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In a friends backyard at the Las Vegas Ranch in Prescott, Az, a hummingbird feeds on this lovely flower. I captured the moment in a way that highlights the grey of the hummingbird but no colors. Also I thought it was rather interesting that the hummingbird was not eating from one of the newer blossoms but seemed more interested in this bloom that I thought looked a little less than tasty! Meanwhile back at the computer for the development process, I thought it would be more interesting to continue to highlight the blossom color and wash the rest in the same sort of grey that the hummingbird was. I like the way it came out and the way it sort of draws your attention to the details by doing that. It was a pretty sunny day in the backyard as I followed this hummer around. I had my pick of bugs and blooms as well as some other animals that I did my best to capture that day as I took it all in. This one not only caught my eye but kept me coming back for more as I worked with it. Something about it was just fun to play with and I really enjoy the end result. Over the Christmas holiday I was getting eager to have some of my work displayed around the town and so I started reaching out to the local coffee houses to see where I could display my work. I am pleased to say that I had some very nice responses to my request and that after all of the glitter settled in January from the festivities, I again made my inquiries and was met with the same eagerness. I set about to hang some of my photo's at Gurley Street Coffee, just a block off of the square in Prescott. I love the way the wall color highlights the color of the blooms and calls the viewer in to the photo for a closer look at the hummingbird that is hanging suspended behind the entire flower bush. I have about seven photo's there so far and am looking forward to hanging a few more larger sizes there as well soon. Feel free to stop on by to get some coffee and some of their new line of home made soup or check out a local band playing some great tunes, peer out the window at the creek below, read the paper on the couch, and don't forget to take a gander at this great hummingbird who posed for me ever so nonchalantly! I have some not so shy flowers eager for everyone's attention in the back, just beyond the bakery case so you have something to peruse as your order is prepared. Happy marveling, and thanks for stopping by! Who knows, you just may take one home with you! :)
