Arachnophobia: "A pathological fear or loathing of spiders." If you have followed my blog for any length of time, you know that I am an arachnophobe. Spiders and I do not get along. They creep me out more than just about any other insect (the large flying cockroaches we had in Hawaii are about equal …
The Hummingbird and Dragon Fly
Due to the amount of smoke in the air, we have had to stay indoors this holiday weekend. The air quality is at the "hazardous" level so we are advised not to go outdoors unless absolutely necessary. So I've been taking my hummingbird photos through the window. It was difficult to get a clear shot …
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
... and nose, and lungs, We've had an unprecedented summer of wild fires and smoke. We had a thick blanket of smoke hovering over us for several days this week. This photo was taken from my office one morning. It let up for a couple of days but it's back today. The temperatures are supposed …
Chatterbox
This little hummingbird seemed to have something to say. Too bad I don't understand hummingbird. Maralee
Hovering
I'm always amazed at how the little hummingbirds can hover over the feeder and just eat in mid-air. This little guy hovered and ate for about 30 seconds without stopping. Then it flew off. Maralee
Through My Lens 