It was my intention to not post to my blog today. My labor-intensive family history post of two days ago took a lot out of me so I’d decided to take the traditional Sunday off. But for complicated reasons related to stuff going on in the background, and probably also due to the fact that I’m a dyed in the wool creature of habit, I changed my mind at the very last minute.
1/6400, f/5.6, ISO 1000, Canon EF500mm f/4L IS II USM + 1.4 tc, not baited, set up or called in
Besides, for some unknown reason ‘my’ hummingbirds have pretty much abandoned my trumpet vine and I think some of my photos from a couple of weeks ago deserve to be seen. This is one of them. I got a lot of photos somewhat similar to this one but most of them had annoying and very bright areas behind the bird. This is one of the few that didn’t.
I still may be taking a day or two off from posting to my blog in the near future. Due to hurricane Hilary, our forecast for at least the next week or so looks dismal and wet so I likely won’t be going out shooting anytime soon.
But some of my family and friends in California, Nevada and Arizona, including quite a few of my blog followers, will get the brunt of this dangerous storm. Please, hunker down and stay safe.
Ron
This is a beautiful photo!
Gorgeous shot, Ron! Love the light on the hummingbird and the flower. Hopefully, the hummers will return after the storm is over.
We’re hunkered down here for sure, being in between a river and a flood control channel. A flash flood warning has been issued for our part of the city, so we’re sitting tight. It only takes a foot of water to potentially make the average car float.
My new mama dog foster is not thrilled with having to traverse my soggy lawn to take care of her “ablutions.” 😉
Stay safe, everyone! ❤️
Thanks, Marty. I don’t blame your foster. I wouldn’t be either.
Beautiful hummer at that beautiful flowers! Know many of our birds are heading out tho it’s not “Labor Day Quiet” yet……
Have family in the San Diego area – know my sister in law is in a safe area – not so sure about a nephew and family or my nephew in the Phoenix area. Hope we end up with some of that moisture down the line! Keeps going S of us and things are pretty dry. Cloudy, relatively cool and dead calm this morning……
Thanks, Judy. San Diego County was pretty much the home base of my extended family for many years but as far as I know, none of them are there anymore.
I am also a creature of habit.
Thanks for this tiny gem and the warning.
And I echo your last sentence for all those in harm’s way.
Thanks, EC. I’ve been accused of taking the creature of habit thing too far. Can’t help myself.
On Friday we had 20 (!) migrating Rufous at our feeder. Today there are 3 along with 2 Allens. It’s been quite a spectacular summer of hummers. Your trumpet vine is glorious!
At least there are Rufous somewhere!
The high contrast is nice. Most of my hummers are gone yesterday and today. I had so many it was not countable with often 3 at each of my 4 feeders sharing. This morning I have only 3-4 all juveniles and no rufous. Maybe they feel the storm? Most likely just moved on toward migration. I have always been sensitive to lighting changes with the seasons but since being so attuned to birds I notice it more. The sun angle has definitely been feeling like fall to me.
Thanks, April. I still haven’t seen a Rufous. Not one.
The dramatic light is wonderful. And the tiny feet! Thanks for posting!
Thank you, Carolyn.
Wonderful shot Ron!
Charlotte Norton
Thanks, Charlotte.
I have enjoyed reading the comments regarding your family history. Family members are so precious and greatly missed when there time is up. Was just chatting with a Navy friend who served with me in Naples Italy and we were thinking of and talking about all those who are gone and what great memories we have.
Rainy here, but nothing hard yet. I have had the drip irrigation off for four days now and also have not taken an allergy pill. The three southern California teams, Padres, Dodgers, and Angels all played double headers yesterday trying to squeeze as many games in before Kathleen hits.
Everett, I’m looking forward to not watering my yard for a few days. It’ll save some water and be good for my pocketbook.
Ron, I’ve been reading your posts first thing in the morning. They add sweet notes of beauty, peace and curiosity to my day. Your family history post, however, added a sense of loss. Your family history could not be more impressive. We know nada about our great grandparents except that at least some were farmers in Eastern Europe. Maybe I’ll try again to connect with our last remaining, non-English speaking oldster and learn a little bit. Enjoy some rest, Ron. ☺️
“Maybe I’ll try again to connect with our last remaining, non-English speaking oldster”
Marcia, my advice would be to give that a lot of effort. Once it’s too late, it’s too late forever. A lesson I learned the hard way.
Love the photo!
Just flying out of San Diego back to Montana
Early flight looks like Hilary will give us a heck of a tail wind ! Also really enjoyed recent history post…my second passion after photography.
Hope you and yours are all well Ron
“back to Montana”
Those words always sound good to me. Have a good flight, Lisa.
That is a stunning photo!!!
BUT, excuse me for being “that English teacher;” “died in the wool”??? My auto-correct immediately changed “died” to “dyed”—–yours should have too!!
Thanks, Sue. Fixed. Normally I’d have spotted that myself. That’s what happens when you change your mind about posting at the very last minute and then do a rush job on your text.
So glad to find your post back in my inbox this morning. Lovely bird, gorgeous flower. Hope all here at home and those in your neck of the woods will be safe from Nature’s wrath today.
I’m relieved that you’re getting your post emails again, Granny Pat. Internet gremlins like that are a PITA.