It was a big day at The Holler!
The hummers wanted their portraits taken.
First, there was lots of primping,
and fluffing.
A hummer’s feathers need to look their very best,
for such an auspicious occasion.
After their photo shoot, they got back to their favorite activity,
eating!
Cheers to you from The Holler Hummers~
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The closeness is fab. They are as big as pigeons , in my imagination, yet I know they are smaller than my thumb. What a sweet, beautiful little creature this is. Thanks for the pics, Cindy!
They are the most fun, wonderful additions to any home garden. They really are part of our family. We eat outside often and they land on the table looking for their food! 😉
Wonderful!
Grazie mille.
🙂
Do the come by very often? They can be very curious when they hang out for a while. They are so beautiful! Great shots!
Oh yes! They are part of the extended family.
Wow! Stunning shots!
Very pleased you liked them <3
These are absolutely delightful, Cindy!
I am so happy you enjoyed them. Hummers are delightful creatures <3
They really are amazing how they have so much in one tiny package.
The more closely you can see them, the more their beauty is revealed.
Cindy, these photos are amazing, and gorgeous. They’re National Geographic quality. Photographing a hummingbird is nearly impossible. You did it!
Awwww, thank you Jennie. So appreciated & so kind of you <3
You are very welcome, Cindy. 🙂
<3 <3
Excellent!
Thank you.
Oh my goodness! How beautiful. I love hummingbirds!😍
I <3 people who <3 hummingbirds!
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So photo shoot day! Well, they know who to pick as their photographer.
Laughing…..so nice!
They’re so beautiful! Great photos, Cindy!
Thanks much. They are flying jewels.
You’re quite welcome!
<3
Up close and personal! Thanks for this shoot. Going on two years of me getting blanked by the hummers in my backyard! Haha. Too fast v too slow. 🙂
They are the ultimate challenge aren’t they. They fly in my open window, hang out until the cat walks in, and then buzz out.
They posed so nicely for you.
I thought they were very good citizens today. I certainly cannot say this everyday!
Especially when they are chasing you.
Beautiful photos. I have never seen on in person. They are an amazing part of creation 🙂
They are indeed truly an incredible part of amazing creation <3
See!!!! Jennie agrees with me! National Geographic quality. I’m surprised they didn’t ask you to do their nails. 😉 The preen and primp for you.
Cracking up once again…….They probably will want their nails done next!
Such wonderful photos Cindy.
Alison
Grazie mille Alison <3
I don’t know how you got such great shots of this hummer, but they are terrific!
Ahhhh, thanks so much & cheers Lyn <3
Stunning to get such close-up views of their plumage. Thanks Cindy.
Incredible shots, Cindy. The detail is amazing.
<3
Thank you Marie. They are quite remarkable little creatures <3
😎😎
Great! At what distance were the pictures taken? Tele lens? Full frame, I believe, camera must be steady or shot at high speed.
Very pleased you enjoyed them. These were shot at about 600mm from about 7 feet away.
So cute ! 🙂
They are the cutest creatures, and the closer you see them, the more beautiful they are.
Absolutey incredible, Cindy – so lovely to be able to see these wonderful birds up close. X
You make me happy I posted them Liz. Cheers to you my friend <3
🥰💕
They are stunning! Beautiful photographs wow..
So kind of you & so appreciated too!
They are so vibrant and your photos so great. 🙂
Your comment is so nice! Thank you.
beautiful images we see very well all the details of the plumage
I am happy you enjoyed. Thank you!
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Pictures by Cindy Knoke of Hummers primping for their photoshoot. Eating came next.
They are either eating, sleeping or bickering, much like humans! Thank you for your thoughtfulness Patricia <3
Beautiful images Cindy, so lovely to see them wanting to look their best for the paparazzi 🙂💖🐦 xxx
It was definitely time for their close ups Mr Demille!
Sheer artistry, well captured.
Very kind & most appreciated <3
Incredible photos, Cindy! I can see every feathery detail – how is it even possible? You make magic!
You make magic too because your comment just made my <3 smile.
♥
Fabulous photos! 😀
So kind & so appreciated Linda & wonderful to hear from you!
Delightfully stunning
Merci beaucoup mon ami <3
Wow Cindy such details and so cool to see them so close by 🤓☺️ thank you smiles Hedy 💫
You make me happy I posted. Thank you <3
Great pics Cindy. Thanks for sharing.
Great pics Cindy. Thanks for sharing.
Stunningly wonderful, Cindy, to see these sweet hummers so close and in such detail!
Awwww, I love that I have friends like you to show them too <3
Thank you more for appreciating them Gary & I hope you heal well <3
toll, liebe Cindy, ich danke für deine Freundschaft, Klaus
Du bist ein wunderbarer Freund. Sei gut und Prost!
danke, alles gut, Klaus
<3 <3
wünsche alles Gute und viel Spaß
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vielen Dank
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Very beautiful birds and great pics of them 🙂
Grazie mille <3
Wow. Just wow. 😮
Thank you John <3
Great poses Cindy.
Leslie xoxo
We must thank the hummers for being such excellent models!
Indeed!
<3
These tiny birds love you Cindy. They are posing!
They are extremely sweet little creatures and they do pose!
Tolle Aufnahmen Cindy. Grossartig!!!
Du bist sehr nett. Prost auf dich Ernst!
Wow Cindy. These are beautiful hummers and images! To have so many hummers and a camera good enough to catch them. Yay!
I am so grateful to have friends like you Brad, who appreciate them.
wow, that’s amazing !!
Thank you very much.
At first glance I thought the portrait at top was of an eagle! All a matter of perspective (or focal length). Great shots.
Sort of like seeing the universe in a grain of sand. You are right most everything is a result of perspective.
The MOST exquisite images I’ve ever seen of hummers.
Thanks so much, Cindy.
Awwww, you are a very kind friend Sheila <3
I’m in awe over how clear these photos are, Cindy! Either your hummers are very cooperative or you’ve got the patience of Job (and a super long lens on your camera!) Beautiful birdies!
Awwww, thanks so much. The closer you can see them, the more beautiful they are <3
Such exquisite birds. You got some amazing shots! Just love Hummingbirds.
Thank you so much. They are delightful creatures <3
Wow I never realized hummingbirds were so beautiful. Just a rainbow of happiness. 🙂
They do bring happiness with every season they spend here. They are family members.
Your photos are spectacular. National Geographic would be lucky to have you as a resident photographer.
I’ve met the NG photographers. While I am photographing salmon eating grizzlies from a safe distance on dry land, they are scuba diving in the river to get the bears expressions from the fishies viewpoint!
Utter magic, Cindy! They did seem to be primping for their portraits.
Grazie mille & they do primp and preen!
Perfect pictures!
Danke schoen!
They are so beautiful, what wonderful photos. xxx
Merci beaucoup mon ami <3
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