Hummingbird

I recently discovered that one of the hummingbirds in my yard has been feeding on my Thai basil plant. Not the clearest shots, as he was moving very quickly.

He also enjoyed a sunflower:

A few photos using my flash:

Sunflowers!

It's a beautiful day today so I took a bunch of sunflower photos. I have two areas, in which I have the flowers - in my garden and near the deck.

Enjoy!

Monica

 

 

 

 

    

Summer Birds

I took these photos recently (July and August).

Cardinal Photo; and Photo Sold

This photo was rated #4 (out of 5) on the Nikon D7000 Facebook page.

 It's time I invest on a lens with a longer focal length.
 

 I also sold this photo to a local resident last week:

Ice Ice Baby

Today I got to stay home due to power outtage at work. Big ice storm with tree limbs and branches falling from the weight of the ice. I took a bunch of photos, which you can view here: http://www.pileggiphotography.com/Nature/Ice-Storm/36814032_HMRWhs#!i=3060781724&k=66fJgr7

Bustling Catania Market!

If you visit Catania Sicily, do not miss this bustling market! I wrote the following article: http://www.italiannotebook.com/places/catania-fish-market/

Cardinal Photo Ranked 4th in Facebook Nikon D7000

http://d7000nikon.blogspot.it/2014/01/93-photo-of-week.html Scroll down to the 4th photo. I also posted more on my photo site: http://www.pileggiphotography.com/Animals/Birds/35339574_Q64gQs#!i=2965301788&k=vWxhw77