Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Nectar of the Cactus Flower


This tiny hummingbird was headed straight for this beautiful cactus flower.


A moment later, he was drinking his fill.

11 comments:

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Oh I hope everyone takes the time to enlarge these images Sharon, what a delight they are. Well done indeed!

Lowell said...

Very nice! Beautiful flower and bird. Isn't it interesting how nature itself sometimes brings things together in a good way? Sometimes.

Your photos are excellent!

Kathy said...

and he hits the jackpot!

Karl said...

Oh la la, beautiful nature and action shots!

Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.com said...

Ahhhh!

Judy said...

Isn't it exciting to see this and to be able to catch it in a photo!

Catalyst said...

That's a great fast lens on your camera.

John "By Stargoose And Hanglands" said...

Brilliant!
I love our British birds but really wish we had hummers too.

RedPat said...

You are becoming expert at these action shots! Bees, birds, etc!

Regina K said...

Wow, I can only dream of catching a beautiful action shot like this.

Randy said...

Stunning captures Sharon.