Motherhood in the wild

Here are some shots of a Hummingbird mother-to-be.  Ironically, these shots were taken on Mother’s Day at a BBQ in Marin.  Unfortunately, I didn’t take any pics of the other mothers (or those soon-to-be) in attendance.

I’ve never actually seen a Hummingbird in its nest before.  She was sitting on three eggs, each about the size of an M&M.  Her nest happened to be in a tree next to where we were BBQing.  She was not particularly thrilled about having us looming around her nesting area.  She looks a little irritated in these photos to me, what do you think?  I definitely got the sense that she was willing to go to any length necessary to ensure the safety of her eggs.  I’m not going to lie, but I was a little nervous taking these photos, especially when I got in close.  I thought she was going to peck me square in the face with that needlepoint beak of hers.  Imagine that, a full-grown man frightened of a Hummingbird.

The two portraits at the bottom are of a former boxer and rugby player by the name of Jim Lacy.  I like taking photos of him.  His face tells a story of a man who has been around the block and back a few times.  And best believe he has stories.

Until next time…

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