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You definitely got it to work! Fabulous!
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Outstanding! I have to ask though, is this in SXM??
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Carol_Hill said:
Outstanding! I have to ask though, is this in SXM?? Yes, different location and a different bird from last year although it's still a green throated caribe, which you normally see on SXM. I took a lot of him and these were the best three.
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Just beautiful! Thanks so much for posting!
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Carol_Hill said:
Just beautiful! Thanks so much for posting! You're welcome. Just realized I dumped my other bird <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" /> so have just replaced him with the newbie.
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Great photos. The hummingbird...the only bird that can fly backwards.
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Yes, I saw that. Both are beautiful, for sure!
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Way to go! Very nice photo's <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> These are for you... ![[Linked Image]](http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q778/BEERMANRICK/DAY%203/IMG_2663_zps560363f8.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q778/BEERMANRICK/DAY%203/IMG_2558_zps244aa9a8.jpg)
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Oh wow, that second one is awesome!
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I deleted my Photobucket account and started a new one and had a senior moment, forgot it would dump all my photos!
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Awesome! Where did you capture the crested hummer? I got a poor shot of one in St. Bart's last year. I've already put feelers out to hubby to go back next year to see if I can get a better one; he is all for it. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Joy.gif" alt="" />
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"crested hummer" so that's what it is <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> it was taken from a St John villa that overlooks the Sir Francis Drake Channel. ![[Linked Image]](http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q778/BEERMANRICK/DAY%202/IMG_2529_zpsc0b76e87.jpg)
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Full name: Antillean Crested Hummingbird. They are found throughout the Caribbean. Haven't seen one on SXM yet, they may inhabit the higher reaches of the island.
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Just another reminder that some of the best things in life really are free. You just have to be aware. Beautiful photos. Thank you.
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We just love birds!! Hummingbirds are incredible little creatures. The SXM Zoo has some really nice bird exhibits.
You take some great pictures. What kind of camera do you use?
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Great pics.. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />
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I have a Nikon D3100 camera (gift from hubby); was using a 70-300mm telephoto lens for the bird photos.
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Same camera and lens I have! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />
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Beautiful pictures. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" />
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They're a great camera and I love using the telescopic lens for birds, flowers and animals. I can get to within a good shooting distance of my subject, without scaring them off.
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I haven't used my telephoto much recently, haven't really made the time. I should.
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I'm the opposite, I use mine most of the time. Hubby has a Nikon D800 and he wants to buy a new lens for it; he prefers my 70-300 mm for taking photos, so with the new lens we can compete with one another for the best shot. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />
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