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Long-billed Hermit

This Hummingbird inhabits tropical lowlands, and prefers shady forest understory and edges. This Hummingbird, unlike most Hummers do not defend a patch of flow...
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This Hummingbird inhabits tropical lowlands, and prefers shady forest understory and edges. This Hummingbird, unlike most Hummers do not defend a patch of flowers but instead zips between widely scattered flowers, a process called traplining.
Copes Gardens, Costa Rica
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cameraNIKON Z 9

settings Aperture 5/1 ISO 3200 Shutter 1/2000 Focal Length 300/1 

locationCosta Rica

upload_dateDec, 2023

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Awards

People's Choice in Small Animals Photo Contest 2024
Winner in Big Bokeh Captures Photo Challenge
Peer Award
garys760 johnmcilwain volkmer LillyMaePhotography Rivertay07 billcrotts dj8065 +90
Absolute Masterpiece
andistauter karinmcfarlane FranczakFotos KatieMcKinneyPhotography Dacemac Lightning19 MiyoJergen +33
Top Choice
carolcardillo robinwhisperer micHELL666 Bobwhite lidlfish NatureCoast marilynleis_6297 +23
Superb Composition
InnitouPhoto fotosbybh Romea Bizieye_Photography HuaweiP30Lite stanvgriep heatherosephoto +9
Outstanding Creativity
Craig-Sheffield chalilozdemir

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Small Animals Photo Contest 2024Top 10 rank
Small Animals Photo Contest 2024Top 20 rank week 1
Monthly Pro Photo Contest Volume54Top 30 rank
Image Of The Month Photo Contest Vol 100Top 10 rank
Monthly Pro Photo Contest Volume54Top 20 rank week 2
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Image Of The Month Photo Contest Vol 100Top 10 rank week 2
Monthly Pro Photo Contest Volume54Top 20 rank week 1

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30 Comments |
nina050
 
nina050 December 24, 2023
Wow!!!! This is outstanding, It's a wall hanger.
Pamelabole PRO
Pamelabole December 24, 2023
You are so kind...thank you!!😊
mcampi Platinum
 
mcampi December 24, 2023
I have to agree with Nina this is a masterpiece . Where was I ?? I do not remember seeing one of these..
Pamelabole PRO
Pamelabole December 24, 2023
Aww...thank you so so much!!! This was at Copes when we were near the banana blossom flower. I was sure you got one too! It is probably buried somewhere in the thousands and thousands of photos you took! Lol!!!😉😁
mcampi Platinum
 
mcampi December 24, 2023
Perfect in flight shot with a super sharp bird and wonderful bokeh .
Pamelabole PRO
Pamelabole December 24, 2023
Thank you so much Mark! Means a lot!!!
MERCEDESS PRO+
 
MERCEDESS December 24, 2023
This shot is outstanding!
Pamelabole PRO
Pamelabole December 24, 2023
Aww...thank you so much!!
RuwanFonseka PRO
 
RuwanFonseka December 26, 2023
Beautiful composition and tones with perfect timing and focus.
Pamelabole PRO
Pamelabole December 26, 2023
Aww...thank you so much!! 😊
Eddieuuu071 Platinum
 
Eddieuuu071 December 31, 2023
Wow! Amazing image!
Pamelabole PRO
Pamelabole December 31, 2023
Aww...thank you!! I love trying to capture these little Hummers...they can be a real challenge...they move so fast! Lol!😉
JayneBug Ultimate
 
JayneBug December 31, 2023
Gorgeous! Happy New Year 😀
Pamelabole PRO
Pamelabole December 31, 2023
Aww...thank you !! Happy New Year!! 😃
sue-zon PRO+
 
sue-zon Jan 04
Absolutely magnificent, Miss Pam!!!!!
Pamelabole PRO
Pamelabole Jan 04
Aww...thank you! It was a tough shot...very low light and they move so fast!!
ronjudyluv2travel Platinum
 
ronjudyluv2travel Jan 06
Another Amazing shot, Pamela WOW! Love this!
Pamelabole PRO
Pamelabole Jan 06
Aww...thank you!!
Joviaal PRO
 
Joviaal Jan 07
Perfect shot in flight. Great detail!
Pamelabole PRO
Pamelabole Jan 07
Thank you so much! 😊
NandoC
 
NandoC Jan 11
Awesome pictures. Beautiful birds and butterflies.
Pamelabole PRO
Pamelabole Jan 11
Aww...thank you so much!!
craftworker PRO+
 
craftworker Jan 19
so cool!
Pamelabole PRO
Pamelabole May 04
Thank you!! 😊
trainwoman Platinum
 
trainwoman Jan 19
Awesome crisp detail
Pamelabole PRO
Pamelabole Jan 20
Thank you so much!!😊
pnyren35
 
pnyren35 Jan 29
Gorgeous capture Pamela!
Pamelabole PRO
Pamelabole Jan 29
Aww...thank you so much!! 😊
Bazz PRO+
 
Bazz Feb 02
Wow ... Amazing!
Pamelabole PRO
Pamelabole Feb 02
Thank you so much!! 😁
lizziemellis Platinum
 
lizziemellis Feb 09
Awesome capture love this Pam fantastic bird excellent detail :-)
Pamelabole PRO
Pamelabole Feb 11
Aww...thank you so much!!
JayneBug Ultimate
 
JayneBug Apr 08
The bokeh is beautiful, the hummingbird capture is outstanding. These combined elements make this a masterpiece and the winner of the Big Bokeh challenge. Congratulations!
Pamelabole PRO
Pamelabole Apr 09
Aww...wow! Thank you so so much!!! 😊😁😊
NatureCoast Ultimate
 
NatureCoast Apr 09
Congratulations on your win and a beautiful capture!
Pamelabole PRO
Pamelabole Apr 09
Aww...thank you!! 😊
Natulya PRO
 
Natulya Apr 09
Congratulations 🎊
Pamelabole PRO
Pamelabole Apr 09
Thank you!!! 😊
sophiedv
 
sophiedv Apr 09
Congratulations Pamela! Brilliant shot
Pamelabole PRO
Pamelabole Apr 09
Aww...thank you so much!! 😊
gillianfloyd
 
gillianfloyd Apr 11
Congratulations, lovely shot!
Pamelabole PRO
Pamelabole Apr 11
Thank you so much!! 😊
kurtsnyder Ultimate
 
kurtsnyder Apr 12
Wow - what an interesting and excellent image Pam! Congratulations on your challenge win! Kurt 😁😁😁
Pamelabole PRO
Pamelabole Apr 12
Aww...thank you...your kind comment is so appreciated!!!! 😊
Joviaal PRO
 
Joviaal Apr 15
Congratulations on your win Pam. A beauty!
Pamelabole PRO
Pamelabole Apr 15
Aww...thanks! Much appreciated!
NatureCoast Ultimate
 
NatureCoast May 04
Congratulations on another award for this sparkling photo!! Kathy
Pamelabole PRO
Pamelabole May 04
Aww...thank you so so much!!! : )😊
DanRT Platinum
 
DanRT May 04
Like it a lot! Congrats!
Pamelabole PRO
Pamelabole May 04
Aww...thank you so much!! 😊
Savannah2360 PRO
 
Savannah2360 May 04
Beautiful!
Pamelabole PRO
Pamelabole May 04
Thank you so much!! 😊
davidgorrill
 
davidgorrill May 05
Phenomenal! Talk about everything coming together perfectly...wow.
Pamelabole PRO
Pamelabole May 05
Aww...that is so kind of you to say...thank you so much!!😊
Dawgbyte Platinum
 
Dawgbyte May 05
Beautiful image! Congrats on the contest win. Sláinte
Pamelabole PRO
Pamelabole May 05
Thank you so so much!! 😊
Rivertay07 PRO+
 
Rivertay07 May 05
Superb in every respect.
Pamelabole PRO
Pamelabole May 05
Aww...so kind, thank you!! 😊
carolcardillo PRO+
 
carolcardillo May 08
People's Choice! Congratulations, Pam!!!! Well done!
Pamelabole PRO
Pamelabole May 08
Aww...thank you so so much!! 😊 I am very honored!

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Tags

#animal #bird #beak #hummingbird #hummer #Copes Gardens #costa rica #long-billed hermit #flight #feeding #curved beak #wings
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