Taking shots of critters in nature is best if you capture them in the act of doing something. That takes a good camera and perfect timing. Most of the time, they will pose for you, but they’ll only give you a couple seconds, and the pressure is on. “Hurry, hurry,” I’ll whisper to my Sony Cybershot. “Focus in and shoot, this very second!” Here are five shots plus a few more all taken here in AZ.
Which shot do you like best?
I like the hummingbird best, for the blurred wings. Also the bald eagle, which I would never see here.
Best wishes, Pete.
Ta, Pete! I miss English flower gardens.
Terrific photos Cindy, I especially like the hummingbird, that’s a lovely photo!
Paul, thank you kindly. They are never easy. I must have taken 100 shots and one of them came out. 😉
I bet, the hummingbird must be a very challenging thing to photograph.
That’s why when you catch them, it’s a treat!
Beautiful
Thank you!
Beautiful! Hard to pick a favorite. I think maybe the hummingbird. : )
He’s in the lead. Thanks for casting your vote.
That’s quite a collection. Probably the trout.
Oh, good. I loved the shimmering water and twisting trout. Thank you, Alex.
It has to be the bear! No contest.
He’s a loyal companion. He never runs away, is uninterested in other dogs, just lays by your feet or follows your around. Oh, and he doesn’t bark unless you knock on the door.
I always have a soft spot for hummingbirds!
Aren’t they something? I’m a sucker for butterflies. 🙂
That first heron pic and the attendant caption is great. Hahah. I don’t speak heron, but Im sure that’s what he was saying/squawking. 😉
Also, is that really a bear? Looks like a german shepherd!
You are right! Bear is my German Shepherd. I thought it was funny that the couple across the lagoon was bird watching, and he was watching them.
Great shots! I love the hummingbird, Cindy!
Thank you, Rafael. The Diana Hummer is pretty big. I love their iridescent throats.
You managed to catch some super images. Hope you didn’t get too close to that rattler!
He was crossing the road in front of the house. It was super hot. We took the hose and sprayed him–he followed the water to the other side of the house and we haven’t seen him since. These gopher snakes are valuable for killing the rodents. When he slithered away, he was 8 feet long!
Wow, great shots! Love the Monarch and the Red Headed Butterfly. Beautiful!
Hi there, Zoe 🙂 Thanks for your vote. I’d never seen a Red Headed Butterfly before. I don’t know his real name, but he was huge almost the size of my hand.
All good shots. I imagine the hummingbird was the most difficult, so I go for that
Thanks for your vote, Derrick. Yep! Took all morning to catch him in action. 🙂
I liked the set of photos of creatures, Cindy! This was a fine collection and probably like best the bear swimming. The butterflies are so exquisite and perfect, which are also wonderful to look at. Have a great weekend, Cindy! 🙂
“The hummingbird’s delicate grace reminds us that life is rich, beauty is everywhere, every personal connection has meaning and that laughter is life’s sweetest creation.”
Susan Smith Jones? It’s a lovely thought.
I’m not sure if it was Susan, but it seemed appropriate for your beautiful photograph!
You are most kind. I think the words are better than the photo, but I’ll take the compliment, Paul. Much obliged.
As always great photos Cindy. As neat as it was to catch the snake and hummingbird in those seconds, Swimming Bear is my pick. Look at that gorgeous face.
Ha ha. Everyone loves Bear. He’s sweet and calm and quiet and loving and very photogenic. He’s going on 8 and still thinks he’s a puppy.
Although that is a great photo with the Bald Eagle.
The silhouette? Thanks, again, my friend!
I love the first one.
Thanks, Abbi. The Eagle posed proudly. I had hopes he would soar closer to me, but it got too dark and with the gold sunset, it turned out okay, anyway.