I was looking in my journal for the day I was out in the garden doing something – I couldn't remember what – when I noticed a hummingbird sipping from my hibiscus just inches from me. I had my phone in my pocket and was able to snap two shots – that's all – before the hummer became annoyed and flew away.
Turned out I didn't write about it that day. Not in my journal, and not in my daily letter to Lizard. I was pretty bummed. However, I did learn this same thing had happened four years ago, nearly to the day, and I got better photos that day. I was able to sneak away and grab the good camera and shoot more. The hummingbird returned a few times throughout the day, and I got a few photos I loved.
The hummers have gone south now. I think the goldfinches have left, too. I enjoy shooting them on my sunflowers. I really wanted to get a photo of one in front of one of my red sunflowers, but I could never get in just the right position for it to work without scaring them away.
I got a few butterfly shots this year, too. Not as many as I would have liked. But, considering the emotions I've experienced this summer, I guess it's good that I'm relearning how to use my camera and that I'm using it. I can hardly wait for snowflake photography.
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