Violet-headed Hummingbird Hovering
by Marlin and Laura Hum
Title
Violet-headed Hummingbird Hovering
Artist
Marlin and Laura Hum
Medium
Photograph
Description
This violet-headed hummingbird was photographed near La Fortuna, Costa Rica.
"Tiny compact hummingbird. Note short straight bill and bold white spot behind eye. Male has bright violet crown and throat; female has paler bluish crown and gray throat. Often flies with its tail slightly cocked. Most often seen feeding on small purple flowers in gardens, but also found in forested areas and edges." (www.ebird.org)
This hummingbird photo was featured in the following Fine Art America groups:
Animals 02/26/2019
Wildlife one a day 02/27/2019
A Birding Group-Wings on 02/28/2019
Wild Birds of the World on 02/28/2019
Birds in Focus 03/01/2019
1000 Views 12/27/2020
ABC group 02/20/2022
Go Take a Hike Photography 03/27/2023
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February 26th, 2019
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Comments (109)
Gary F Richards
So iridescent! Outstanding Violet-headed Hummingbird composition, lighting, shading, excellent color and artwork! F/L
Larry Kniskern
Congratulations, Marlin and Laura – your wildlife sticking its tongue out has been featured by the Go Take a Hike Photography Group! Feel free to add it to the 2023 Featured Images thread in the group discussion board for archive.
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your lovely art has been featured on the ABC Group home page from the Z IS For ZIPPY week, February 7 2022 - February 14, 2022. You are invited to add your wonderful art in the Features Archive Discussion in the ABC GROUP as a way to preserve your feature!
Gary F Richards
Truly magnificent! Outstanding capture, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L… voted in the Hello 2021…contest
Marlin and Laura Hum
Thank you so much, Christopher, for featuring Violet-headed Hummingbird Hovering in the 1000 Views group!
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
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