Got it without the extra hint, using the full size image, with head just about to poke into the flower cluster. These plants really are the bees' knees - such a huge and attractive presence, both in colour and form. I prefer this version because I can see more of the darker yellow bits. I wonder if the small size of AZ hummers is an adaptation to the lack of water with smaller bodies needing less water to survive.

This one. Closer view of birdie and he/she has a more comfortable pose.

No need to apologise; if wide open yields the most likeable image then it's a win. Entirely your call to satisfy your objectives.

Appreciate the nimbleness needed when the sun's fading quickly like this - xx46 ftw imho.

Nice "spotlighting". I prefer this one over xx45 because here the spotlit frond is positioned more neatly in front of the dark oof branch.

I like random street scenes from different places too. I also ike the lighting mix here, but probably woul;d have included less sky

it's there on the left, middle of frame... And a third hint; Arizona hummingbirds are very small

I don't see it so maybe the hummingbird is imaginary - that plant is wild!

was thinking wood sculpture too which is why posted this one versus closer up next door

Looks like a wood sculpture