Comment from avmurray
The hummingbird seems to be a very popular object for photographers on this site. I am not going to compete since we don't even have them in Norway. Must admit that I haven't managed to take any good photos at all of birds. I had a couple I thought I could post, but then I was thinking of your shot of birds and decided against it. LOL

Once again your focus is pin sharp showing lovely details in the bird, and once again your exposure is perfect. The green background is lovely, and the bard is standing out nicely.

Also the placement of the bird within the frame works well together with the neat cropping. Another well taken photo of a lovely bird.

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2012

Thank you so very much!

reply by avmurray on 20-Feb-2012

You are welcome

Comment from Mr Jones
there is only one bird photographer and he is the great willie. this is just superb and what a joy to view. just to let you know i have bought a new camera, with a decent zoom, so i might be shooting some (birds) myself. great work!

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2012

thank you so very much for a great review and high score!

Comment from 4 I AM
what a beautiful hummingbird shot willie. very crisp and the eye so fucused well. The lighting and composition are very lovely.

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Crystal Misty
Such an amazing capture, well done. The detail and sharpness are fantastic against that green blurred background. I love hummingbirds - only ever seen one when in Barbados (I live in England). They're so tiny and fast - brilliant.

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Sandra c. valentini
initial impact is stunning.
i had to take a closer look at this little guy.
outstanding close up view.
amazing photographic skill.

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2012

thank you so very much!

Comment from suffolkbrian
think i would have preferred willie to have seen all of the bird in this,but as i know this must have been difficult to get this,and its sharp,and good dof here,its worth five for that alone,well done again...brian

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2012

Thank you so very much! I too would have rather seen all the bird! I shot just a little early but if you wait you will get the tail! This is hard to get!

reply by suffolkbrian on 20-Feb-2012

your welcome,don,t think i could have got this

Comment from blujdrawings
whata nice bird shot here
i love the angle u capture here and the close up
u can see colour of feathers really well
thank s for sharing

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2012

thank you so very much!

Comment from dragifortuna
Excellent composition, with good focus and lighting, very good center of interest. I like have you caught the glitter in his eyes. Sorry I have only a five stars! GOOOD luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Sam S
Willie, you sure are a great bird photographer. Make that a great photographer, but birds seem to be your forte. You caught the catch light in the eye. Good composition, focus, crisp detail and good dof. Well done. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2012

Thank you so very much!

reply by Sam S on 20-Feb-2012

You're most welcome.

Comment from Msgt Clark
HO Hum Hum HUm
Good focus
Good lighting
Good composition
Good initial impact
Good center of interest
Good overall presentation
Thanks for sharing. Dave

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2012

thank you so very much!