Some pics over the last two days

[Al Hansen]

3 varieties of penstemon

Our ocotillo is about to bloom. (o-ko-tee-yo)

One time I wouldn't want to be an ornithologist studying song sparrows.

Sunset

This "ol" boy (western cottontail) has had a territorial battle or two in his life. It was 87 yesterday and he found the shade of one of our rose bushes to his liking.

A female black-chinned hummingbird ready for her morning bath

Life is Good!

A male black-chinned coming in for his bath

Need a drink

That's better.

Flax flower

Western tanager

 

[TimJ]

Those are some wonderful pictures. If a coyote tries for that rabbit he better bring backup.
Thanks for sharing.

 

[Eric Dellamater]

Al I love the drop of water on the hummers beak. Not to mention the blue iridescence on the throat, thanks for posting those.

 

[Wispete]

Good pictures as usual Al. I liked the roses. Are you using a flash or just natural light ?

 

[Al Hansen]

Hi Tim,
Thanks for the compliment. I have to agree with you about bringing backup! Got a kick out of that.
Al

 

[Al Hansen]

You are welcome, Eric. I thought you might enjoy this one. I took this shot six days ago. The male black-chinned hummer has his head and beak under water. You can see the water flowing over it. Like I said, they sure do like messing around in the water.
Al

 

[Al Hansen]

Wispete,
All the shots are taken with natural lighting. I have tried the flash but have had more headaches than it is worth. Maybe at another time.
Al

 

[Walton Webster]

very nice shots.

 

[Eric Dellamater]

your right Al, I do like that one too. Those would be a treat to carve.

thanks for posting.

 

[Gary March]

As always, Great stuff here. Thanks Al for keeping all of us updated with your photo's. Great job!!


Gary March