Hello, friends! When I first started photographing the hummingbirds in our back yard, I was in awe of what sorts of shots my camera could capture: “Look, its little tongue is sticking out!” “Omg, I caught it in mid-flight!” As time has gone on, I am now accustomed to the marvels of my camera and I have become increasingly critical of and frustrated by my ability as a (admittedly novice) photographer. I take literally hundreds of photos to find a half dozen that (barely) pass muster. I know that “real” photographers also take many shots that never get shared, which I find heartening. And I’m not so frustrated that I feel like giving up any time soon – I’m more determined than ever to become more skilled at this. All this to say, I agonized over which shots to share with you, and some of these don’t really pass my new standards of perfect focus and clarity, but I’m sharing them as a snapshot (ha!) of where I am today with my skills and to share with you my love of these gorgeous creatures. They really do bring me so much joy. I hope these photos bring a smile to your face today.
Love,
Michelle xoxo