Let’s Do the Twist

Heavy rains from the remnants of Hurricane Florence forced many bird species to lay low. This young female Ruby-throated Hummingbird hunkered down on the top rung of the tomato cage near our backyard hummingbird feeder.

I took a series of rapid-fire shots of the bird sitting in the rain. In one of those, the hummingbird shook the moisture off its feathers. I was fortunate to catch this awkward looking, twisting position.

“Let’s Do the Twist” is my Photo of the Week.

Author: Bruce Stambaugh

I am a writer, author, photographer, birder, walker, hiker, husband, father, grandfather, brother, Anabaptist, and community activist. My life is crammed with all things people and nature and wonder. My late father gave me this penchant for giving and getting the most out of life, my late mother the courtesy, kindness, and creativity to see the joy in life. They both taught me to cherish the people I am with. I try and fail and try again. View all posts by Bruce Stambaugh

6 thoughts on “Let’s Do the Twist”

marlandphotos says:

September 20, 2018 at 8:37 am

Nice capture! Decisive Moment!

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1. Bruce Stambaugh says:
  
  September 20, 2018 at 8:57 am
  
  Thanks. Yes, it was.
  
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melodiemillerdavis says:

September 20, 2018 at 9:45 am

Not what I expected here from your great title! And the green background is nicely picked up in her colors. You are either lucky or very skilled. A bit of both, I’m sure!

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1. Bruce Stambaugh says:
  
  September 20, 2018 at 12:49 pm
  
  Thanks, Melodie. You are correct. Photography is a mixed bag of luck, which I prefer to label as “timing,” and skills. With such excellent lenses in today’s digital world, the skills often morph from the camera to software for manipulating photos. I haven’t made that leap yet and may not.
  I’m glad you pointed out the complementing background colors. I should have mentioned that in the text. By using my long lens for an object only a few feet away, the background, in this case, our backyard, is fuzzed out.
  Bruce
  
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Pamela lakits says:

September 20, 2018 at 9:48 pm

Amazing photo Bruce. I love all the colors captured in its feather’s. Hope you fared as well as this tiny bird with all the rain I’m sure you also endured.

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1. Bruce Stambaugh says:
  
  September 21, 2018 at 6:57 am
  
  Thanks. Yes, we did.
  
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