hummingbirds

Distraction and Enjoyment

Will I ever get tired of taking hummingbird pictures? Absolutely not. When the bird is flying above me, can I still pay attention to my driving? Probably not. They are my daily distraction and also enjoyment. While many migrant birds have gone south, I particularly appreciate their presence.

Point and Shoot – Hummingbird

Just for the fun of dropping my DSLR and tripod to enjoy the ease and freedom of using a point-and-shoot camera. Have I ever tired of taking hummingbird pictures? Never. I am so impressed by their fitness. Look how he firmly erected himself in the air? He was buzzing me to leave him alone, butContinue reading “Point and Shoot – Hummingbird”

Backyard Entertainers

Although I continue to take hummingbird pictures while they are on the feeder, every once in a while, a shot like this one can simply brighten my day. Except this one was captured by my husband. I love it so much that I have to share it. It is quite a skill to be ableContinue reading “Backyard Entertainers”

Bird and Bloom

Bird and Bloom. It is Spring. My merry time is spring. While birds are migrating here and blooms are vigorous, I cannot lift my eyes off them. I am not counting the birds I have seen, but every existence of them is a temptation for me. Their voice is just like my grandchildren’s giggles, irresistible.Continue reading “Bird and Bloom”

Unexpected Visitors

What an unusual summer we have here in Willamette valley! Back in February, we celebrated early sunshine, and came in April, all things were blooming and thriving. This is definitely the most colorful summer I have enjoyed around our house. Then, the high temperature began to emerge in May, above the ’90s and it seemed toContinue reading “Unexpected Visitors”

Before and After

Spring is here. Sun is here. New growth is everywhere. But only a few early spring flowers are blooming. I have only two kinds of flowers blooming in my yard. I became desperate and went to Trader Joe’s to look for cutting or potting flowers. Thinking of all the flowers I will have soon, IContinue reading “Before and After”

A Day of Relaxation

No music, no spa, not in the woods, not on top of a mountain, it was simply around the house… I have just read the article ‘7 Super Seeds that will change your health’. This is a good article. I think you should read it, go to http://news360.com/article/280825326. The super seeds are Chia seeds, FlaxContinue reading “A Day of Relaxation”