Sunday, June 22, 2014

Aiming High


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.
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16 comments:

  1. KateJune 22, 2014 at 2:20 AM

    Great capture of that remarkable little bird.

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  2. LowellJune 22, 2014 at 2:48 AM

    A century plant must be a hundred years old? Kudos on getting that wee hummingbird so sharp! Your fast on the button!

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  3. cieldequimperJune 22, 2014 at 5:02 AM

    What a shot! I wish I could see hummingbirds in person!

    Love the whole view in the second shot!

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  4. ThérèseJune 22, 2014 at 5:20 AM

    This century plant is the tallest I have ever seen I think!
    and the hummingbird such a dear little bird.

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  5. RedPatJune 22, 2014 at 9:14 AM

    Fabulous shot, Sharon!

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  6. PerthDailyPhotoJune 22, 2014 at 9:17 AM

    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 :)

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  7. LowellJune 22, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    Thanks for your comment, Sharon. Got me to thinking...if I were a century plant I'd bloom not too far down the road! :)

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  8. FilipBlogJune 22, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    Great bird shot.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  9. William KendallJune 22, 2014 at 11:52 AM

    A beautiful hummer!

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  10. RandyJune 22, 2014 at 5:53 PM

    Great shot of the hummingbird!

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  11. Steve ReedJune 23, 2014 at 12:03 AM

    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. :)

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  12. AnonymousJune 23, 2014 at 12:59 AM

    Amazing photo of an amazing bird!

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  13. HildaJune 23, 2014 at 3:34 AM

    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.

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  14. KarlJune 23, 2014 at 7:01 AM

    The photo with the hummingbird is amazing!

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  15. KathyJune 26, 2014 at 8:45 AM

    You obviously snapped the shutter just at the perfect moment!

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  16. UnknownJuly 1, 2014 at 2:54 AM

    I love every shot of these gorgeous gardens you post.

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