Pictures from Phoenix and sometimes from the surrounding cities that make up the "Valley of the Sun"
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
At Rest
It’s not often that I get an opportunity to see a hummingbird resting, especially at close range. This little fellow let me get amazingly close while I snapped a few pictures before he swiftly hummed off in search of more nectar.
They are nice to see. So quick. And so curious. They chirp too and I assume you have heard them. I usually hear their chirp before I see them if the flowers are very thick that they are on. You really did get a striking photograph.
I am still making history on my Pick a Peck of Pixels blog. Today I posted a Zebra Butterfly with long tails. He is as big as your hand. Most have never seen one. Now you can see one at Pick a Peck of Pixels
This is a rare shot. I can't count how many times Julie or I have raised a lens to try to capture a hummingbird, only to have it fly off before we could get a decent photo.
It’s not often that I get an opportunity to see a hummingbird resting, especially at close range. This little fellow let me get amazingly close while I snapped a few pictures before he swiftly hummed off in search of more nectar.
They are nice to see. So quick. And so curious. They chirp too and I assume you have heard them. I usually hear their chirp before I see them if the flowers are very thick that they are on. You really did get a striking photograph.
ReplyDeleteI am still making history on my Pick a Peck of Pixels blog. Today I posted a Zebra Butterfly with long tails. He is as big as your hand. Most have never seen one. Now you can see one at
Pick a Peck of Pixels
Lovely. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThis is a rare shot. I can't count how many times Julie or I have raised a lens to try to capture a hummingbird, only to have it fly off before we could get a decent photo.
ReplyDeleteNice capture of an elusive creature. Hummingbirds are so cute.
ReplyDeleteso cute. is it an Anna's Hummingbird?
ReplyDeleteExcellent picture, looks as if he was almost posing...
ReplyDeleteFabulous composition. How rare to see a hummingbird sit still!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!!!
ReplyDeleteOne in a million shots, for sure!
ReplyDeleteThat is a female. I have sdome in my yard too. The males are the colorful ones. Great pic Sharon!
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