It’s Friday – time for colour, sweet nectar, magical hummingbirds and the sense of floating free of time.
I saw my first hummingbird in Asheville, North Carolina in 1968 – a memorable moment. They symbolise for me the unseen magic in our world.
Some ancient peoples believed that hummingbirds were messengers between the worlds, symbolising eternity, continuity and infinity.
During the cold night, a hummingbird is able to almost shut down its heart in order to conserve energy. In the morning as the sun rises, the hummingbird seems to miraculously come alive again.
When I visited Gainesville, Georgia last October, I was able to sit and observe the hummingbirds dancing around me. The day after I returned to the UK, I was told the hummingbirds left that place and began their journey south.
Although we are not graced with hummingbirds on this side of the Atlantic, in my imagination, they are surrounding me all the time……
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I have not seen a hummingbird outside a zoo. I’ve seen lots of birds in Africa and other places, but never a hummingbird. Great artwork again.
Good morning and thank you, Geraint:)
And good morning to you as well!
Janet, I love the way (which almost defies reason actually) you have captured the hummingbird’s movements in paint and on paper. Magic!
Good morning, Tish and thank you so much for this lovely compliment:)
I am just amazed by your talent and skill. Tx
Just gorgeous!
Good morning and thank you so much dear Shimon:)x
The same hummers surround me.. in all seasons. (smile) MAGIC!! at its best!! ❤ g
How well I know….please say hello to Janet and Reed for me today:)xx
Reblogged this on Priya Ghose Photography and commented:
One of my favorite garden visitors…beautiful work!
Thank you so much:)
Nobody paints hummingbirds like you do, how beautifully you capture them, magical indeed.xxx
Thank you so much, Dina….it means so much coming from you.xxx
Colour in movement;the act of creation
Thank your:)
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Thank you:)
So very nice.