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Happy July 4th!!
Posted by B. Thomas (Arlington, Texas, United States) on 4 July 2009 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
Independence Day is a national holiday marked by patriotic displays.
In the United States, Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, picnics, concerts, baseball games, and various other public and private events celebrating the history and traditions of the United States.
We plan to celebrate with a cook out, Texas Rangers baseball game, and fireworks. Here is a patriotic hummingbird wishing everyone everywhere a Happy 4th!!
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America the Beautiful
O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!
Miss Ruthie from Glendale California, United States
Excellent! Just Excellent! This is by far the best Picture for this Holiday... What more can I say....... Happy 4th of July...
4 Jul 2009 6:47am
@Miss Ruthie: Wow, THANK YOU!
MrsAmber from West Wickham, United Kingdom
What a brilliant shot. I wish you a Happy 4th July from here in the UK and let you know this is my shot of the day. Simply stunning.
4 Jul 2009 12:45pm
@MrsAmber: I appreciate your comment! Thanks so much.
ishm from dubai, United Arab Emirates
Happy 4th of July! excellent shot! perfect timing.
4 Jul 2009 12:50pm
@ishm: Thank you.
Lesley from Lincoln, United States
Marvelous shot! I've just discovered your blog and have so enjoyed looking at all your fabulous photographs. Looking forward to seeing more.
Happy 4th! Enjoy the game. We used to go to a lot of Ranger games when we lived near Fort Worth. Great ballpark!
4 Jul 2009 12:52pm
@Lesley: Thank you. Now the pressure is on for future shots. ;-)) The game was fun, but hot. Yes, it is a great ballpark.
@Eric Cousineau: Thanks, Eric.
Tracy from La Selva Beach, United States
Oh! this is fantastic and amazing! I am a sucker for hummingbirds, and a patriotic one is even better!
4 Jul 2009 1:08pm
@Tracy: Thanks Tracy. I'm a sucker for them too, and they are a challenge to photograph.
Bethany from Michigan, United States
A very nice photo with this hummingbird and the flag in the background. Happy 4th of July to you!
4 Jul 2009 1:55pm
@Bethany: Thanks, Bethany.
Abraham Siloé from Puebla, Mexico
nice, well captured, like it
hope you visit my photoblog
greets from Mexico!!!
4 Jul 2009 2:54pm
@Abraham Siloé: Thank you.
@Teresa: Thanks, Teresa. Your not in Mountain View Texas, are you?
Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States
This is a gem - a Yankee Doodle Hummer of a Fourth-of-July celebration photograph. Bravo! Enjoy your 4th, B.
4 Jul 2009 5:40pm
@Stephen Phillips: Thanks, Stephen.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, FL, United States
You really put together a humdinger of a 4th shot here! But I must favor the Rays, Florida homeboys, y'know. Happy Independence Day, my friend.
4 Jul 2009 7:06pm
@Viewfinder: LOL, a "humdinger" of a hummingbird shot - good one! Thanks. I'm not a serious baseball fan - just like the junk food and people watching. I cheered the Rays for you when they scored, though. ;-)
@Isidro: Thanks you very much!
john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Terrific capture, Barb; love the reflections.
4 Jul 2009 7:32pm
@john4jack: Thanks, Jack.
@Kasra: Thank you!!!
StarCosmosBleu from Bedford.Qc, Canada
Nicely composed...happy 4th of july my friend and thanks for passing by my photostream
4 Jul 2009 9:58pm
@StarCosmosBleu: Thanks, and to you for watching my photos, as well.
@Sarah: Thanks, Sarah.
Bethany from Michigan, United States
Congratulations Barbara on your spotlight! It is well deserved! :)
5 Jul 2009 4:03pm
@Bethany: Thank you so much, Bethany.
@stormtrooper: Thank you. That's a good description of a hummingbird.
Barbara from Florida, United States
Very remarkable and timely capture. Definitely a winning image. AM3 thought so too. Congratulations on being in the AM3 Spotlight! Well deserved and perfect 4th of July image.
I like the image of the flag in the red water of the feeder.
6 Jul 2009 1:39am
@Barbara: Thank you for telling me. I didn't know that until just now when I read your comment. ;-)))
Teresa from Mountain View, United States
No. Mountain View, California. So named because there's mountains everywhere! : -)
6 Jul 2009 4:54am
@Teresa: In that case, I want to come there!! ;-)
Kris from Superior, United States
Wow! Very cool capture, Barb! Perfect timing, too! :)
6 Jul 2009 7:32am
@Kris: Thanks, Kris. You have not posted in awhile...what's up?
Sarito from Basingstoke, United Kingdom
Great shot.. congratulations on your spotlight
6 Jul 2009 8:08am
@Sarito: Thanks so much.
Herve from Paris, France
Congratulation.
I had the opportunity to shoot such birds 2 years ago but I did not achieve to get a so sharp image ! You are a master !
6 Jul 2009 9:15am
@Herve: Thank you! I love the color of the bird in your shot.
Judy from Brooksville, Florida, United States
Congratulations on the Spotlight placing ... a well-deserving spot for this remarkable image!
I hope your 4th and the long weekend were happy and safe days!
6 Jul 2009 11:37am
@Judy: Thanks for the comment. I appreciate it.
Daiyen from Penang, Malaysia
Just managed to catch up with your blog after returned from my trip. I love this one. It's excellent. It's always a big challege to take pictures with birds and insects, but you made it. :)
6 Jul 2009 1:31pm
@Daiyen: Thanks so much, and welcome back.
@HOSSEIN: Thanks!
Cynthia Thomas from Dallas, United States
Excellent as always. Keep up the good work. I really enjoy your photos. clt
7 Jul 2009 10:09pm
@Cynthia Thomas: Thanks. Hope you are feeling better by now.
Cynthia Thomas from Dallas, United States
Excellent as always. Keep up the good work. I really enjoy your photos. clt
7 Jul 2009 10:09pm
@shafagh: Thanks so much!
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
An amazing image, and a belated congrats on being on the spotlight page.
11 Jul 2009 2:41pm
@MaryB: Thanks, Mary.
Bill Jennings from (Bay Area Northern Calif), United States
Barbara, so good to see you in Montana - and congratulations on your spotlight with this excellent visualization of icons of our country!
21 Jul 2009 12:28am
@Bill Jennings: Thanks, Bill. That was fun to meet someone after following the photos. Hope you and Debbie had a good shoot at the Triple D.
StarCosmosBleu from Bedford.Qc, Canada
I,m catching up here..was off for a while..weather was terrible also....superb capture ..i love these birds..excellent timing...
26 Jul 2009 2:52am
@StarCosmosBleu: Thanks.
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