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Preening hummingbird caught red-headed
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Preening hummingbird caught red-headed (Calypte anna)

The iridescence around the hummingbird's head salvaged what would have otherwise been a boring butt shot into a splash of colors as she preened.

Nikon d5, 500/5.6e shot at 1/1600, f/6.3, ISO 800. Cropped down to 5.9 MP (1.9x, 950mm).
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Location
Santa Cruz, California
Date taken
June 15, 2020
Scientific name
Calypte anna
Equipment used
Nikon d5, Nikon 500mm f/5.6e
delia todd
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LOL that contortionist has made for a rather confusing hummer shape, doesn't it!!!

That's a super picture Marc - many thanks for showing it to us and for the smile too lad.
 

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