Male Anna's Hummingbird

[Peter Norvig]

This annual is blooming again, and the hummingbirds are back. Does anyone know what this plant is called?

100-400, 5D II, handheld, no flash

http://pn.smugmug.com/photos/499642013_c5K3V-X3.jpg

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Welcome to BPN, Peter! Very nice first post. I like the setting, iridescent plumage and natural light. Please post images that are not bigger than 1024 pixels wide and 800 high. Keep them coming!

[Lowell Sims]

Good job of capturing irredescent colors of this bird. Haven't a clue as to the plant species. I would have guessed some type of cactus but you indicated it was an annual. Ruby throats are the primary hummer in my little corner of the world.

[Harold Davis]

welcome to BPN, peter! awesome first post. i really like detail in the bird and the bg too!

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Very nice first post indeed. It does appear the critical focus fell on the side/belly areas instead of the eye/head/ A little more sharpening in the eye and head area will improve it I think.

Wonderful colors and setting. You did really well. :)