For Lisa Coleman’s weekly bird challenge, Birds Close Up, I was on the hunt when I went out walking on Sunday. I also searched my older photos and found a few that would fit the bill 😊
This one was taken at our Desert Museum (see post here). It was overcast so the light wasn’t the best, but I love this photo that gives him a bit of an angry look. It came out pretty clear given the lack of light and his distance from me.
This one was taken in their hummingbird aviary.
This is a nesting hummingbird. I so wish the lighting could have been brighter, but she (?) is still so cute in her little nest 💚
Just a pretty bird in the bird aviary 😊
I took this heron out at the lake Sunday. I realize he is not super close up, but I can’t believe I got a couple of clear photos. He was in the shade, and I was sneaking into a bushy tree to try and get his photo. I messed with the settings (as I so often fly by the seat of my pants then hope I got something) and behold! With a little brightening on Lightroom, he came out pretty nice! I need to practice more to improve my photos in shadows, and on cloudy days.
These two are just sweet photos 🤎
And finally, although this one isn’t as close up, it’s still pretty close, and just lovely, don’t you think?
“The mind should turn into a serene and stormless lake, where is reflected the complete panorama of the starry sky.”
~ Samael Aun Weor
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“If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.” ~ Loren Eiseley
peace of life today 
Great photos
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Thank you!
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You’re very welcome
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These are real stunners, Lisa!
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Thank you Peter! These challenges are fun because sometimes I find some great photos I forgot about!
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Fab shots! My favourite is that gorgeous one in the nest.
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Thank you Helen! I think she may win the most popular award 😊 It was fun to see her in the little nest!
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Fabulous photos❣️❣️❣️
I’ve never, ever seen a hummingbird “not” in motion. And yes, adorable in her nest 😉 She’s such a contrast to the seriousness of the bird of prey!
Nicely done
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Thank you so much! We have a hummingbird feeder and they are such fun little birds. And so beautiful!
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Wonderful shots this week. The hummingbirds are quite awesome! Fabulous shot & close up of the Cactus Wren. That is one of my favorite western birds. 🥰
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Thank you Lisa! It does help when the hummingbirds are enclosed in a small space for me 😊
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I think it’s that way in any aviary. So easy because the birds are kinda used to people. 😊
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My favorite photos are of Mr or Mrs “Grumpy Bird” and the tiny hummer sitting in her nest.
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Thank you! 😊
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Your hummer photos are gorgeous!!
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Thank you Nora! They are fun and challenging to photograph 😊
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Beautiful bird captures, Lisa! Well done!!
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Fantastic photos, Lisa. My heart was aflutter. 🙂
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Awwwww, thank you!! 😊
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Welcome.
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beautiful collection, Lisa. the owl means serious business! 🙂 🙂
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Thank you! It’s fun when we get some expressions in our animal photos!
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