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 This image was disqualified from the Wildlife IX challenge.
Flight of the Hummingbird
Flight of the Hummingbird
tjbel05


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Wildlife IX (Standard Editing)
Collection: Portfolio
Camera: Nikon Z9
Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 400m f/4.5 VR S
Location: Biddeford, Maine
Date: Jul 26, 2025
Aperture: 4.5
ISO: 5600
Shutter: 1600
Date Uploaded: Aug 3, 2025

 Ruby-throated hummingbird coming in for a drink at a feeder (cropped out)
Disqualification Details
The canvas was expanded by cloning to add space on the left. Not allowed in Standard editing.

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Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
 08/11/2025 12:35:33 PM
Congratulations! Tammy this is stunning, so beautiful and delicate. Your background matches much of the Hummingbird pleasing to the eye. Amazing photography
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Sony Alpha a7R III
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II
 08/11/2025 11:22:12 AM
Congratulations on winning the red ribbon. A hummingbird in flight, captured with impressive clarity on the body. The framing is dynamic, with the hummingbird facing right, giving a sense of freedom and momentum. The soft, circular bokeh creates a serene, almost ethereal ambiance, enhancing the beauty of the suspended moment.
Congratulations again
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Nikon D850
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR
 08/11/2025 08:09:47 AM
WOOT! Spectacular!! Congrats on the Red & PB!!!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
08/09/2025 08:16:19 AM
My favorite in this challenge.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Olympus 60mm f/2.8 Macro M.Zuiko Digital ED
 08/09/2025 12:18:02 AM
I really like how the feet are so visible in this shot. Neat.
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Canon EOS R5
Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM
 08/07/2025 09:41:10 AM
Nice capture of the juvenile male Rubythroat. Nice bokeh and focus on the eye.
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Apple iPhone
 08/06/2025 05:30:04 PM
excellent
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Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
 08/04/2025 03:24:30 PM
Ohmy.... what a great picture... I wish I had the patient to make bird pictures, they are so great if well taken like this one is... i from me
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Nikon Z8
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8
 08/04/2025 11:56:19 AM
Like she's dancing in a spotlight.
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