Project 365 d-143

     Who hasn't seen colorful Hummingbirds before? Completely frozen in mid-flight right as they are about to flick out that nectar seeker and fill up. Whether they are hovering just beside a beautiful, and sweet flower, or working over a feeder; they are spectacular to behold. I would be remiss if I did not admit to thus far failing to capture any of these little buzzers in the aforementioned way. Still, they are plentiful near my home, and I can imagine eventually to have a keeper of one or many of them.

     Today the light was nearly gone by the time I donned my photo hat and went hunting for my daily image. While snooping around in one of my many flower beds; I kept hearing the rapid beatings of their wings as they went to and fro. This was nothing new for me to hear this, but today was unique in that instead of looking at them from the height of my deck; I was now able to look up at them instead. Immediately I laid down in the soft green grass and at first just watched the little air show. In and out the swooped from the feeder only to return time and time again for another drink. I didn't really care for the way the feeder looked, but I just loved the silhouette of these little fliers against an ever darkening sky.

     After a short while of viewing their hyper active feeding; I raised my camera and began to photograph. Try as I may, I could never photograph one up and above the feeder. My goal at that point was just to capture a dark silhouette of one zooming in to the feeder. Finally, I was able to freeze one just before he/she got too close to the feeder. Overall, I am satisfied with the way this looks as it provides an uncommon view of these little wonders buzzing around. Plus, now I am more determined than ever to capture one in full and splendid color to add to my photo collection. Hoping that will created a buzz for my portfolio.

Happy Shooting.