Broad-Bill in Flight
Manically searching for the next meal, hummingbirds only seem to rest when they're standing guard over a food source. Madera Canyon, AZ.
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Some of the most spectacular birds to observe, hummingbirds can be found in practically any color of the rainbow. Their iridescent colors and lightning-fast movements make them extremely challenging, yet rewarding photography subjects. Arizona is home to more species than any other state in the US, species which are most heavily represented in this album.
A Magnificent Profile
This Rivoli's hummingbird (formerly known as the magnificent hummingbird) was kind enough to allow a few seconds for his head shot. Photo taken at Madera Canyon, AZ, USA.
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Anna in Flight
A male Anna's hummingbird, occupied by the never-ending search for nectar. Photo taken at Madera Canyon, AZ.
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Rivoli’s Hummingbird
Hummingbirds are uniquely tough to photograph on overcast days. Their colors, however, really pop. This Rivoli's (formerly magnificent) hummingbird kept perching on a stick right in front of me. Madera Canyon, AZ.
Anna’s Profile
The beautiful array of colors on the gorget of an Anna's Hummingbird. These hummingbirds are often considered "pink," but an overcast day highlights so much more. Tucson, AZ.
Gloomy Magnificence
Hummingbirds are uniquely tough to photograph on overcast days. Their colors, however, really pop. This Rivoli's (formerly magnificent) hummingbird kept perching on a stick right in front of me. Madera Canyon, AZ.
A Broad-Billed Portrait
Behold: The intricate detail of a broad-billed hummingbird! These magical little forest fairies are exclusive to the western hemisphere. The tropics of Africa and Asia have insects and small birds which satisfy comparable ecological roles, but nothing quite like hummingbirds! Madera Canyon, AZ
Gloomy Hummingbird
More heavily edited than my usual style, this broad-billed hummingbird makes a fantastic gloomy subject. Madera Canyon, AZ.
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Sunlit Iridescence
When bathed in bright sunlight, a broad-billed hummingbird's beautiful spectrum of colors are hard to overlook. Madera Canyon, AZ.
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