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Cecille Kennedy
Depoe Bay, Oregon

03/18/2023
09:36 am

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Nikon P1000 handheld

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crop in Photoshop, sharpen in Affinity

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A Rufous hummingbird on a Pacific myrtle tree. He perched momentarily, usually he flies swiftly from branch to branch. In good light his throat feathers appear vivid iridescent red-orange.
Rufous (derived from the Latin Rufus) is a color that may be described as reddish-brown or brownish-red, as of rust or oxidized iron.

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David Callejas, Marketing Director, helps bring EarthSky's content to the world via online ads and other products. He creates strategies that help people around the world find us and appreciate the work we do. He helps manage the EarthSky Store and bring to you the new products that you love. He's the chief liaison between EarthSky.org and the world of commerce. All that, plus he helps post content and populate our pages on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter. Go David!