Mr. Two Feathers by CavalierLady
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Description
A hummingbird is supposed to have 10 tail feathers as you can see by the small inset. But this Ruby-Throated Male Male Hummingbird, whom I have dubbed Mr. Two Feathers, only has 2 - one directly over the other one. I have some other shots that show the tail a bit better, but I liked the light in this one. He doesn't seem to be hampered at all by his "rudderless" condition and flies quite well.
Thanks very much for your views and comments.
Comments (22)
FredNunes
I have a little experience with these. TO get one like this with light and with wings like this.... not easy and BRILLIANT results!
Adobe_One_Kenobi
Wish we had these in the UK :( Would love the challenge of capturing them. Your image is fabulous Tex, I like the idea of the insert too showing a separate form, and gives us good graphic information, along with you super bif of this little hummer. Excellent results my dear friend.
durleybeachbum
Marvellous photo! I wonder what got him. Ralph has had a wood pigeon tail!
giulband
Wonderful shot !!
ichtvan
Exceptionnel shot !!!
bebopdlx
Beautiful capture, it does look different.
kgb224
Amazing captures Maria. God bless.
TranxG
Amazing capture. Poor guy must have had some traumatic experience but fortunately lost only tail feathers.
helanker
What a stunning shot of this little two feathered fellow :-)
JaneEden
A splendid capture here of this beautiful bird, and how amazing that he only has two tail feathers, hugs Jane xx
X-PaX
Beautiful capture.
pauldeleu
Very well captured!
MrsRatbag
I wonder if they will grow back? What a wonderful capture of this lucky little fellow, love the lighting!
goodoleboy
Not only is this a fantastique action capture of the wee avian showing off its wonderful patterns, but I wish I could even see a hummingbird around here, much less be able to snap one in flight with the gorgeous effects you have in your images. And I like the comparative inset in this posting, Maria.
rachris480907
Exquisite captures and interesting text! Excellent work!
dwarvenkind
Great shot!
auntietk
Superb capture! So interesting about the tail. There must be a story there!
DennisReed
cool
danapommet
Super details in zoom and a strange tail configuration!
fivecat
Lovely image. I adore hummingbirds.
Richardphotos
beautiful bird and capture
blinkings
You are great at these. Do you think a cat swiped him perhaps?