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Passing the time in the yard to try to make some sense of something that cannot ever make any sense is one way I am dealing with the grief of losing my brother. Feeding the birds, filling the hummingbird feeders, putting out the suet, weeding, watering, and filling the fountains is therapeutic. Watching the birds come in to benefit from my work is a great reward.

While it does not lessen the sadness and confusion, it does shelve the feelings for a while. Ultimately, the full onslaught of emotions return. Then is when I must remind myself that grief is normal, and grieving is a process that must be given the time it needs to fulfill itself. It is not a weakness; it is a strength.

This morning, what must be one of the last Lucifer Hummingbirds in the region, visited the yard for the second day in a row. I was fortunate to capture it while feeding on one of our recently planted salvias. I was also blessed to get a studio shot* of this bully of a male Anna's hummingbird. I have about 18 hummingbirds still visiting the yard; two Rufous, the Lucifer, a broad-tailed, a couple of Black-chinned and lots of Anna's. Not one of them was able to get past this Anna's to the studio flowers.

*For those wondering, yes, I built a hummingbird studio. Based on the response to the recent shots I posted, I will be offering people the opportunity to capture the hummingbird photos of their dreams.

I am truly blessed for the life I have. Even during the trying times, God has given me such bounty to remind me of the glory of His creation. I remain His scribe.

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Shoot date: October 12, 2019
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
¹⁄₂₀₀₀ sec at f/8.0 Bias:0 EV
Lens: EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM
ISO: 800