yes, take it slow. unless you know some other guy is in the race, then either move in or make him disappear.

"you heard from what's his name lately?"

"no, that jerk hasn't called me in weeks. what's that smell in your trunk?"

I just walked up to it and told it I was friendly, while setting up my gear and taking the shot. I was flying slowly, against a strong wind.

later art.

post already exists.

True, I recently saw her go through some serious trials involving her parents. I was surprised at how well she dealt with it. She wasn't quick to get angry and after a few weeks the issue seems to be resolved. For now.

Ha! Yes, the jerks will disappear. Gotta love the desert.

Oh, wait... You're talking about the hummingbird, not the white tailed kite, aren't you?

wasn't sure it was a hummingbird, but that was my first impression. maybe fourth pic down on your blog.

I do love the desert, by the way.

I should post more desert pictures. In fact, I should take more desert pictures.

I posted a desert picture on my blog, today.

The two greatest girlfriends I ever had were Native American. I really missed the boat with both of them. They both deserved better than me though.

Mag, you are very close to the modeling capital of the world. I have one question for you, "Is she 5' 9" or taller?" If not she can't do high fashion. She can do commercial or figure(swimsuit,etc.) if she is shorter. She will NOT need a professional portfolio to have a go see with a REAL agency. If they like her they will send her to one of their test photographers. The test shoot is not always free. Especially with a good shooter. Take a headshot and a full length pic of her and that is all she will need to get started. If you want more info call or email me.

i'd just post it here to be sure but i recall you not liking hot linking.

I had a great girlfriend who was Native American, too. We're still close friends.

Yeah, that's an Anna's hummingbird. I set up my gear where I expected the birdie to come, and then waited. I took a few hundred shots of it over 3 days, as it got used to me. There were a bunch of them in the area. I got lots of good stuff, but I think this is the only hummingbird shot I've seen like this one.