin

Ehehehe... what a lovely posture of this hummingbird Big Sis Jane! Really I like this so much! Perfectly composed! Nice details.
Many thanks for sharing this beautiful shot!
Have a nice sunday!
Cheers,

Bayram

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1427 W: 128 N: 5252] (23221)
  • [2008-09-06 13:17]

Hello Jane! Another great Hummingbird shot, you've become the specialist! Good pose and composition and a clear and sharp image, well done, thanks!

Mario

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  • efsus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 299 W: 22 N: 363] (1878)
  • [2008-09-06 13:46]

Merhaba Jane,

Çok güzel ve estetik olan bu pozu çok başarılı kaydetmişsiniz. Arka plan ve renkler de harika.
Hoşçakal.


Hüseyin

Hi Jane.
What a beautiful catch...Well done sister...Name of the picture perfect....Lovely bird and excellent composition...
Very informative note too...
All the best..
Leyla

Gorgeous capture Jane. He is dancing for joy. "Joy is not in things; it is in us" - Richard Wagner

Your joy is also very evident in your photo... and that joy is passed on to all of us who view it. TFS.

Larry

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1305 W: 0 N: 5107] (15234)
  • [2008-09-06 23:48]

Hi Jane

Lovely pose here with excellent colours and nice detail. I like the 'pointy' pose very much.

James

what an awesome shot, sis!Can't believe it is from an S5 IS!!
I do need to upgrade!...and soooon!
Awesome!
Goldy

Hi Jane,
A nice capture of this beautiful humming bird. Very well composed with sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1107 W: 6 N: 3063] (11326)
  • [2008-09-07 1:39]

Hi Jane,this time the choice of point of view mae a difference! Wonderfull and perfect pic,not easy to take so nice in backlight! My best compliments,have a nice Sunday,Luciano

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1111 W: 1 N: 4518] (15132)
  • [2008-09-07 4:53]

Hello Jane,
OK I finally had a chance at a hummingbird in Bobs old home town of Mendocino and well lets just say the resilts were diffiently not up to your standards. Fantastic work and title Jane, thanks.
Rick

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 996 W: 4 N: 2570] (11874)
  • [2008-09-07 9:02]

Hello Jane, Superb shot and well presented. Lovely presentation and good view. Great composition Ganesh

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2770 W: 151 N: 7984] (24857)
  • [2008-09-07 9:48]

Hello Jane,
A very apt title for this capture of a Broad-tailed Hummingbird. From this POV it looks like it is about to do a pirouette. Nice composition against your blue sky.
TFS this beauty,
Ivan

Hi Jane,

Very good framed picture.
Nice pose from the hummingbird.
I love the different length from the wings.

Gert

Hello Jane,
Nicely captured the hummingbird with a spread wings!
the colour on the lower body looks nice! also very pleasant with subject against the blue sky!
well done
p/s thinking of using 58mm macro lens (with adaptor) on the little friend for something small on ground?
Tony

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1026 W: 5 N: 2888] (10447)
  • [2008-09-08 19:28]

Hola Cousin.
Another great photo. Love this birds. Last weekend I went to find some but no luck, only Mosquito bite.
Saludos
Luis52.

Ciao Jane, splendid bird ibn great unusual pose with wonderful colors, fine details and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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