I thought it might be time to post some more Holler Hummers.
Hummingbirds in your backyard,
make everyday brighter.
They accompany me on my gardening rounds,
and buzz the camera when I am taking their photos.
If the feeder’s empty,
they swarm my office window until I get up and fill them!
They are quite persuasive,
for such wee tiny critters, weighing only .11 ounces!
Cheers to you from The Holler’s ever entertaining colibris~
Beautiful hummers.
They are charmers in every way! α
Good morning, its amazing pictures what a beautiful captureβ
Grazie mille! α
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Tiny flying blessings, Cindy! And your incredible photos are a blessing for all of us, too! β€
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Awww, you touch my <3. Thank you! α
Super photos!
Muchas gracias! α
These are absolutely stunning Cindy! I am obsessed with the hummers in my yard, but rarely capture the sharpness and detail of your photos. Would you be willing to tell us what lens you are using and your settings? Is your camera on a tripod?
Thank you Susan and of course, I would be happy too. I use the Sony HX 400 for hummer photos. I am usually close to, or at full zoom, which is 1200 mm equivalent. I do not use a tripod.
Thank you Cindi. They are beautiful
Sorry, Siri didnβt know the correct spelling of your name!
I didn’t even notice so no worries α
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So many Hummers! How do you get them all to come before your camera? π
They know I am the lady who fills the feeders! α
These photos are amazing – hummingbirds are notoriously difficult to photograph!
Thank you Grace. They are VERY fast and VERY small, so they are quite a challenge. α
Mindblowing photographs of hummers.Thanks a lot for sharing.πΉππ
We set up a feeder for the first time this year, so much joy watching them flutter around! I keep trying to get pictures, I’m just not that quick!
They are a joy to have in your life. I am happy you are helping them α
Fascinating captures of these little hummers, Cindy. We have three feeders to look after all the hummingbirds in our neighbourhood. Yet, I still observe all the negative human traits in them: selfishness, fighting, greed, and territorial obsession.
Yes indeed, but don’t forget to include, skill, beauty, strength, fragility and courage! α
Fabulous captures and so adorable! Your ‘extended family’ of hummers are quite special, Cindy!
They are bickersome charmers like most families! π α
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Awesome pic!
Grazie mille α
I love their little teeny feet…LOL!
Aren’t they incredible! They have little dinosaur feet! α
wow, they are magical!
They are indeed α
Hummers are magic. So are your photos.
Alison xo
Awww, means a lot to me Alison. Thank you α
So pretty! Hummingbirds always remind me of hope.
Yes!!! Any creature this tiny that can migrate 1000’s of miles is hope personified! α
The second last picture is my favorite. Great Shot! (You did want to know which one I liked best, right?)
Of course I did! Thank you so much & cheers to you α
We don’t have them here ‘down under’ Cindy which is a shame, I love them. To watch them in action on film is amazing though, it is like they are another being in velvety colors cruising through the air. Maybe an angel floating in and out of our sight because their vibration is so high π
But I do thank you for sharing yours, whichever they are π β€οΈ ππ½ π¦
Yes! They are like visiting angels and they are so willing to interact with us. They constantly buzz my face practically touching my nose, and they will readily eat from hand. They are simply amazing α
WunderschΓΆne Tiere, wunderschΓΆne Fotos!
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Cindy, these are fantastic photos!
I am honored. Thank you α
So lovely to see your pretty little hummingbirds again – wonderful photos π
Awww, thank you Polly. Much appreciated α
WOW. Amazing birds, very amazing photos. Beautiful.
Thanks much John & hope you are staying safe and well α
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Awesome, Cindy! Thank you! π
You are most welcome my friend & cheers to you α
Thanks much, Cindy! Enjoy your weekend, my dear friend!
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Itβs always a good time for Holler Hummer pics! Thank you Cindy – hope you are both keeping well xxx
Much appreciate you comments and concerns Liz & thank you! α
Fantastic photos of such beautiful, and smart, birds.
Thank you Sheree. They are so skilled and intelligent. It is quite amazing α
Beautiful birds! Stellar photos, cindy.Thank you.
So appreciated Isabel & you are most welcome α
Your photos are jaw-droppingly good. π
Truly honored you think so & thank you! α
Reblogged this on Musings on Life & Experience and commented:
Pictures by Cindy Knoke of the Colibiris-del-Holler.
I so appreciate your support and thoughtfulness Patricia. α
Quite amazing – and not just your long lens.
Thank you Derrick. They are seriously amazing little creatures α
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Awesome hummer pics sweetie!
Muchas gracias mi amiga α
Thank you Cindy – these are fabulous images of my favourite bird:)
You are most welcome and I am happy they are your favorite bird α
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Lovely photos π¦ π¦’ ποΈ Thank you for sharing with us! Beautiful Hummingbirds^^
Thank you more for appreciating them! α
I am in awe of the skill it took to capture these images and grateful for the opportunity to see these beautiful creatutres so close-up.
You are a kind and thoughtful person Liz. Thank you α
Wow, it looks like there are so many of them at your house. I see you have the long feeder setup for them and many come.
Yes, they drain all the feeders daily. Amazing that such tiny critters drink so much! α
I put out my first hummer feeder this year. Within minutes I had a hummer! It was the only hummer I’ve seen. I’m having to enjoy hummers from other people’s pictures because they don’t seem to be intrigued enough to visit here. π
They definitely like places where there is an abundance of food source in addition to a feeder. They need to eat bugs and nectar to survive. The Holler is very buggy! π
We are very mosquito-y…..I think we are buggy. And bee-y. And squirrel-y….
They like to eat gnats and fruit flies, tiny flying insects. We are definitely buggy with the “right kind” of bugs π
Breathtaking, magical, whimsical… such wonderful creatures, and you captured them perfectly, Cindy. I had two hummers last year — I almost always saw them together. This year I’ve only seen one alone 00 and not very often. Maybe they’re smarter than humans about social isolation. LOL. Hugs on the wing.
Thank you so much Teagan. I am glad you have a hummer brightening your life and be well my friend α
Cool pics Cindy. Thanks
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Truly amazing photographs. You make the world a better place by spreading the beauty of nature everywhere you go. <3
Visa versa 2UX2! You make life better α
Charming and cheeky! Lovely captures Cindy π
Thank you Val & be well my friend α
Perfect pictures! Ours are not that many, and they don’t swarm around lie yours. They do frequent our feeders, though.
Thanks much. They are far more relaxed when the population numbers are smaller. I am glad you are feeding them and experiencing them α
Your Holler Hummers are always in high demand by your followers!
These are spectacular – I love to think about them insisting on being fed!!
Brilliant, Cindy.
Thank you sweet lady. Hummers are magic on tiny wings α
They are fun to watch.
Leslie xoxo
Yes, highly entertaining! α
So beautiful pictures! It is so difficult to take pictures of this tiny birds when they are flying!
Thank you very much. Yes, it is quite difficult, especially when they are sparring as their speeds are even greater α
Awesome photos. You and your camera are so impressive. So they now swarm until you replenish their meal and drink! Truly funny. We have bees and only a few hummingbirds who love some of our flowering hibiscus bushes/trees. I can’t imagine the birds allow you so close. You must use a zoom lens. Thank you for this uplifting post!
I do use zoom, but they fly incredibly close to me on their own. I have photos of feeding them by hand, but I avoid this as a practice because it is not good for the birds. They will land on my hand and practically touch my nose with their beaks. They are wonderful creatures α
Cindy, lovely comment filled with information. I agree about best practices and not touching the birds. My husband has remarked that the birds nearby seem to not fear humans. Maybe these creatures sense we mean them no harm. Thank you for your comment and be well. oxox
Hummingbirds are smart. They know whom to avoid α
Cindy, that’s so cool to know! A friend of ours tells us she spoils the hummingbirds by changing the sugar water daily so they have only the best. And they love her! oxox
They are good judges of character! α
Cindy, good for them. As a teacher, I could size up an individual in about 30 seconds. It came with experience and training. Thanks.
Ah, yes. Humans are generally fairly adept at evaluating others, but it’s another story when we attempt to honestly evaluate ourselves. This is much more difficult for us. α
Indeed it is. That’s a good blog topic too. Us versus them, the humingbirds. oxox
Yes, laughing. They are quarrelsome, like us α
Takes one to know one! Another good title for a future blog.
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Love your elegant heart emojis. oxox
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Cindy – you are a remarkable photography. You capture the story of nature and share it with the world. A wonderful way to being my day. Always, always, always a joy to stop by. Hugs!
The greatest joy of blogging for me is getting to know people like you Rebecca. Be well my friend α
Amazing photos, Cindy!
Very pleased you enjoyed them Rosaliene and thank you my friend α
Such wonderful photos, Cindy. The guys make up for size with personality!
It just goes to prove it is not size but skill that matters, which is why ladies dance backwards π
What detailed shots of one of my little wonders!
They are magical little fairy birds! α
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.11 ounces ?!?!
Yes! Amazing isn’t it. The average hummingbird weighs about .14 ounces. Most of The Holler species are a bit smaller. They are magic bits of fairy dust α
Yes, it really is amazing. π
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How did I miss seeing these beauties?? Oh, that’s right — we’ve had nothing but drenching rains for days on end, and I’ve been a bit absent from Blogland. Sorry, but better late than never — after all, the hummers are gorgeous whenever one sees them!
I’ll take your rain and send you the scorching sun, just for a couple days, so you can dry out and we can get wet! π
Wonderful photos! I couldnβt agree more about the joy of having these tiny friends in the backyard. π
They are joyful companions α
Beautiful! As usual crispy and bright pictures of these lovely birds!
Thank you Alexander α
They are so sweet!
They just so are! There is one that constantly comes to my screened window, outside he flies so close and wants to talk to me. I don’t know he wants to say, but I feel so honored by his trust and interest, that I just stop, meditate and pray, and he keeps coming nearer. They are magical α
Such exquisite little creatures! Beautiful captures Cindy! π
So happy you like them and thank you for telling me! α
These are great captures. Worldclass!
Ah, sincere appreciation Sande and be well my friend α
Such beautiful photos of these tiny, jewel-like birds!
They are indeed flying jewels! Thank you for you kind comments Clare & take good care α
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They’re amazing little birds and I’m so glad you photograph them and share with us. We have nothing like these little birds in Australia (that I know of), but when you talk about flying backwards and upside down, it makes me think of Dragonflies.
My goodness, I can’t stop looking at these photos!!
You make me happy I posted! Thank you kind lady α
Iβm so glad! Best to you, Cindy. π
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These are so beautiful! I LOVE humming birds! I will keep gazing throughout the day at them! Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos!
Thank you more for your oh so kind appreciation! α
Thank you for such needed beauty!
Thank you more for wanting beauty. And be well α
you too! You capture so much beauty!
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So beautiful congratulations! I love birds
Thanks for sharing
I <3 people who <3 birds! α
Thank you for share the beautiful of birds
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Awww, thank you so much Gottfried α
They are so tiny. How did you capture the details, so amazing!
What interesting shots of these little jewels. You’ve given me insight into their personalities also! It must be hard to get work done around their antics!
I am happy you enjoyed them Katy, they are fascinating to watch. α