Classic Tom Thumb
by Al Bourassa
Title
Classic Tom Thumb
Artist
Al Bourassa
Medium
Photograph - Photographic Artworks
Description
I spend hours watching and waiting for these fascinating creatures called a Sparkling Violetear, no fatter than my thumb, to fly up and entertain me. I had been moving the feeder closer and closer until it was inside the room about 15” and they continued to come in the house for their meal.
See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr_bZJ3WTNo
Then this little guy, who I have now named Tom Thumb, graduated to eating from my hand. See http://youtu.be/hQEkObLN9Ag
Watch how they drink nectar at http://www.wired.com/2011/05/hummingbird-tongue-drinking/
This digitally altered artwork is derived from a photograph taken March 4/14 in Cuenca, Ecuador, South America from my bedroom office window.
Final processing done with Smart Photo Editor and Photoshop.
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September 4th, 2019
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Comments (14)
Andrea Swiedler
Wow, what a story! You got him to eat from your hand, that is patience! Beautiful shot of an amazing bird.
Al Bourassa
Scott Wallace Digital Designs , THANK YOU for the kind FEATURE of this artwork in the group FAA PORTRAITS
Cindy Treger
Al, stunning capture of this amazing bird. f/l
Al Bourassa replied:
This is high praise from a great bird photographer like you. Thanks Cindy and THANK YOU for favouring this artwork.
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Al Bourassa replied:
JOHN BAILEY, THANK YOU for the kind FEATURE of this artwork in the group IMAGES THAT EXCITE YOU and THANK YOU for favouring it too.
Kathy Kelly
Wow! Wonderful capture Al! Love your description too. I so wish we had more of these amazing little birds in my backyard. L/F
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