oh small one
here you sit
secretly, quietly
alert
a sentry
among giants
only to rise to a
flurry of palpitations
the battle, swift
ferocious
and brief
you take guard again
lonely, solitary work
oh, protector of sweetness
rest
close your eyes
ever so briefly
in your bed
of greenness
66 comments:
So beautiful. Love the images and the words.
so beautiful. it's a tough job to be so tiny...
Wow. Gorgeous series, Reena!
Awesome, good things come in small packages :)
Amazing shots.
How did you get so close?
What beautiful colours! amazing shot of them fighting!
Such a beautiful passage/poem...and beautiful shots.
Well, you have done it again! Astounded me, that is! AWESOME! Each feather detailed with iridescence, like those of a peacock. The eyes...the green leaf, everything perfect. You are a master with the camera.
Amazing photos, Reena. My mom has a couple of hummers that go at it on a daily basis too. :)
Superb!
Amazing photos. That hummingbird is gorgeous. I can't believe you had one sitting in one spot long enough to get all those shots. They must love you :)
They are so beautiful and your captures are fantastic, Reena! Wonderful to be able to get shots like this! Hope your week is off to a great start!
Sylvia
I am SO SO jealous of your hummingbird shots!! They are just amazing!! Don't even ask how many I've taken of the hummingbirds here that haven't turned out--Actually I've lost track!
I also loved your squirrel shots and hope that the Skippy Squirrel family is safe in its new home--I would have stayed in your cherry tree, but that's me!! :-)
I hope you've had a good day!!
I just adore the grey background. It allows the green to just take center stage and I love the composition of the first few... Wow.
WOW!
These are amazing!
be still my heart!
AWESOME! ditto rebecca's comment.
Thank you for the up close and personl shots of that little hummer. I have just sit here and studied his little wings and all the colors of green. Just really beautiful how you captured those shots.
jealous?? you bet!! these. are. amazing!!
The inflight dogfight photos are amazing. I can only imagine that you were rapid firing shots holding the shutter release button down. Very nicely done, and something I'll remember doing in the future...if I am quick thinking enough.
Sooo cute!! love that birdie!!
wags
Jazzi
Beautiful hummingbird and I love the way you put words together Reena!
ohhh! such beautiful shots. Makes me feel teary. I love little hummingbirds.. and this little fella's little eyelids are so precious!
These are beautiful!
BEAUTIFUL photos! what color!
We have a feeder right outside our kitchen window. Sometimes there are 2 or 3 standing guard against each other.
wonderful words and amazing shots
This makes me feel emotional- your words and photographs are wonderful!
Beautiful images, I love hummingbirds.
Absolutely beautiful!
Oh the green . . . in your ever astonishing series of shots.
Nice series, they have great colors.
My longest lens is 100mm, which spooks the little buggers when the shutter actuates. Hmmm, sounds like I have a feeble excuse for a new lens.
Great photos! Love to watch these little guys!
Great shots.
You managed some really nice shots of the hummers. They are so quick. I enjoy watching them argue over the nectar.
Your just amazing with that camera, great shots.
Brave and fierce little hummingbirds. It's amazing how ferocious they are, for their size. I just wonder how long it took you to catch that sequence? It's spectacular.
Beautiful photos. I don't think I've ever seen a hummingbird sit still long enough to take a photo of it.
Fantastic shots...they are so adorable ,but sure can be can be pretty fierce and territorial!!
Grace
that looks pretty amazing (the last pic)! very good that you could capture that!
Leontien
You have quite the way with words, my friend. And I believe you aced that wing fluttering shot! Brava!
Reena,
Glad you stopped by my blog and left a comment. I have glanced through some of your recent posts and see that you are a talented photographer. I look forward to visiting again.
I love the green hue on those images, well done. Richard from Amish Stories.
i dont think i have ever seen one in real life. great shots!
it's as if you've got a front row seat to some secret golden richness
........and you're magnificent with
your camera.
Wow, you look and see SO well!
Beautiful share....thanks,
Jennifer
What a beautiful series of photographs this is Reena!
he's so pretty. i love the colorful detail in those tiny, green feathers.
Reena, my hat is off. It surely doesn't get more vivid than that. Amazing! You give me great treats with your hummingbird images - love them so much. And the words so sweet.
P.s. I hope squirrel Momma and babies are all safe and well.
Beautiful photos of a Hummingbird.
We don't have hummingbirds here in Europe. I envy you...
Wonderful photos!
Picture Perfect! And green is my favorite color. He/She is GORGEOUS. I have to find other words to describe things, I tell ya. Cheers renna!!
Beautiful little ladies. Don't you just love how they chase each other around? :)
As for my camera in the kayak...plastic trash bag. Not very scientific, but so far it has worked. I think maybe my "behind the camera" post next week should be about the camera in the kayak.
Such a sweet wee bird. makes for a happy heart. xo Catherine
So adorable!!
I have never figured out where my humming birds perch. I only see them in motion. Wonderful shots!
They are fiesty aren't they!
i love hearing their chirpy chatter up in the canopy of trees. no rest for the weary!
These are so lovely.
Beautiful!
Beautiful photos! I bought a couple of plants to place near our hummingbird feeder this year...one is a fuschia flower that they love. We have 4 or 5 birds and enjoy watching them 'share'! ♥
congrats on your POTW, dear Reena!
WOOT .. congrats on the POTW over at Hilary's!!!
A well-deserved POTW!
Congratulations on being a recipient of the POTW award. Bravo!!!
Love the story line and images! Wonderfully done. :)
Congrats on POTW...Incredible pics.
Beautiful green. Very worthy of the POTW award. Well done.
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