JPG: Photos: "Rufous" by Michael Ball

Rufous

by Michael Ball

Uploaded 5 Apr 2009 — 56 favorites

Cool fact:
The Rufous Hummingbird makes one of the longest migratory journeys of any bird in the world, as measured by body size. At just over 3 inches long, its roughly 3,900-mile (6,276 km) movement (one-way) from Alaska to Mexico is equivalent to 78,470,000 body lengths. In comparison, the 13-inch-long Arctic Tern's one-way flight of about 11,185 mi (18,000 km) is only 51,430,000 body lengths.
(Source: All About Birds)

I don't have a good picture of one flying......yet.

53 responses

Regenia Brabham gave props (5 Apr 2009):
This is incredible Michael!! Awesome detail!!! Perfection! Can't wait to see what you capture next.
Rob Roy gave props (5 Apr 2009):
YIKES!! 3,900-miles!! You must have some AWEsome juice in that feeder to make this little guy fly THAT far, Mike!! :~) ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE shot!! The Audubon Society would love to see this!! Tack sharp, beautiful bird, wondrous color, perfect composition. AAA+++ ...and the stats are great too, Mike!!
Ning gave props (5 Apr 2009):
Wowww! it's good imformation , I never know that .Thank you !
Judy Wanamaker gave props (5 Apr 2009):
Michael, I have never seen one of these. We have mostly rubythroated hummingbirds here. This is one of the best captures I have ever seen. His colors and details are so sharp. You can even see that his beak is wet where he dipped into the feeder. WOW!!!
Norman Caldwell gave props (5 Apr 2009):
Great great capture!
Nancy Richard gave props (5 Apr 2009):
I hope that this little guy got some favorable winds! The fete is phenomenal, as is the shot! FANTASTIC SHARPNESS, FRAMING, ETC. Great job, Mike!
Lynn H gave props (5 Apr 2009):
OH MY GOSH! You got him! What a great shot!!!! This is just wonderful!!
Litz Go gave props (5 Apr 2009):
Amazing shot! So perfect!!!
JOE FAILK gave props (5 Apr 2009):
Super shot! Thank for the info also
Nelson Campbell gave props (5 Apr 2009):
What an incredible shot!!! WOW!
Wallace Jones gave props (5 Apr 2009):
wow! what a great shot of something that is very hard to capture!
Donald Garrett gave props (5 Apr 2009):
Any closer and you could see if he were wearing contact lenses!! Totally awesome shot, Mike! Those colors leap off the page!
Lindsay gave props (5 Apr 2009):
So stunning!!!
Joy B gave props (5 Apr 2009):
Gorgeous!
Betty Maxey said (5 Apr 2009):
You captured him so beautifully. Wow....awesome shot!!!
Warren ~Mangione~ gave props (5 Apr 2009):
That is amazing! A great shot of an Olympic Champion bird!!!
Maurie A gave props (5 Apr 2009):
OMG Michael, I've never seen one of these little guys...... this is the most amazing shot of him. I'm like Judy, I only see Ruby-throated around here..... did I say this is an awesome photo!!!! You did an amazing job capturing him.
elfriede fulda gave props (5 Apr 2009):
oh lovely
Nicole DeVita gave props (5 Apr 2009):
This little guy has amazing coloring!! Fantastic capture Michael!!!
Andrea Petersen gave props (5 Apr 2009):
What a fantastic shot Michael!!! So sharp...This is one that should be published!
Karen K Smith gave props (5 Apr 2009):
Excellent capture..you are so good at capturing hummers! The winged type I mean.
Ann Reece gave props (6 Apr 2009):
What an awesome PERFECT photo of this hummingbird. The detail is stunning!!!
Jüri Vissak gave props (6 Apr 2009):
Beautiful macro! Great colours.
Matt. (Deleted) gave props (6 Apr 2009):
WOW Amazing Capture....Great Work.
eithne mythen gave props (6 Apr 2009):
Stunning shot of a very striking little bird, very interesting facts too... thank you..
Rob Roy gave props (6 Apr 2009):
Back to specifically mention and applaud you for that background, Mike-- WOW!!
JS Daniel gave props (6 Apr 2009):
Perfect shot! Very sharp!!
Gail Anderson gave props (6 Apr 2009):
Wow, Michael... this is just awesome! the color and clairty are making me ohso jealous!
Deborah Downes gave props (6 Apr 2009):
I bet you will capture one flying. This sure is an amazing capture of one standing still. Thanks for the background info.
John Sweeney gave props (6 Apr 2009):
AMAZING!!! WOW - Love it
Christopher J Chalk gave props (6 Apr 2009):
Simply stunning capture Michael, what a beautiful bird! Thanks for the great info too:)
Sherry gave props (6 Apr 2009):
Woweewow! Excellent capture!
Lesley S gave props (6 Apr 2009):
AMAZING capture!!! Absolutely beautiful. Such incredible detail - and so sharp. Fantastic!!
Talon gave props (6 Apr 2009):
stunny capture!
Gasin Trossen gave props (7 Apr 2009):
Excellent shot!
Paul Lindo gave props (7 Apr 2009):
Wow!!! incredible shot.
Tori Lindo gave props (7 Apr 2009):
Great capture Beautiful colours and photo *****
Alexis Gerard gave props (7 Apr 2009):
What a spectacular creature, beautifully captured. And the info is fascinating. Thanks!
david ong gave props (7 Apr 2009):
awesome!!!
Eivor Kuchta gave props (8 Apr 2009):
Just amazing! I've never been able to get this kind of close up. Maybe this summer....
Jeff Ore gave props (8 Apr 2009):
awsome shot Mike
Teresa gave props (8 Apr 2009):
Wow, gorgeous.
stuart s gave props (9 Apr 2009):
Great clarity, compo and facts.
Lanis Rossi gave props (9 Apr 2009):
Absolutely beautiful!
Karen Foto Fiddler gave props (11 Apr 2009):
Stunning! as well informative...Fantastic!
Karen Foto Fiddler gave props (11 Apr 2009):
Stunning! as well informative...Fantastic!
Ted Gorczyca gave props (11 Apr 2009):
an other well done photo......good for birds and bloom
Denise Monk said (12 Apr 2009):
BUT YOU HAVE A BRILLIANT CAPTURE OF ONE ON AN EYE TO EYE BASIS....AWESOME.
Lori Reece gave props (17 Apr 2009):
Another awesome shot! I rarely if ever have seen a hummingbird standing still.
Sherry Davis Johnson gave props (22 Apr 2009):
Excellent capture!!!!
Barbara Zennaro said (15 May 2009):
Whow ! That's incredible !
Leslie Hunziker gave props (1 Oct 2009):
Fantastic detail!
Leanne Silva gave props (15 Dec 2009):
The feathers are gorgeous!