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Hummer talks: “Life can be bitter/sweet” …… (25)

Hi PhotoFriends,

I really love talking to my hummingbirds when I photograph 📷 them.
They are such a joy to watch and photograph.

My last long story is here and shows my garden.

I found this☀️ summer, when they hear me talking to them, they stay on their perch longer and when I say, “do something special”, they do understand

It’s so amazing to observe.

They are my little summer garden buddy gems 💎 that are still in my garden as I type you all.

Pull up a chair in front of your computer 💻 and enjoy your popcorn!

Listen in to my hummers as they talk to you.....

Pix 1
Life is good when the warmth of the sun hits your face...

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-5R2V7JH/0/X2/i-5R2V7JH-X2.jpg

Pix 2
That I just have to sink in my comfy branch and relax

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-KWqnrc9/0/X2/i-KWqnrc9-X2.jpg

Pix 3
And then sit up a little and show off my cute stuff

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-pVwtzjF/0/X2/i-pVwtzjF-X2.jpg

Pix 4
You know I can also be even cuter

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-F8rhQnk/0/X2/i-F8rhQnk-X2.jpg

Pix 5
But life can be very hard when you have to be on guard for intruders

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-TKGFTVJ/0/X2/i-TKGFTVJ-X2.jpg

Pix 6
You have to look down

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-qWSSN4v/0/X2/i-qWSSN4v-X2.jpg

Pix 7
As well as up

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-LJhftFp/0/X2/i-LJhftFp-X2.jpg

Pix 8
Sometimes you shrug your shoulders being baffled

on where the intruders are

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Q6vcJP2/0/X2/i-Q6vcJP2-X2.jpg

Pix 9
You have to decide if you should stay completely still

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-hRV9WBt/0/X2/i-hRV9WBt-X2.jpg

Pix 10
Or scare them off

by flapping your little wings at them.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-WjZphXv/0/X2/i-WjZphXv-X2.jpg

Pix 11
That didn’t work so let me try a lunge

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-93Fc4vd/0/X2/i-93Fc4vd-X2.jpg

Pix 12
Or maybe get in your fish suit 🐠

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-pQmhmwL/0/X2/i-pQmhmwL-X2.jpg

Pix 13
I got it, I can just yell at them.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-k8CC7pt/0/X2/i-k8CC7pt-X2.jpg

Pix 14
And if they don’t go away...

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-MrG2B7n/0/X2/i-MrG2B7n-X2.jpg

Pix 15
Guess you just eat them up

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-p23Zs3M/0/X2/i-p23Zs3M-X2.jpg

Pix 16
I got you my pretty.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-nsPNhd6/0/X2/i-nsPNhd6-X2.jpg

Pix 17
I feel so proud of myself

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-3C7fvWm/0/X2/i-3C7fvWm-X2.jpg

Pix 18
The bug made me itchy.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-45MXQvH/0/X2/i-45MXQvH-X2.jpg

Pix 19
There is a bug in my wing

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-5W92tqg/0/X2/i-5W92tqg-X2.jpg

Pix 20
Oh no, now there is one on my cheek

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-cKnXCbv/0/X2/i-cKnXCbv-X2.jpg

Pix 21
I think I got them all now

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-s4rCDXd/0/X2/i-s4rCDXd-X2.jpg

Pix 22
Yes I did because my skirt feels so pretty again

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-8Q4r965/0/X2/i-8Q4r965-X2.jpg

Pix 23
As well as my feathered little cute body

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-qBSvxRf/0/X2/i-qBSvxRf-X2.jpg

Pix 24
Thank you all for reading my story 📚 as I pose on the tip of my branch.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-BJhQd87/0/X2/i-BJhQd87-X2.jpg

Pix 25
It has been such an amazing summer growing up in Mrs. Gardener’s colorful flower 🌻 garden that is full of the finest nectar in town 🏡 Mrs. Gardener loves ♥️ watching my tiny rubies♦️appear.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-FnNXmMB/0/X2/i-FnNXmMB-X2.jpg

My Hummers and I want to thank you for reading our newest long story – with more stories to come, since it was Mrs. Gardener’s best hummingbird season ever!

We hope you enjoyed our new captures

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Sep 10, 2016 at 06:30 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Hummer talks: “Life can be bitter/sweet” …… (25)

Nice shots. I can't see the exif in the images, camera/lens?

Sep 10, 2016 at 06:32 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Hummer talks: “Life can be bitter/sweet” …… (25)

So well done BB !!! Glad they and you had a great summer together.

Birdie

Sep 10, 2016 at 07:24 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Hummer talks: “Life can be bitter/sweet” …… (25)

Okay, you are killing me here, BB. Showed these to my little buddy and she started imitating the poses of the hummers in your pictures! Once again you have outdone yourself. We are in your debt. Thank you.

Sep 10, 2016 at 07:39 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Hummer talks: “Life can be bitter/sweet” …… (25)

This series of pros and photos is a delight BB

Morris

Sep 10, 2016 at 07:57 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Hummer talks: “Life can be bitter/sweet” …… (25)

Hard not to love a good hummer thread!

Our little blighters are going through 2 cups of syrup a day and will mug me when I come out the door with a fresh feeder. While rounding a corner of our home today, two were playing a high speed game of follow the leader and rounded the same corner from the opposite side. Both screeched to a halt a couple feet in front of me, hovered for a brief spell and then spiraled off from whence they came. Just like your post, it made me smile....

Sep 11, 2016 at 01:57 AM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Hummer talks: “Life can be bitter/sweet” …… (25)

I agree with Morris BB - a digital delight. Waaay too many good ones to pick ~ Ron

Sep 11, 2016 at 07:26 AM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Hummer talks: “Life can be bitter/sweet” …… (25)

Another great series BB.

TFS
Geoff

Sep 11, 2016 at 09:18 AM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Hummer talks: “Life can be bitter/sweet” …… (25)

I love your hummer stories...there seems to be a magenta cast on some, otherwise great shooting.

Sep 11, 2016 at 06:07 PM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Hummer talks: “Life can be bitter/sweet” …… (25)

That branch has some real magic in it BB...wonderful.
Eric

Sep 11, 2016 at 06:11 PM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Hummer talks: “Life can be bitter/sweet” …… (25)

Photozack81 wrote:
Nice shots. I can't see the exif in the images, camera/lens?

Hi Photozack,

Thanks so much for your kind words - They are very much appreciated

My photos were taken with the 1DX and the 400 F5.6L

Have a wonderful day ⛅️
BB

Sep 12, 2016 at 08:12 AM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Hummer talks: “Life can be bitter/sweet” …… (25)

birdied wrote:
So well done BB !!! Glad they and you had a great summer together.

Birdie

Awww thanks so much Birdie

you are too kind!

I am so glad you enjoyed my 📚 story and photos

Have a great evening

Sep 12, 2016 at 08:34 PM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Hummer talks: “Life can be bitter/sweet” …… (25)

Many special shots, BB, with # 1 being on top. IMO.
Rex

Sep 12, 2016 at 09:49 PM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Hummer talks: “Life can be bitter/sweet” …… (25)

MikeyV wrote:
Okay, you are killing me here, BB. Showed these to my little buddy and she started imitating the poses of the hummers in your pictures! Once again you have outdone yourself. We are in your debt. Thank you.

Awww

I am so humbled by your too sweet of a reply MikeyV and your darling little granddaughter

I am so happy you both enjoyed my thread that much

I wish you both a beautiful day today! ☀️
BB

Sep 13, 2016 at 05:05 AM

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morris wrote:
This series of pros and photos is a delight BB

Morris

You are too kind Morris

So happy you liked them!
Have a nice evening!🌙
BB

Sep 13, 2016 at 08:46 PM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Hummer talks: “Life can be bitter/sweet” …… (25)

Montivigant wrote:
Hard not to love a good hummer thread!

Our little blighters are going through 2 cups of syrup a day and will mug me when I come out the door with a fresh feeder. While rounding a corner of our home today, two were playing a high speed game of follow the leader and rounded the same corner from the opposite side. Both screeched to a halt a couple feet in front of me, hovered for a brief spell and then spiraled off from whence they came. Just like your post, it made me smile....

Montivigant,
Thanks for your kind words

And thanks for sharing your nice story with me📚
You understand the smiles they bring us

Sep 14, 2016 at 02:06 PM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Hummer talks: “Life can be bitter/sweet” …… (25)

Awesome series, BB! Definitely brought a smile to my face!

Sep 14, 2016 at 02:41 PM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Hummer talks: “Life can be bitter/sweet” …… (25)

Wonderful images! Image number 24 really stands out to me!
Keith W.

Sep 14, 2016 at 02:41 PM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Hummer talks: “Life can be bitter/sweet” …… (25)

surfnron wrote:
I agree with Morris BB - a digital delight. Waaay too many good ones to pick ~ Ron

You are making me

Ron.
I thank you kindly.
Have a great night

🌘
BB

Sep 14, 2016 at 08:53 PM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Hummer talks: “Life can be bitter/sweet” …… (25)

arbitrage wrote:
Another great series BB.

TFS
Geoff

you are too kind Geoff.
I really appreciate your kind words

Sep 15, 2016 at 07:44 PM

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