09/09/2024
🐦✨ My Hummingbird Journey ✨🐦
I still have so many vacation photos to sort through, but today, I’m sharing something special: my hummingbird photos from this weekend. They technically might not be the best quality. Actually, they are awful, and all of my editing could only do so much, but they mean so much more to me.
During COVID, stuck at home, I started noticing the beauty right in my backyard. I set up hummingbird feeders as well as bird feeders and a bluebird house, and these amazing little birds became a constant presence. It’s been a labor of love, from managing feeders and cleaning them to watching the sunflowers bloom as a thank-you gift from the birds. 🌻
Patience has been key—waiting for the perfect moment to capture these tiny, fast-moving creatures is no easy task. And while the lighting and backdrop often challenge my shots, I’ve come to cherish the photos I have. Each one is a snapshot of my journey, my growth, and my connection with these incredible birds.
The time spent observing them has been a form of therapy, helping me stay grounded and present despite the struggles I've faced in recent years. The next few months will probably be some of the toughest, only a second and a close second to losing my mom, but these moments, no matter how fleeting, have brought me so much peace and joy, especially as the nights get cooler and they often come to fill their little bellies for their long journey to warmer weather. It's truly amazing how long they will fly before stopping to rest. Tybee and I have been enjoying our time watching and hearing them wiz by us at lightning speed.
So here are some of those imperfect photos. They may not be perfect, but they capture the essence of this beautiful journey and the bond I’ve formed with these little wonders.
Thank you, hummingbirds, for making my days brighter and for teaching me the value of patience and presence. ❤️
