Teeny Tiny Hummingbird - Costa's - a photo on Flickriver

            This morning was overcast so I decided to practice in this type of lighting in the backyard.  I spotted something teensie weensie on an outer branch of the Texas Ebony tree and took shots from where I stood.  When I realized it was a tiny hummer, I started walking closer to the tree until I was about 10 feet from it.  This cute little hummer was just sitting there all fluffed up and let me continue to practice.  I was very pleased with the outcome as I think this is my best so far!  I have one more of this cutie that I'll post tomorrow.

After pouring through my field guides and the other photos of him, I'm pretty sure this is a Costa's Hummingbird, most likely juvenile or?  If I'm wrong, please correct me. 

Just to mention that I've been taking all my shots in AV mode and adjust the applicable settings as I can from there.  Wow!  I bow to all photographers and your amazing skills because, well, holy cow!

Taken on: September 9, 2015

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Camera: Canon PowerShot SX50 HS, f/6.5, 1/125 sec, 183.5mm, ISO 200 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
Aperture:	f/6.5
Exposure Time:	0.008 sec (1/125)
Focal Length:	183.5mm
ISO:	200
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Manual
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	PaintShop Pro 18.00
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