Buurrrrr!!....It's 30 degrees outside, life has been shrouded in fog and ice crystals. The sun for just a moment peeked through the gray clouds of winter yesterday. So like a moth to a flame (cliche I know) I gravitated to the window to feel it's warm amber rays. Something blurred past the window and it found rest in a nearby tree. I had a good idea what it was and the sunlight wouldn't last long! I ran to get the tripod, attached the zoom lens to my camera then quietly opened the front door just wide enough to take 10 pictures before the sun disappeared and the hummingbird flew off. It was worth the effort! God was reminding me of His splendor as always :)
Oak trees covered in ice crystals
Every day He is preparing us for what He has prepared for us. I am so glad you were prepared for this gorgeous image.
ReplyDeleteI know that 30 degrees is cold where you live...I wonder how that little hummingbird was keeping warm! The photos are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteHere it is -30*C, so wildlife and birds are really suffering in the sharpness of the cold. Looks like we won't be out of this for the rest of this week...
Comme je vous envie d'avoir eu la chance d'admirer ce beau colibri...
ReplyDeleteVos photos sont si grandioses que je vous tire ma révérence... On sent tant de sensibilité en elles.
Bisous
PS : Je devrais intégrer un petit colibri dans mes peintures!!! Bisous
ReplyDeleteStephanie,Thank You for your wonderful encouragement. There is something very freeing about resting in that purpose that He prepared us for!
ReplyDeleteThank You Joanne! I put out a feeder for the little guy. There are always one or two hummers that don't migrate.They are really tough little birds!
-3o That is insanely cold!! Maybe Reg and I will wait until it's warmer when we visit!!! lol
Matine, Thank You my friend.I am glad that the photographs stir emotion :) I would be delighted if you'd like to use the humming bird as a reference to paint. I now you'd paint the hummer beautifully! Hugs to you!
That little hummgingbird should have migrated. Since it has not, it needs sustenance or it won't survive. There are actual hummingbird rescue people who would tell you what to do (just what you need, an extra responsibility).
ReplyDeleteHi Anni, I found your blog while blog hopping. I love your photography. Sorry to do this by comment, but I can't find an email address on your blog. I'd like to invite you to participate in the Love From Me Art Book Project. Here is the link: http://www.lovefrommeproject.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteOr you can email me and I'll send you all the info.
Hey Karen! Every year one or two humming birds stick around. According to a local Ornithologist this is normal and to put out a feeder for them....which I do. Ya just have to bring the feeder in overnight so it won't freeze. :)
ReplyDeleteSara, Thank You so much!! I loved your blog and the cause! Put you on the blog list and I've passed the word on to other artists and photographers as well. Now, I can't decide which photo to submit!! :)
Anni these are amazing! I love your photography. I've tried many times to turn a good photo into a painting but they don't often work out. I realize now that a great photo is best as a photo. Yours are truly great. They are so stunning.
ReplyDeleteRoss, Thank You so much for that encouragement. I means a lot my friend!
ReplyDeleteUGH! I got a new keyboard and I am NOT used to it.....sorry for the typos in the comments. Martine, I meant I "know" you'd paint it beautifully and Ross, I meant "it" means a lot :)
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