Waiting!

Quietly I sat by my breakfast window.

Waiting!

If the hummingbird sees me, he won't come to the feeder.

And so I waited with bated breathe behind the curtain.

I could see him in the distance.

He sits at the top of the dogwood and watches.

Always on the look out for movement.

I stood very still.

And finally for a quick sip he dashed to the feeder.

Can you see him under that branch?

My camera finger was ready.

I had to be quick.

It was only a moment, but the visit was my reward.

Another day there might be a better picture

for today I will wait again.

I love hummingbirds.

There is one variety that stays even after the flowers are gone;

so the waiting will be rewarded on another day.

Do you care to wait with me?

Patience in the wait!

Savor the day!

Taking the picture behind the curtain and through the window

doesn't give the best picture, but it was what was needed just yesterday.