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Glenn Bartley
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« on: May 01, 2011, 09:30:24 PM »
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When I was in Costa Rica 6 years ago I witnessed something that was incredible to me. Hidden away along a shady rainforest stream was a place where several species of hummingbirds were coming in each day to bath. What a sight to behold!

At that time I didn't have the photographic equipment or skill to be able to capture what I was seeing through my binoculars. But ever since then I had dreamed about the day when I would return and try to capture this incredible spectacle in an image. I finally got my chance last month and was absolutely thrilled to be able to get some images that I am really proud of. If you can dream it...you can do it!

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« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2011, 11:00:38 PM »
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Seen a lot of hummingbird pictures, but never anything like that.  A truly amazing shot.  Congratulations.  Without doubt a lot of work and planning.
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« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2011, 11:08:25 PM »
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Incredible!
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« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2011, 03:57:01 AM »
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Your work is quite simply stunning. Not just this one.
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« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2011, 04:36:12 AM »
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Congrats to you Glenn. Well done, an amazing image, and I'm sure you have many more. One to be proud of!
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« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2011, 10:09:17 AM »
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Wonderful image!
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« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2011, 12:13:08 PM »
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Fantastic shot, as usual.

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« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2011, 03:20:38 PM »
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Congrats indeed!!

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« Reply #8 on: May 02, 2011, 06:08:12 PM »
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Wow!  Amazing capture!
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« Reply #9 on: May 03, 2011, 06:50:29 AM »
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Obviously your photographic skills and equipment have come a long way.

Outstanding capture!  Thanks for sharing.
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« Reply #10 on: May 03, 2011, 02:57:33 PM »
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Stupid question probably- how do I register my "domain" to be able to view the photo?

Sorry for being off topic Glenn.
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« Reply #11 on: May 03, 2011, 03:07:55 PM »
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WOW!!! WOW!!!! WOW!!!   So Fairies do exist!!! and glad you were there and ready...what a treat!
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« Reply #12 on: May 03, 2011, 11:33:53 PM »
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Quote from: Riaan van Wyk on May 03, 2011, 02:57:33 PM
Stupid question probably- how do I register my "domain" to be able to view the photo?

Sorry for being off topic Glenn.

Just go to the url (bit.ly/imageshack-domain) and sign up. Then you´ll be able to see the image.

Wonderfull image btw!!!!!
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« Reply #13 on: May 04, 2011, 07:30:39 PM »
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This is such an incredible capture.  Purely stunning, a real winner!!
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« Reply #14 on: May 05, 2011, 07:47:15 AM »
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OMG, Holy Crap, WOW, AMAZING, GREAT SHOT along with the rest of your great work...
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« Reply #15 on: May 06, 2011, 11:19:05 AM »
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* Christoph C. Feldhaim jawdrops ...
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« Reply #16 on: May 06, 2011, 06:46:30 PM »
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Glenn, when I was at the cloud forest in Costa Rica I saw literally hundreds of hummers, but never anything like you captured. Congratulations on a  superlative shot!
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