+- Foto Friends (https://www.fotofriends.net)
+-- Forum: Photo Forums (https://www.fotofriends.net/forumdisplay.php?fid=14)
+--- Forum: Daily pub chat (https://www.fotofriends.net/forumdisplay.php?fid=10)
+--- Thread: Monday, May 25, 2026 (/showthread.php?tid=1308)
Monday, May 25, 2026 - Dave - 05-25-2026
Good day or evening.
Here's another oldie: an Allen's Hummingbird taken in my backyard in 2014...
Some may have heard of the chemical leak in SoCal. Around 50,000 people are under mandatory evacuation, but even though it's only about 6 miles from my home, we're probably not at risk. Still, it's a pretty scary situation.
RE: Monday, May 25, 2026 - Rich - 05-25-2026
Yes Dave, I did see that story on the leak. Glad you are out of harms way.
Such an awesome photo of the hummingbird. Composition is perfect.
RE: Monday, May 25, 2026 - Man From Ironbark - 05-26-2026
A stunner Hummer.
RE: Monday, May 25, 2026 - Dave - 05-26-2026
Thank you both, Rich and MFI.
BTW, I misstated something about the chemical situation. It was a a potential gaseous leak that, fortunately has been avoided so far. Apparently they managed to cool the liquid chemical, then their was a small leak of liquid; this was a good thing because it was easier to control the leaking liquid than it would be to control a release of the dangerous gases into the air.
So while it's still a very serious situation, things are looking better.
RE: Monday, May 25, 2026 - Quint - 05-26-2026
Nice perch and I love his colors.
RE: Monday, May 25, 2026 - Dave - 05-26-2026
Thanks Quint.
The Allen's is my favorite of the hummingbird species found in my SoCal area.