
Hovering in mid flight,

reaching speeds of 60 mph,

with a tongue that is longer than their body,

the only bird in the world that can fly backwards and upside down,

weighing about a tenth of an ounce,

and battling for turf and territory daily with their lethal spear beaks,

hummers are flying,

works of art,

with attitudes!
Cheers to you from The Holler Hummers~
Beautiful images π
Much appreciated & thank you! α
Oh, nice! What a beautiful variety of hummingbirds, Cindy!
The Holler is definitely for the hummers! α
They truly are flying works of art…and you are the artist who captured them so beautifully!
Your thoughtfulness touches my heart. Thank you Teresa α
Love that description – a flying work of art with an attitude!
Alison
They are the toughest tiniest creatures I have ever met! α
The lengths of the tongue is impressive. I always wondered if my Colibri feeder was full enough…no more.
Laughing! Yes! They are built for extraction! α
Tolle Bilder! Vor allem das erste! Wow!
Vielen dank mein lieber Freund! α
Specktacular, my dear friend! I’m lost for words. β¬β«βͺβHmm hmm hmmββ( βΞβ)ββHmm hmm hmmββͺβ«β¬
A hummingbird thank you! Wonderful α
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I’ve seen it many times by now Cindy but I’m still so amazed each time I see again by how you can capture such fine detail even mid-air and while their wings are fluttering, it’s really impressive! And good thing too, since they are so beautiful in all their fine detail.
Thank you very much. You are a kind and thoughtful friend Halim. α
And more fantastic photos. Really impressive!
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Thank you. You make me happy I posted α
I love the images where you can see the beating of their wings…
What impressive photos! They don’t exactly stay still, posing for you, do they?
Thank you & no they don’t. They are not what you could call laid-back critters! π
I have some photos with the details of the wings in motion far more clear, but the blur of the wings accurately depicts the speed at which they move α
Incredible photos! π
Much appreciated Jim! α
“Flying works of art” they certainly are and you have depicted them so beautifully!
Thanks a lot Anne & very happy you enjoyed them α
Beautiful! photos.
Merci beaucoup! α
Yes. What I said before. AMAZING.
Grazie mille John α
AMAZING shots, Cindy! It could not be better. Thanks so much! π
I am honored and most appreciative of your thoughtfulness Fabio α
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Awesome photos! Amazing birds!
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So happy you enjoyed them Carmen & thank you! α
Stunning photographs from your wonderful world, Cindy π π Hope all is well with you.
Thank you Jo. Your thoughtful comments are much appreciated! Cheers to you α
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Grazie mille α
Your welcome.. Btw i love to hear new language πππ
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Wow… So pretty!!!!!!!
They are beautiful aren’t they! α
Totally! Very graceful, too. Fleeting splashes of color come to life!
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What does that mean? Like that sign thingy. Does it stand for anything?
It is just two arty hearties emojis…. Sort of a heart deco heart emoji α
Cool!
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Yes, they certainly are! When I lived in Arizona, I once stopped to watch a mating dance with its drops, loops and rolls as I was starting a hike. On my way back about two hours later, the bird was still in the same location, and still doing his amazing display. I donβt know where he found the energy to keep it up!
Yes the expenditure of energy is remarkable in the animal world. They have to go into a state of very deep sleep called torpor every night or they will starve to death. They also nap during the day and I have many photos of they sleeping! α
Such fascinating and rewarding birds to watch – truly gems of nature. Iβm only familiar with Bahama woodstars and Cuban emeralds but I never tire of seeing photos of any variety. RH
I love to see other species. There are about 300 hummingbirds species in the world α
Hummingbirds – My favourite all-time birds (I think)
Laughing….love the proviso and understand it perfectly! α
Beautiful indeed
Merci beaucoup! α
Quite wonderful
Your comment makes me smile. Thank you Derrick α
What an amazing bird! And super pictures! Have a great weekend Cindy.
You too my friend & thank you α
Such brilliant photos of these amazing creatures!
Honored you think so & thank you very much Helene α
Amo suas fotos
Obrigada α
As always, your beautiful photos have pleased and amazed. Beautiful tiny creatures!
Thank you Linda. So very appreciated. I hope all is well with you α
They are awesome. I think they have “hovering” capability in addition to forward flight as other birds. I would like to see them doing the up side down. That would be cool!
It is pretty incredible. I have seen it but not yet been able to photograph it α
Amazing photos, as always, So nice to get such a good look at these amazing birds.
You make me glad I posted. Thank you α
I’m pretty impressed by them.
They are super impressive little creatures α
I wish I had that metabolism!
It would be so awesome! Imagine forcing yourself to binge on desert so you wouldn’t die overnight……as I write this, it sounds super scary! α
Scary…..but oh….. I would rather be energetic and eating a lot than NOT energetic and eating a lot. π
Laughing….very true! α
Hummingbirds mean joy in the metaphysical world, Cindy. What joyful photos you have here! xo
Thank you Pam & I think they mean exactly the same thing in the material world. α
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Agreed Cindy. They are beautiful flying art with serious attitude! π₯
Who wants just another pretty face. The attitude is the clincher! π
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Wonderful. π
Merci beaucoup α
Amazing photos, Cindy!
Thank you. I am very happy you enjoyed them. α
You’re welcome!
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Gorgeous birds and photographs. So beautiful.
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Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness α
So interesting!! I enjoyed this post! Awesome photos.
I am glad you did and thank you for telling me! α
I can only repeat myself: these pictures are absolutely PER.FECT!
Ahhh, so kind of you & so appreciated too α
These truly are works of art! I didn’t know they could fly that fast and upside down as well. Amazing! Cheers to you and your Holler Hummers!
Cheers back to you Sheila & take good care α
Lovely photos Cindy.
Leslie xoxo
Grazie mille Leslie α
Benvenuto Cindy.
Leslie π
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Hugs and thank you sweet lady α
Very nice hummer photos. A little crowded at the feeder. I’m surprised, though, at how well they are sharing. The hummers that visit us, it’s a one-at-a-time process. π
The N determines the behavior! α
Wow! Your pictures are overwhelming, dear Cindy!
Your kindness makes me happy I posted. Thank you & be well α
I hope to get a decent photo of a hummingbird someday but they are too quick for me. Your photos are beautiful!
Awww, thank you so much, most appreciated α
They truly are flying works of art! Thank you for these spectacular shots, Cindy!
Thank you more for your kind appreciation Resa α
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They are a treat to capture! Great shots!
Thank you! They are lots of fun aren’t they. α
These are the BEST photos I have ever seen of these little beauties! XOX
Ahhhh. I am truly honored Lara. Thank you very much α
You are so gifted Cindy – so beautifully gifted!
Awwww….I am truly honored and touched Lara. Thank you sincerely my friend α α
Oh my, how did you capture those beautiful photographs? And, how truly blessed you are to be surrounded by the hummers. <3 I've got quite a few that frolic here in the reserve I live in front of, but they're tiny, oh so tiny. At times I can't tell if I'm looking at a large insect …. and then I realized, NO, it's a humming bird! How I wish they were a bit larger, alas they've never been, year after year, though honored and in awe of their presence nonetheless. Thank you sharing these absolutely beautiful photographs! <3 Mmmm if only you knew how my heart, soul and body loved them. Just wonderful Cindy. ππ Kimberly
Hummingbirds have a magical ability to inspire human beings to love them. In Peru, the ancient Nazca people carved massive hummingbirds into rock visible only from great mountain heights. It is one of the ancient mysteries, still mystical in impact when seen today. I think I may understand a tiny bit of why the Nazca people went to such incredible effort to honor hummingbirds and make them huge and permanent in their culture. They lived with so many different, utterly incredible species, and they were mesmerized by them. They were wise. Like you. α
You just made my heart smile. Thank you Cindy. πππ Kimberly
Visa versa 2UX2!
Such incredible beauties!
Just a tiny bit of magical fairy dust flitting about the garden! α
Marvelous and look at picture #3!
You caught it in the process of feeding, that’s when i have seen the beak extension/ tongue?
Yes the tongue. So amazing isn’t it and it functions as a straw! α
“a straw.” That made me chuckle, but it’s the truth.
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That tongue is amazing! What a wonderful capture π
Awww, thank you α
Stunning images!
Thanks much Emma & hope all is well with you α
Beautiful and stunning homage to these amazing little birds
Awww, you make me happy I posted α
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Incredible photographs! I never thought I would see a hummingbird’s tongue. You’ve undone yourself with these!
You are such a thoughtful lady! Thank you Liz & stay well α
Thank you, Cindy! You stay well, too.
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Such beautiful tiny creatures — and you’ve given us such outstanding closeups, Cindy — thank you!
Awww, thank you more Debbie for your thoughtfulness α
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Most appreciated, thank you! α
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Grazie mille α
Cute birds, fantastic portraits π
Honored, thank you Inese & cheers to you α
These are the most cutest creatures in the world, Cindy, and what a great shotsπΈPawkisses for a Happy SundayπΎπ½π
Happy Sunday back to you & cheers too! α
Beautiful photos of hummingbirds, Cindy! The tongue is amazing. The clarity and colors, wow… !
Thank you Amy. So happy you enjoyed them α
Beautiful. Are they the same as the humming birds?
Yes. Colibiri is the Spansh word for hummingbird. Most of the three hundred species of hummingbirds lived in Mexico, Central and South America α
Okay. Thanks for the info.
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Wonderful close-ups, Cindy. I have finally acquired a loyal hummer. He/she comes between 2-3 pm almost every afternoon. Hugs, Cuz π
How how wonderful! I am happy for you cuz. You will get to each other quite well α
My nickname is Finch, tiny birds and yes I love them. β€
Lovely to know your name Finch. A friend of birds is a friend of mine α
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Wonderful shots! The details you’ve captured like the feathers and the tongue are amazing!
So happy you enjoyed them Clare and thanks for letting me know! α
My pleasure, Cindy.
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Cindy, that’s a stunning collection of hummer images. You honor the birds with your brilliant technique!
Ahhh, thanks much Peter. Most appreciated. Stay safe & well my friend α
May you all be safe too in these treacherous days!
Just when I thought there couldn’t possibly be more stunning hummingbird photos- there were! Thank you, Cindy.
Thank you more for your thoughtfulness Jennie & cheers to you α
Cheers to you as well!
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Gorgeous images of these beauties.
Merci beaucoup mon ami α
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Beautiful image.
Thank much & cheers to you α
Wowwwwwwwwwwwww supernatural photos π π π
The hummer pix are as good as any I have seen, and I have seen a lot. (Also took a few long ago, but they were not worth much.) Glad to see that U refrain from the silliness of adding red dye to the sugar water in the feeders.
Thank you very much. Your thoughts are much appreciated α
I luv these little guys!! Always found them beautiful and fascinating!!
I <3 people who <3 hummingbirds α
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Thank you! α
Itβs amazing these birds get up so close, the red feathers on one of the necks looks like sequins very pretty.
Birds are gorgeous creatures which is why people have often worn their feathers. α
fantastic mam, So gorgeous birds. Excellent photography and nicely plotted. Keep it up.
Thanks so much & cheers to you α
Cheers friend π₯
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Amazing. Absolutely amazing creature
Thank you Dawn. They are so wonderful! α