Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Nectar of the Cactus Flower


This tiny hummingbird was headed straight for this beautiful cactus flower.


A moment later, he was drinking his fill.
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11 comments:

  1. PerthDailyPhotoApril 3, 2012 at 2:19 AM

    Oh I hope everyone takes the time to enlarge these images Sharon, what a delight they are. Well done indeed!

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  2. LowellApril 3, 2012 at 2:40 AM

    Very nice! Beautiful flower and bird. Isn't it interesting how nature itself sometimes brings things together in a good way? Sometimes.

    Your photos are excellent!

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  3. KathyApril 3, 2012 at 5:10 AM

    and he hits the jackpot!

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  4. KarlApril 3, 2012 at 5:33 AM

    Oh la la, beautiful nature and action shots!

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  5. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comApril 3, 2012 at 6:08 AM

    Ahhhh!

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  6. JudyApril 3, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Isn't it exciting to see this and to be able to catch it in a photo!

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  7. CatalystApril 3, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    That's a great fast lens on your camera.

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  8. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"April 3, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    Brilliant!
    I love our British birds but really wish we had hummers too.

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  9. RedPatApril 3, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    You are becoming expert at these action shots! Bees, birds, etc!

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  10. Regina KApril 3, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    Wow, I can only dream of catching a beautiful action shot like this.

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  11. RandyApril 3, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    Stunning captures Sharon.

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