Yellow Bouquet
This week it’s been all about the hummingbirds. Yesterday morning I purchased a bouquet of flowers—purple and yellow—from the Safeway in Middleburg and brought them home. I placed them in several small vases and set them on the deck on either side of the hummingbird feeder. I wasn’t sure if the hummingbirds would find them enticing, but I thought having fresh flowers would provide a fun backdrop for photos. My small investment was amply rewarded.
Shortly after I positioned the flowers, the hummingbirds were swooping past, checking them out. After about a half hour they were fighting one another for a spot at the feeder and around the flowers, squeaking and chattering up a storm. This morning I replaced the yellow flowers with a fresh batch from the bouquet, and during a brief break in the clouds I caught this shot. Watching them enjoy their new treat was such a joy. The only one disappointed, it seems, was my husband when he realized the flowers weren’t for him!
Tricia Booker Photography 
How beautiful, Tricia! Graceful and sweet. What a great idea to entice them with flowers! I love the touch of nature it provided. As usual, your photos inspire me and my mind is racing with possibilities for my own hummingbird photos.
Thanks Karen! I’m glad to see that your flowers were equally successful. I had thought my hummingbirds left, but I did have one at my feeder this afternoon for a brief time. I fear, though, that we might be at the end of the season here. I hope yours remain a bit longer so you can get more amazing shots!
Wonderful capture! The frozen wings and that you can see the face… Just marvelous!
Thank you, Linda! I appreciate your kind words.
outstanding capture!
Thank you so much!
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Gorgeous! I would never have thought to bring fresh cut flowers outside to share–great idea.
Thanks, Patti. I think I will try some different colors if they stay around this week. The pink worked better than the yellow.
Your photography is always so beautiful, and this shot is no exception. 🙂 Thank you for sharing. I love hummingbirds.
Thank you so much for your comment! I am growing quite fond of these little birds and will be sad when they depart for the winter.
Very nice! I think I’ll try it. I have daisies I can cut and put near the feeder.
Let me know how the daisies work! I think I’ll keep a journal to keep track of what they like so next year I can be a better hostess!
WOW! Another great shot! I am impressed so much. Thank you dear Tricia, with my love, nia
Thanks so much Nia. The hummingbirds are such fun models. They make me smile!
Your Hummingbird photos have been fantastic !!
Thank you, David! It’s been fun to experiment and play with different camera settings to see what works and doesn’t. My 300mm has been out for service, and I’m finding my 70-200 works better than I thought and is easier to hand hold. More cropping needed, though.
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