Sometimes patience pays off. I have been trying for days to get photos of this hummingbird moth that come each evening to the phlox.Generally the routine is as follows: I see the moth, take off to grab camera, come back and it's gone. It must have been having a bit of pity on me, because as I took these shots (among many others out of focus) it lingered quite a while. I cannot believe I was able---quite by accident---to get a shot with the proboscis curled and ready to go back in the mouth!
Enjoy these.....they are just a delight for me to share!
As a final word, I had a female hummingbird come between me and the moth, running it off once and giving me the evil eye---just hovering directly in front of me! Their behaviour is so funny, and very expressive about their displeasure!Pax.
6 comments:
Fantastic photos and post!!!
I snapped a bubble bee in my cluster of lilies but your H Moth is much more impressive... always carry the camera with you!!!!!
I need a better camera - I miss so much. Lesson from you - always be ready!!!
I love these little guys - the first time I saw one (after moving to MD from CA), I could NOT figure it out. LOL! I'm used to lots of hummers, but not these guys. Nice shots! :)
Hey all--I have to admit most of these were pure LUCK! They move faster than a hummer; don't hover as much. So I was wandering all around trying to get the little stinker in the viewfinder long enough to get the autofocus on it.
The first photo was TOTALLY unexpected! (I'm not complaining...) :)
So these aren't birds? How very strange! Great photos, I'm glad the photo goddess was on your side for these images! THANKS!
:-D eirdre
Deirdre,
I swear Blogger is swallowing comments! I just found this and another from the 5th of August, and that one was about a friend who was ill.
Sorry I did not respond---I am at a loss!
XXOO!!!
Anne
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