Show-Off

A male Ruby-Crowned Kinglet (Regulus calendula) displays his bright ruby-red crown at Union Grove Wildlife Management Area, Bell County, Texas. ... more

by Gary Holmes

Title

Show-Off

Artist

Gary Holmes

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Photograph

Description

A male Ruby-Crowned Kinglet (Regulus calendula) displays his bright ruby-red crown at Union Grove Wildlife Management Area, Bell County, Texas. These tiny birds (4.25 inches from beak tip to tail tip) only display the ruby crown when the male is singing or defending territory. They are very courageous despite their diminutive size, and in my own experience, will often approach within five feet of human intruders to express their agitation.
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Gary Holmes, photographer: I am an opportunist photographer of nature, landscapes, abstract, and other found objects of interest. I prefer to capture the spontaneity of things and events as they are occurring, and rarely photograph staged subjects other than portraits. Although I have been a photographer for decades, I continue to study and learn the craft. Long ago, I embraced the hugely expanded opportunities offered by digital photography, but I have only been posting them online since September 2012. As a result, I have now successfully sold several of my works. I will continue to post my very best works on FAA and other sites every day or two, as time permits. Please revisit my sites periodically. I welcome your votes, support and gently constructive criticism or suggestions, all of which help guide me in my photographic odyssey. Nothing makes me happier as a photographer than knowing someone likes one of my works so much that they purchased one. I look forward to hearing from my purchasers about how and where you are using your purchased photograph, and from potential purchasers if you would like to buy something in a format not available on the website.

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December 23rd, 2013