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More of a female hummer, off the back porch. Blessed, brain short not, Dan

So the gorget isn't facing the camera. Real life contains every angle and every reflection or lack of one. Blessed, to inhabit Young Rd., Dan

Another female profile. I see her quite often and don't know what her neck feather issue is exactly. A fight, molting, genetics who knows? I have several females with bright blonde feathers on the very top of their heads. Blessed, by such originality, Dan

Another female in blue sky. Nectar and spider webs don't necessarily mix, huh. Blessed, to be needed and loved, Dan

Another stud who thinks he's really something! Me, a never ending quest for another hummer shot. Blessed, to live here at times, Dan

Dark backgrounds on a brilliant subject. Blessed, regardless of results, Dan

More of the what I do. Sorry! Blessed, there's is a bird species I can photograph, Dan

Yet, another red gem flashing a throat for me. Blessed, to have it so good, Dan

Yet, another male Archilochus in flight in Elm Grove. Blessed, and in His grip, dan

Yeah, but Mr. Dan makes it so hard. Forcing them to work together, infuriates the little wranglers. Blessed, to achieve temporary peace, in Elm Grove, Dan

A portrait of a snazzy ladybird, still stuck on my sweet gum backgrounds. There's always tomorrow. Blessed, to be required for 5 cups a day, Dan

More escapades in the trees. Where the sun shines without evidence of human activity. Blessed, by a dependant and trusting friendship, Dan

A profile of a male against the trees, before the 100 degrees sets in. Blessed, feeling wings brush my ears and arms at times, Dan

Another blessed double. I should probably be trying to get as many hummers in one shot, feeders or not, to give indication of what goes on here nowadays. Blessed, literally feeling the wing wind on my beard, Dan

Almost like the "Masked Avenger" or something. Definitely not flashing crimson. Blessed, by every still and moving view I'm allowed, Dan

More dark gorget, but pretty good focus and movement maybe. It's fun to keep trying. Blessed, by my little camera and friends, dan

Not much to say, huh?

A male in Dan's view of the blue sky. Dark neck, but cool, the rest of him. Blessed, to be here, Dan

Two at once, count 'em, yeah two! Near focus, as well (heavy sigh). Timing, I say, all in the timing, I say! Blessed, to get to try, Dan

More blue sky, caught with tail feathers in full spread. I am blessed, so much more than I deserve. I pray these 100 degree days are short lived. I guess this is "Global warming" Huh? It's not even Summer 'til Monday Blessed, 85 or 99, Dan

A graceful swoop past the Western tree-line in the lovely morn. A very territorial female, claiming much for her on, only to meet with much resistance. Blessed, to have lovely guests for 6 months, Dan

Back in my back yard sky once again. Catchng the back feathers, even on the tail, cost the front-on throat, but the real World is the real World. Blessed, by more than his share of chances, Dan

What can I say? Hummers are all I do. I am only guessing what is decent or not. A real clear day, indeed. Blessed, having a chance to share, Dan

A more typical darker gorget (sometimes they appear almost black) on this diving beauty. Yesterday was a good and blessed day. I think the flock is still growing, although I don't think I've seen young yet. Blessed, by all these guests, Dan

Not my best shot of yesterday, by far, but I love the blessed pose I was allowed on this one. Nothing like trees and blue sky, either. Now that's a gift for,you! Blessed, with a simple Central/AC fix, Dan