I have been enjoying the sight of hummingbirds zipping around our backyard for the last couple of weeks. They’ve been making daily appearances since my husband hung the hummingbird feeder out there. Today I found that they would feed even if I was outside, so I perched on my deck with my camera pointed at the feeder, and waited. They did not disappoint.
I like this picture (though the resolution is poor) because the bird seems to be looking directly at the camera. I think that next time I will need to get closer (or get a better zoom), have better lighting (earlier or later in the day), and remember to set my camera to the high-burst setting (which is a really cool feature). But given the speed at which these guys move, I am thrilled to have gotten any pictures. Plus it was nice to be outside in the sun for a while. It is a beautiful day!