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End of the Summer ---- Hummingbirds! (25)

Hi PhotoFriends,

My last sighting of a hummingbird was yesterday. Haven’t seen one today.
It seems they stuck around longer than last year.

It was such a joy being able to photograph them for around 2 ˝ months.

I have shared many photos with you already but there are still gobs more that I haven’t shared with you yet. I was so happy I got more keepers than I would of imagined for this season

Let me check out the photos from this summer that I haven’t shared with you all and reminisce on the awesome time I had photographing them!

Here I will think back on the days I was so lucky to capture theses poses:

Pix 1
I loved when Ruby would show his backside as well as his eye. His green feathers just glisten!

http://beebalm.smugmug.com/092314-End-of-Summer/i-vqMFkzw/0/O/2014-08-16%20at%2013-40-23_78V3894.jpg

Pix 2
It was so fun watching Ruby preen!

http://beebalm.smugmug.com/092314-End-of-Summer/i-FpQrJHj/0/O/2014-07-20%20at%2015-02-39_78V8955.jpg

Pix 3

http://beebalm.smugmug.com/092314-End-of-Summer/i-rfSfmMV/0/O/2014-07-20%20at%2015-01-31_78V8926.jpg

Pix 4
Loved when Ruby got in his show off mood!

http://beebalm.smugmug.com/092314-End-of-Summer/i-rfM8mQK/0/O/2014-07-28%20at%2016-28-01_78V0724.jpg

Pix 5

http://beebalm.smugmug.com/092314-End-of-Summer/i-JfT42ZS/0/O/2014-07-21%20at%2010-38-11_78V9249.jpg

Pix 6

http://beebalm.smugmug.com/092314-End-of-Summer/i-PPZKwDP/0/O/2014-07-18%20at%2016-21-20_78V8315.jpg

Pix 7
It was so fun when Ruby would talk to me

http://beebalm.smugmug.com/092314-End-of-Summer/i-TRDqTvj/0/O/2014-07-21%20at%2010-37-46_78V9240.jpg

Pix 8
Fun times was when Ruby would stick his tongue out at me

http://beebalm.smugmug.com/092314-End-of-Summer/i-JfPHdL7/0/O/2014-09-12%20at%2016-54-23_78V6731.jpg

Pix 9
It was always special when Ruby would sit on a flower branch!

http://beebalm.smugmug.com/092314-End-of-Summer/i-bGhqGQW/0/O/2014-07-17%20at%2015-47-59_78V7585.jpg


Pix 10
Something new that I haven’t shared
Ruby said recently look at me in his proud mood…..

http://beebalm.smugmug.com/092314-End-of-Summer/i-7sWfNxH/0/O/2014-09-09%20at%2016-51-08_78V6147.jpg

Pix 11
I am a woodpecker!
This was such a treat to photograph!

http://beebalm.smugmug.com/092314-End-of-Summer/i-D3SKK3X/0/O/2014-09-09%20at%2016-51-16_78V6148.jpg

Pix 12
Wonderful memories of Ruby just adoring the Lobelia ‘Cardinal Flower’!

http://beebalm.smugmug.com/092314-End-of-Summer/i-dLbXdmp/0/O/2014-09-02%20at%2012-33-22_78V5499.jpg

Pix 13
http://beebalm.smugmug.com/092314-End-of-Summer/i-3RHSjgv/0/O/2014-09-03%20at%2012-50-55_78V5576.jpg

Pix 14

http://beebalm.smugmug.com/092314-End-of-Summer/i-24rVQPm/0/O/2014-08-29%20at%2009-52-08_78V5199.jpg

Pix 15
It was so fun to see when Ruby showed such happiness! Ruby loved the Black and Blue Salvia!

http://beebalm.smugmug.com/092314-End-of-Summer/i-c5vvfCq/0/O/2014-08-24%20at%2015-24-23_78V4600.jpg

Pix 16

http://beebalm.smugmug.com/092314-End-of-Summer/i-jtvTgRv/0/O/2014-08-11%20at%2014-37-18_78V2773.jpg

Pix 17

http://beebalm.smugmug.com/092314-End-of-Summer/i-nHBW3B5/0/O/2014-08-14%20at%2018-05-24_78V3225.jpg

Pix 18

http://beebalm.smugmug.com/092314-End-of-Summer/i-CwGpVxq/0/O/2014-07-20%20at%2015-35-44_78V9020.jpg

Pix 19
Memories of Ruby enjoying Lobelia ‘Great Blue’ Flower.

http://beebalm.smugmug.com/092314-End-of-Summer/i-ZQXL5bN/0/O/2014-07-16%20at%2016-28-49_78V7354.jpg

Pix 20
I was tickled to get Ruby sipping my bright orange Crocosmia flowers!

http://beebalm.smugmug.com/092314-End-of-Summer/i-hwhb9vr/0/O/2014-07-28%20at%2013-06-12_78V0481.jpg

Pix 21
This is one of the last flowers I bought for Ruby.
A lot of you at N&W mentioned that your hummers enjoy this flower.
I had them in the past but didn’t notice hummers enjoying them.
So I figured why not try them again. They still did not like them.
I kept that I could at least get one capture of Ruby sipping and I did
Flower is called: Agastache - Anise Hyssop ‘Blue Fortune’.

http://beebalm.smugmug.com/092314-End-of-Summer/i-stcSbJF/0/O/2014-09-06%20at%2016-56-10_78V5981.jpg

Pix 22
It was also fun to get Ruby in mid-air with no flowers around!

http://beebalm.smugmug.com/092314-End-of-Summer/i-VmLVdvP/0/O/2014-09-03%20at%2016-57-37_78V5688.jpg


Pix 23
I surely will miss Rubies happy pose like this one! And seeing his ruby neck coming in!

http://beebalm.smugmug.com/092314-End-of-Summer/i-qqNbMZH/0/O/2014-08-03%20at%2017-31-07_78V1379.jpg

Pix 24
And this capture is what I will miss most!
When Ruby would say “good morning Mrs. Gardener”!

http://beebalm.smugmug.com/092314-End-of-Summer/i-snTqWpx/0/O/2014-07-28%20at%2016-25-05_78V0699.jpg

Pix 25
This photo marks the end of Hummer Season.
This is my last photo that I photograph of my Ruby-Throat this summer.
It surely tells a story! You can see Rubies beloved Cardinal Flower coming to an end too as I say good-bye to my sweet little hummer!

http://beebalm.smugmug.com/092314-End-of-Summer/i-LFdGcg8/0/O/2014-09-14%20at%2010-21-31_78V6840.jpg

Two other special moments from this summer I think back on that I already shared with you all:

Capturing two hummers on a stick together.
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1307944

Capturing my first landing sequence of a hummer.
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1317990

Those were really special days for me!

I can’t wait for next Summer – Till we meet again Ruby

All and all you can see that I had an awesome blast – so much more than I can express to you all!

Thank you all for viewing my newest Hummingbird thread!
I hope you enjoyed it!

Hard to believe after finishing up this post I still have gobs more hummer photos to still share with you all. Maybe I will introduce Ruby to the Bald Eagles this year

Have a great day!
BeeBalm



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Sep 23, 2014 at 03:41 PM
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Congrats on a great summer BB, wonderful images.


Sep 23, 2014 at 04:24 PM
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Thanks for sharing these beauties, BB. Good variety.
Rex



Sep 23, 2014 at 07:19 PM
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You definitely had a great time with these little birds, BB.
You were also able to get some great captures
Socrate



Sep 23, 2014 at 08:16 PM
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Mizz Bee Balm, your photos are an inspiration for me to really go all out next year to photograph these little critters. Luv em all. Tanx. BTW a bunch of mine left yesterday. Have bout 15 left. Course I'm on gulf coast in hooterville texas. Little warmer.
John



Sep 23, 2014 at 08:36 PM
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What a great collection BB...it was a wonderful summer for you and in turn a wonderful summer of viewing your images...for what its worth #20 is my fave!
Eric



Sep 23, 2014 at 08:39 PM
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I've enjoyed this summer along with you BB. This is another extra nice set. I do hope you keep them coming for a while longer ~ Ron


Sep 23, 2014 at 08:46 PM
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Quite a nice collection BB. Too many good ones to comment on. Thanks for a summer filled with superb hummer images and stories. However, given the time you've spent with them, I'm sure you have a large archive of images ready to be doled out over the winter months.


Sep 23, 2014 at 08:51 PM
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Wonderful set BB.

Birdie



Sep 23, 2014 at 10:08 PM
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Wonderful hummer images to end the summer, BeeBalm. Honestly, I cannot make my mind to pick from these beautiful poses, BeeBalm. Excellent work.

- Tam



Sep 23, 2014 at 10:20 PM
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2, 8, 13, 17 and 23 for me BB

These are hard. You have done well

Morris



Sep 24, 2014 at 07:14 AM
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All good things must come to an end Thanks for the wonderful set BB


Sep 24, 2014 at 07:42 AM
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Well done BB. You had a great summer of ruby throat photography.

Ted



Sep 24, 2014 at 07:50 AM
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What a wonderful tribute to the summer hummer season BB You have done such a marvelous job photographing these little speed demons. Super work!!!

Now on the next big thing

Tim



Sep 24, 2014 at 08:21 AM
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raymondjbarlow wrote:
Congrats on a great summer BB, wonderful images.


You are too thoughtful Raymond!
Thanks so much for your kind reply!
BeeBalm



Sep 24, 2014 at 08:38 PM
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surgemaster wrote:
Thanks for sharing these beauties, BB. Good variety.
Rex


Thank you so much for your very kind reply Rex
It is so appreciated!
BeeBalm



Sep 25, 2014 at 10:05 AM
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Excellent set and so many different poses!

Brian M.



Sep 25, 2014 at 02:41 PM
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Great stuff! Love number 2


Sep 25, 2014 at 04:51 PM
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Shasoc wrote:
You definitely had a great time with these little birds, BB.
You were also able to get some great captures
Socrate


Thanks so much Socrate! It was a blast
You are too kind!
Have a great evening!
BeeBalm



Sep 25, 2014 at 08:42 PM
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"Double B",
I guess I will be going into hummer withdrawal as these beautiful creatures head to warmer climates and your immediate capture and post subsides a bit.
Hopefully your inventory is vast and you will keep us salivating thru the upcoming fall,winter,early spring months!
Exceptional compositions!
Dan



Sep 26, 2014 at 08:55 AM
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