finally, the rufous shots i've been after!

[squirl033]

went down to Juanita again this afternoon, and lo and behold, the rufous hummingbird was still hanging around. most of the afternoon, the light was too dull, and the sky too bright, but for a brief period, i got good enough light, and the hummer cooperated. the branch he'd been using as a rest stop last week apparently broke off, and his new perch du jour was about 10 feet closer, so i was able to get some good shots.

 

[tripod]

nice Rocky what do they call that little chest beard

 

[Bill Anderson]

nice Rocky what do they call that little chest beard

It is called a gorget.

Good shots, Rocky. It's about time that hummer cooperated with you.

 

[squirl033]

nice Rocky what do they call that little chest beard

thanks, Jerome!

It is called a gorget.
Good shots, Rocky. It's about time that hummer cooperated with you.

thanks, Bill! yeah, i was pretty well satisfied with these... they're not stellar, perhaps, but still very acceptable in my book!

 

[tripod]

thanks Bill I know it had name

 

[arlinescott]

My fav is the one with the wings extended. Great shots Rocky!

 

[squirl033]

My fav is the one with the wings extended. Great shots Rocky!

thanks, Arline!