Black Hawk, Colorado, United States
I tell people that when I take enough photos, one is bound to turn out well. In this case, several hummingbird photos turned out with spectacular clarity and color—but this one, with perfectly aligned fluttering wings, caught in midair (not balanced on a bright red feeder), caught my eye. These delicate creatures prove remarkably resilient and rarely rest while flying, fluttering, and occasionally fighting (or flirting) between the trees. Though I am no birder, I believe this is a female black-chinned hummingbird spotted in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. © 2014 Andrea Rip | The Earth Ink. All Rights Reserved. For press enquiries: theearthink@gmail.com