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Sunday, July 24, 2011

In which I finally get my hummingbird shot

It's not perfect. I wish it were sharper. National Geographic wouldn't be impressed.

But all summer long I've been trying to capture one of these dear little creatures on film.  I have let the tulip vine grow messy with the hope of a seduction.  I have not brought the glads inside for the same reason.

Hummingbirds are easy, my friend Mike once said.  But hummingbirds have eluded me. I have waited years.

I have a family now.  This one's mate was just a white glad down.
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7 comments:

  1. bermudaonionJuly 24, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    We adore hummingbirds and love to watch them. Capturing them with a camera is no easy feat!

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  2. Caroline Starr RoseJuly 24, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Just to get the whole bird in one shot is an accomplishment! I find I'll catch just a wing or a tail.

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  3. Beth FJuly 25, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    Wow -- impressive! I never manage to capture one on my camera.

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  4. patti.mallett_ppJuly 25, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    This is lovely!!

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  5. Nise' July 25, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Great shot. I keep trying, but have not captured a good picture yet.

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  6. septembermomJuly 27, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    Congrats!! Very nice shot :)

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  7. Sarah LaurenceJuly 27, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Nice hummingbird shots. I find them impossible to capture. If you want inspiration, check out Carol’s hummingbird photos at Flower Hill Farm: http://flowerhillfarm.blogspot.com/2011/05/gardening-for-wildlife-new-blog-and-new.html

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