The making of a hummingbird

It was just a year ago that I visited Costa Rica with Mindy Lighthipe, illustrator and Nancy Richmond, photographer.  Truly a beautiful trip.  I took this photograph at the La Paz Waterfall Gardens in the area where there were hundreds of hummers flying around.  This one is a green crowned brilliant and she is the subject of my latest painting.  Over the next few days I'll post photos of my painting in progress.  Stay tuned.

Considering the weather outside today, frigid, blustery with snow all around I think I should go back next year.