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Friday Foto - The Thanksgiving Hummingbird

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Sunset Behind the Hummingbird in Absarokee, Montana

 

OK this is not a real hummingbird but I could not help but include it in this photo taken at sunset on Thanksgiving day.  The photo was taken in Absarokee, Montana located about 30 miles northwest of Red Lodge.

Happy Foto Friday!

Gerry Khatchikian, ASA, TRC (4 languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Armenian)
Realtor Associate

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Dee Mayers
Covina, CA
San Gabriel Valley, CA

Hi Gerry,

Nice picture.  Did you know that hummingbirds have to use a rapid whirring movement just to keep aloft?

 

 

Nov 27, 2009 08:43 AM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Dee,

Thank you.  Yes.  It is pretty amazing to see them keep aloft as well as move quickly form one spoot to another. 

Nov 27, 2009 10:02 AM
Melinda (Mel) Peterson
Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR
The Blessed Realtor - ABR, CRS

Very nice picture Gerry, even if the bird isn't real :)

Nov 27, 2009 10:38 AM
Ellen Crawford
Maximum One Executive REALTORS® - Alpharetta, GA
Alpharetta Real Estate Agents & Alpharetta REALTOR

What a great photo.  Thank you for sharing it.  At least this bird does not have to worry about being part of a feast!  LOL!

Nov 27, 2009 03:09 PM
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Hi Gerry - The hummingbird is gorgeous against the beautiful Montana sunset sky.

While on the topic of hummingbirds, did you know that the O'Keefe Centre in Toronto, later renamed as the Hummingbird Centre around 1996 is now the Sony Centre?  It changed its name in the past couple of years.

Nov 27, 2009 04:25 PM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Melinda,

Thank you.   This hummingbird was a much easier subject to photograph. :)

Nov 28, 2009 01:39 AM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Ellen,

You are welcome.  Whoever would think about eating this bird must have a stomach of steel.  LOL

Nov 28, 2009 01:41 AM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Marc,

Thank you for the feedback.  No, I did not know of the most recent name change.  Thank you for keeping me informed.

Nov 28, 2009 01:42 AM
Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Gerry,

What a great and creative use of a sculpture to be a part of your photograph. :)

Steve

Nov 28, 2009 02:53 PM
Sallie Williams
Keller Williams Realty RED STICK PARTNERS - Baton Rouge, LA
REALTOR - MBA, Baton Rouge

Gerry, everyone loves hummingbirds and sunsets.  You have put the two together to make a great photo ... beautiful.  Thanks for sharing it.

Nov 30, 2009 07:50 AM
Cynthia Bartch
Granville, OH

Hi Gerry, I always look forward to clicking on your blog because I know there will a treat for my eyes! The skyline colors are so vivid and beautiful, the perfect backdrop for the hummingbird metal sculpture. Is the bird from the same metal working family from which you previously blogged?

Dec 02, 2009 01:24 AM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Steve,

Thank you.  I am always looking for opportunities to taking photos from a different angle or that incorporate an interesting focal point.  :) 

Dec 02, 2009 07:31 AM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Sallie,

You are welcome.  I am glad you liked this duo.   Something (perhaps it was bird) told me that others would also like this combination.  :)  

Dec 02, 2009 07:33 AM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Cynthia,

You know you are a very welcomed visitor to my blog.  Any time you need a treat for the eyes, feel free (like a butterfly drawn towards a flower) to come by and check out my latest photos on my blog.   The bird seen here has nothing to do with the metal art work done by Charles Ringer.   But, you have a great memory to bring it up!  :) 

Dec 02, 2009 07:37 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Gerry, this picture is beautiful and I love the hummingbird (my personal favorites).

Jan 15, 2010 02:01 AM
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