This tiny little hummingbird was aiming for a very tall century plant bloom when my shutter caught him mid-flight. He and a friend were buzzing all around the blooms.
I looked to see if I had a photo of the whole century plant so you could see just how tall it is and this one is the only one I could find. Obviously, I took it back when the Chihuly exhibit was at the garden. The flowers on the century plant hadn't opened fully when I took this shot but, you can see how tall it is.
I have a new post on Sharon's Sojourns today. I'm making a visit to one of my favorite fountains.
16 comments:
Great capture of that remarkable little bird.
A century plant must be a hundred years old? Kudos on getting that wee hummingbird so sharp! Your fast on the button!
What a shot! I wish I could see hummingbirds in person!
Love the whole view in the second shot!
This century plant is the tallest I have ever seen I think!
and the hummingbird such a dear little bird.
Fabulous shot, Sharon!
Oh well done on catching the humming bird and well done it for reaching high :) We have some weird and wonderful plants here in Oz but you certainly match them Sharon :)
Thanks for your comment, Sharon. Got me to thinking...if I were a century plant I'd bloom not too far down the road! :)
Great bird shot.
Greetings,
Filip
A beautiful hummer!
Great shot of the hummingbird!
That IS a great shot of the hummingbird. They move so fast I'm impressed you could get it so clear. I tried to shoot some swooping swallows (tongue-twister) yesterday and I couldn't get a very clear image, even with a fast shutter.
Thanks for the info about the Desert Rose! I'd grow one if I were in the right climate. :)
Amazing photo of an amazing bird!
The little hummingbird that could!
I'm so glad you posted the 2nd photo - Chihuly's works are just so perfect in your desert landscape.
The photo with the hummingbird is amazing!
You obviously snapped the shutter just at the perfect moment!
I love every shot of these gorgeous gardens you post.
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