I think one of those modeled for a painting I did last year. They are so beautiful – like jewelled treasures. You’re sure giving that camera a workout !
Paul
Paul-
My brother is telling me I need to get a better camera! Only had this one for a couple of months but want MORE telefoto and wider angle lens for Patagonia. Oh well, will have to wait until next year.
Cheers!
My dad is a hummingbird junkie and they actually do wait for their refill. They fly around his head and even “battle” each other for the dominant perch. They are amazing to watch. What beautiful images you have captured.
This is exactly what is happening. Remarkable to experience. They emit this incredibly loud buzz and zip around your head. I can completely understand your dad! They are addicting little hummers!
I use the term to poke gentle fun at the rural, isolated, simple nature of the place where we live.
A true holler was in the Applachian Mountains, where holler dwellers lived for generations. They didn’t have electricity or telephones. In order to communicate they would holler (yell) from ridgetop house to house. Hollers had to be in hollering distance in order to do this.
Hollers are looked down on by some people in the United States which isn’t fair at all. The Applachian Mountains are stunningly beautiful. The music and culture, old, unique and special.
I like hollers and I love that I live in a rural, simple place.
Thank you for asking.
lol well I would imagine they’re hard to capture without a blur though, beautiful as the birds are, you need some talent to take these photos
How beautiful! We have them here too and have taken about a million pictures. They are so fun, so active and scrappy with each other. My husband took some photos with lower light, a flash, and fast shutter speed that came out wonderfully. I love the detail in yours where you can see every wing feather, and the colors just shimmer.
Merci beau coup. Arranging a bridal shower for my daughter and going to serve two of your cupcakes…..still deciding on the two……TOO hard, they are all TOO wonderful!
The birds are gorgeous, and even your feeder is beautiful. I’m curious about it; from the pictures it looks like a fun spaceship suspended by a magical surreal red waterfall/jello haha! I’m wondering if maybe the vibrant red was designed to catch the light and attention of the wild birds.
You are on the mark again Halim. Yes, hummingbirds are attracted to vibrant colors not smells. The red liquid is hummingbird food with a drop of red dye added by me! Thanks again for being so perceptive!
Looks like a special theatre performance for you. Love the colours.
Me too! Thank you!
I like watching them come to the feeder. It is so enjoyable.
Now, these buzz like little helicopters around my head when I go to fill the feeder. Love them!
What beautiful pictures – Humingbirds are so much fun to watch!
Yes and their shimmering colors are so beautiful!
Absolutely vibrant. Are you using a watercolor filter? Happy New Year!
Is there such a thing I want it!!! Happy New Year to you. Have to see what you’ve been dreaming up in your brilliant chef brain…..
I think one of those modeled for a painting I did last year. They are so beautiful – like jewelled treasures. You’re sure giving that camera a workout !
Paul
Paul-
My brother is telling me I need to get a better camera! Only had this one for a couple of months but want MORE telefoto and wider angle lens for Patagonia. Oh well, will have to wait until next year.
Cheers!
Hummingbirds are so fun to watch — glad you’re getting such a good view of them! Great pictures!
I’m practising and slowly improving, so thank you Becky!
My dad is a hummingbird junkie and they actually do wait for their refill. They fly around his head and even “battle” each other for the dominant perch. They are amazing to watch. What beautiful images you have captured.
This is exactly what is happening. Remarkable to experience. They emit this incredibly loud buzz and zip around your head. I can completely understand your dad! They are addicting little hummers!
I am so jealous! Really.
They are truly lovely and not afraid of me. They will go to the feeder when I’m standing there. I just love wild birds!
Beautiful. I admire their spirits.
Yes. I do too! Thank you for commenting.
I’ve been meaning to get a hummingbird feeder…I will one of these days…love the colours!!!
It is worth it as you will be highly entertained! Plus they will habituate to you and come quite close. Thank you for visiting!
Thank you Cindy for sharing these nice pictures! I really love these little birds. I have to admit that I have not understood what the “Holler” is?
I use the term to poke gentle fun at the rural, isolated, simple nature of the place where we live.
A true holler was in the Applachian Mountains, where holler dwellers lived for generations. They didn’t have electricity or telephones. In order to communicate they would holler (yell) from ridgetop house to house. Hollers had to be in hollering distance in order to do this.
Hollers are looked down on by some people in the United States which isn’t fair at all. The Applachian Mountains are stunningly beautiful. The music and culture, old, unique and special.
I like hollers and I love that I live in a rural, simple place.
Thank you for asking.
Thanks for explanation, I like such history!
Interesting isn’t it & thank you!
These photos are amazing.
Thank you. The hummingbirds deserve all the credit of course!
lol well I would imagine they’re hard to capture without a blur though, beautiful as the birds are, you need some talent to take these photos
How beautiful! We have them here too and have taken about a million pictures. They are so fun, so active and scrappy with each other. My husband took some photos with lower light, a flash, and fast shutter speed that came out wonderfully. I love the detail in yours where you can see every wing feather, and the colors just shimmer.
Post, post, please!!!!
Cindy, these are absolutely beautiful pictures. Love the colours
Merci beau coup. Arranging a bridal shower for my daughter and going to serve two of your cupcakes…..still deciding on the two……TOO hard, they are all TOO wonderful!
You are so kind Cindy! Thank you
The birds are gorgeous, and even your feeder is beautiful. I’m curious about it; from the pictures it looks like a fun spaceship suspended by a magical surreal red waterfall/jello haha! I’m wondering if maybe the vibrant red was designed to catch the light and attention of the wild birds.
You are on the mark again Halim. Yes, hummingbirds are attracted to vibrant colors not smells. The red liquid is hummingbird food with a drop of red dye added by me! Thanks again for being so perceptive!