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  1. gfreiherr

    gfreiherr Young Pine

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    I was taking a photo of a butterfly and a hummingbird flew into the photo...lucky me. :D

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    butterfly & hummingbird ( photo / image / picture from gfreiherr's Garden )
     
    gfreiherr, Aug 10, 2010
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    The hummingbird not only turned up in your photograph Gail but he picked exactly the right position too. What a lovely picture he makes with the butterfly. :stew2:
     
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    That's a great photo. Everything in the right place at the right time!
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Oh nice Gail, never seen that combination before. And no PhotoShop was necessary :)
     
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    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    You just take the most interesting fotos, Gail. This is a great moment top have captured.
    Those zinnias are still looking good.
     
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    gfreiherr Young Pine

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    Glad you all enjoyed the photo. I was just in the right spot at the right time :D .
     
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    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    Whatever it was--you did good!
     
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    Kay Girl with Green Thumbs

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    What a great picture! It looks like it ought to be in a magazine ;)
     
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    gfreiherr Young Pine

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    Thanks Kay...what a nice compliment! :-D
     
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    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    I completely agree with Kay. :D What a lovely photo. The best ones often happen by chance, don't they?
     
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