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rubies emeralds diamonds
precious gems dazzle in the sky
hummingbird splendor
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First of all, thank you very much for all the kind well wishes for my mother and our family in my recent postings. I really appreciate and am touched by all your supportive and encouraging words. Last week was hectic with more tests and procedures, but we are in the “waiting mode” right now – waiting for test results, waiting for surgery, etc., etc. Cancer is a very wicked thing.
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Last year, I created a few photomanipulations of hummingbird photos I took in our yard. I intended to post them at the time, but I would develop a brain cramp whenever I tried to create a blog posting using the images…that is, until now. It could be that now feels like the right time to post these images because hummingbirds symbolize what is needed so much right now:
A common symbolism of the hummingbird is JOY!
(Joy in Japanese is 喜び, which is read yorokobi.)
Tiniest of all birds, the hummingbird is quite spectacular. It also symbolizes powerful energy, the ability to accomplish the seemingly impossible, and flexibility in life circumstances. When in the air, their wings are continually in motion, which symbolizes tirelessness and perseverance.
I start off my hummingbird photomanipulation series today with an image of a male Broad-tailed hummingbird. I find his pose sweet and adorable. Also, my mother’s top two favorite colors are red and green, similar to the beautiful colors on this bird.
If you are in need of JOY today or at any time, I hope this image will bring you some.
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WILD BIRD WEDNESDAY
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Creativity Aroused 
Tremendous photo illustration of this tiny jewel!
Awesome picture!!!!!!!!!! They have sprayed toxic chemicals by the lake for skitters– & now our hummers are gone— the toxic chemicals I’m sure have sent them on their way some place else– as they have not eaten at their feeders for several weeks now!!!!! And I have to avoid the outside also because of the toxic chemicals!!!!! You & your Mother are in our prayers– Fergie!!!
Like a gorgeous watercolor FM! WOWWEE!
喜び is important for everyone as well as happiness.
Love the touch of texture in this beautiful image! And love the pose of this little character!
amo molto i colibrì, per la straordinaria bellezza e varietà dei loro colori per l’originalità del loro piccolo essere: quella di poter restare fermi con l’incredibile volume di battiti di ali, e quella di potere volare all’indietro
grazie per questo bel post
notte felice dall’Italia
I love very much the hummingbirds, the extraordinary beauty and variety of their colours for the originality of their little being: the ability to stand still with the incredible volume of wing flaps and fly directional power
Thanks for this nice post
night happy from Italy
I think it will be difficult to understand so I thought I’d translate
Beautiful image, Fergiemoto.
Looks like the original must have been a particularly good photo to work with.
Heartfelt wishes for improvement in both you and your Mother.
The ‘waiting’ game seems to go on forever in these kind of health situations – hope things progress in a positive manner soon.
Best Wishes
Vicki
Ah, it’s so beautiful Fergiemoto !
Looks like watercolor art!😃❤
This DID bring me joy! Thank you! 😀
It is a joyful image. You did a wonderful job on the illustration too. Still wishing you both all the best. Get well!
Thank you for spreading such JOY – beautiful image! Looking forward to the series!
Yes, this did bring a gasp of pure joy! Thank you. It’s really quite startling in its beauty.
It’s bursting with joy and life!
Oh they are joyful birds. can’t help but smile whenever I see one and they remind me of my grandmother. My thoughts are with you during this stressful time-waiting is never easy.
Absolutely stunning as usual Fergie! Love the colours hon! Great job on the editing for sure. 😀 *big hugs*
Absolutely beautiful picture….
Absolutely gorgeous……Thank you for the JOY….
Definitely brings joy to my heart seeing this post Fergie. What a beautiful photo!
I do so wish we were privileged to see hummingbirds here.
And your fabulous poem to go with the image just completes the wcene perfectly. Your talent is precious.
Hugs xx
Definitely brings joy to my heart seeing this post Fergie. What a beautiful photo!
I do so wish we were privileged to see hummingbirds here.
And your fabulous poem to go with the image just completes the wcene perfectly. Your talent is precious.
Hugs xx
Beautiful, artistic photo of this little gem of a bird!
Sorry Fergie! WP told me there was an error and this hadn’t posted, so I did it again! Now you have two! 🙂 x
I hope your strong connection to the optimism of the birds will support you with the strength you need, walking through your personal hard times …
your Frizz…
So beautiful Fergie! Sending healing blessings to you and your family. xo
This is marvelous Fergie! You are indeed very talented and I hope to see more!
“rubies emeralds diamonds, precious gems” delicately weaved in your beautiful joy painting. I know this will bring you and your family great joy, my dear friend.
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What a lovely drawing Fergi! And your beautiful haiku is perfect as a companion. Hoping things by you are settling a bit – and you and your mom are feeling ok ~ Sending much Love dearest one ~ x Robyn
I like what you did with this – may I ask what you used?
True..that is pure JOY…Lovely and your prose… Waiting and tests is awful…awful.. I am keeping you both in my thoughts… hugs…Michelle
The hummingbird is an extraordinary bird. The image is really wonderful.
This is beautiful! (Thank you for visiting my blog.)
Wishing the very best for your mother–and for you and your family. The “joy” of the hummingbird is what I hope the outcome of the tests will bring.
nicely done; it does look just like a watercolour
Waiting can be stressful. Thank you so much for taking time to post this beautiful artwork you did! Enjoy reading about the 喜び.
My thoughts are with you and your mother. Take care.
Lovely capture.
beautiful, thank you for sharing … will remember your family in our prayers — April
Nice picture – I’d love to see a Hummer in the wild!
Cheers
Stewart M – Melbourne
First of all thank you for your visit on my site. Your edited images are quite nice. Also strength with your mother. The same made with my wife. Stay positive is what you can keep going. Strength
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This is a wonderful painting, fergiemoto! It takes my breath away….
Beautiful! We have a lot of dark greenish hummingbirds here, especially in late summer when the butterfly bush and purple coneflower are blooming.
Wonderful post.. Love the picture.. !!
These are wonderful – all of them! Tiny birds of great strength. Wish you all the best.