Comment from supergold
a wonderful close up Mary of this beautiful bird sipping some nectar from the amazing deep blue salvia flowers; the details of the bird feathers are outstanding;

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 18-Jun-2022

Thanks so much Fred :)

Comment from Sean T Phelan
COOL,Mary!
That's a really interesting bird and your well-presented and enjoyably colorful photograph of it looks Wonderful!
'Good Show',my friend!
~Sean

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 18-Jun-2022

Thanks Sean :)

reply by Sean T Phelan on 18-Jun-2022

You're welcome,Mary! : )

Comment from alaskapat
Wow Mary! This is a fabulous capture of this very interesting bird! It's beautiful and I love that long beak!
The bird is well placed within the frame and I think the purple salvia is gorgeous and tells a story of its own. The bird is well focused, this image is sharp and clear, exposure is correct, the colors and tones appear natural.
You have brought out such fine detail in feathers, face and beak, I especially appreciate that clear eye!
This is worthy of a six, I'm sorry I am out! this is beautiful work and was truly a pleasure to view!

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 Comment Written 17-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 18-Jun-2022

Thanks so much Pat appreciate your positive feedback :)

Comment from Glena Jessee-King
Lovely photography. Beautiful flowers, I belive their name is Salvia. The bird is nice. I like the rust color on the back of his head, top of the body. It seems large compared to the bushe(s) upon which he perches. Nice eye that matches the mentioned top color.

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 Comment Written 17-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 18-Jun-2022

Thanks very much again :)

Comment from cakemp55
A wonderful nature image of this eastern Spinebill on glorious purple Salvia. Excellent clarity in the details of the bird, beautifully composed and right place, right time. Great lighting and blurred background. Thanks for sharing Mary.

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 18-Jun-2022

Wow thanks so much Chris :)