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Nov 23, 2014 09:52 |  #1

My Costas Hummingbird buddy that's been hanging around my feeder this year.

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Nov 23, 2014 10:10 |  #2

Most in here would kill for that little guy, I can think of 4 or 5 guys at POTN that would turn inside out just for a day with your buddy. don't you think so Steve and Ted


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Nov 23, 2014 10:25 |  #3

Beautiful bird, great detail!


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Nov 23, 2014 10:46 |  #4

Really nice!


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Nov 23, 2014 11:13 as a reply to  @ G3G4G5's post |  #5

Thanks everyone. He's a lot of fun to have around, I've enjoyed his company.


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Nov 23, 2014 11:34 |  #6

Beautiful!


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Nov 23, 2014 15:58 |  #7

Great bird "art" Gene. Really nice color range.


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Nov 23, 2014 16:50 |  #8

kosin wrote in post #17288679 (external link)
Beautiful!

Thanks. When the light hits just right, the colors are amazing on a Costas.

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Great bird "art" Gene. Really nice color range.

Thanks Steve, I especially appreciate that coming from you.


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Nov 23, 2014 17:00 as a reply to  @ navydoc's post |  #9

Nicely done, and a beautiful bird. We still have Costa's, and an Anna's or two (which I find surprising).


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Nov 23, 2014 17:17 as a reply to  @ LV Moose's post |  #10

What beautiful images, i too love the colour depth, especially on the second one.


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Nov 23, 2014 21:09 |  #11

Gorgeous images Gene.


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Nov 24, 2014 04:45 |  #12

#2 is a great capture, well done Gene.


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Nov 24, 2014 11:22 as a reply to  @ Red Dexs's post |  #13

Thanks for the kind words everybody. I appreciate it.


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Nov 24, 2014 15:36 as a reply to  @ navydoc's post |  #14

Stunning. Great capture.

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Nov 26, 2014 12:36 |  #15

Great set.


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