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A Sample of Pop’s “Bee” Images

Another Day at Work

Apis Workers' Party

Predator

Some of Your Beeswax

Sedum Bumbler

Look of Defiance

Chicory Bee

Bumbling Bees

Garden Cafe

Buzz By Here - To Infinity and Beyond

Pick Your Poison

Blind Side Attack

On a Mission

Honey Bee on Sedum

Covering the Cosmos

Center of the Cosmos

Three's a Crowd

Popular Spot

On A Pedestal

A Sample of Pop’s “People” Photo Collection

Big Harry Fireworks Display

To Impress the Girl

Different Perspective

Sweet Ride

Perfect Little Piggies B&W

Flipping the Light Fantastic

Festival of Flights

To the Crowd's Delight

Amish Go Round

Wondersome One

The Stars In Her Eyes

Tuesday's Child

Sleeper Hold

Considering the Next Move

Sugar and Spice

Front Porch Portrait

Caged Competitor

Early Adoration

Child In the Ligtht

Stroll Through the Weeds

Attention Grabbing

Eye Contact

On the Line

Eyes of Wonder

Rounding the Curve

Troubadours of Basin Spring Park

Down by the Creek

Sun Day

Catching Some Light

EAA Fireworks

Hear Me Roar

Hummingbird

Keeping a Tiny Eye On You

Hummingbird, Bird

This ruby-throated hummingbird paused for an instant stare down.

This image was taken in August of 2012 through the window to my back yard.  That was back when I had a less capable camera (Sony SLT-A55V).  I happened across some files from this shoot and decided to try and process one of the shots I had neglected back then.

I spent a good deal of time that year trying to capture hummingbirds up close.  It was a daunting task – they are so small and move so fast – but I managed to get a few good shots. (Out of thousands of attempts.)  Experimentation, patience and perseverance can pay off.

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High Five Fly By


Hummingbird, Female, Flying, Bird, This female ruby-throated hummingbird seemed to be offering (and expecting) a high-five as she zipped by.

I finally got around to taking some hummingbird photos yesterday.  I’m a bit rusty at the high-speed skills it takes to snap one of these.  I’ll have to get out there more.

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Tiny Details

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This male, ruby-throated hummingbird was just as intent on keeping an eye on me as I was in keeping an eye on him.

This was my first attempt at snapping a hummingbird photo this year.  I didn’t think it went well, but…on second thought.  I’ve had to change the way I snag these photos so I’ve not had time to perfect my method.  I’ll be working on that.

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Short Stuff

This cute rascal is a Ruby-throated hummingbird.  A tiny, zippy bird that is one of my favorites…and most challenging to photograph.  This particular one seems to be a short, stocky gal – but she wears it well, don’t you think?

I believe the hummingbirds that have entertained us this year have flown south for the winter.  We haven’t seen one for a week or so.

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Aerial Ballet

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Two female Ruby-throated hummingbirds perform a delicate dance by my window.

Well, actually…in the interest of full disclosure, they were both flying by my window – just as you see them here – but not at exactly the same time.  I combined two different photos to make the scene more interesting.  They only missed each other by a minute or two.

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Boastful

This male, Ruby-throated hummingbird was showing off for me. I love it when the light hits their gorget just right and you get a flash of that iridescent, ruby-red color they derive their name from.

For bonus points…

gor·get (gôrjt)
n.
1. A piece of armor protecting the throat.
2. An ornamental collar.
3. The scarflike part of a wimple covering the neck and shoulders.
4. A band or patch of distinctive color on the throat of an animal, especially an area of brightly colored feathers on the throat of a bird.

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