Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Broad-Tailed Hummingbird

Hello everyone!

The hummingbird and forth hand carved bird by my husband is done, and gone to its new home.  My husband made it to give it as a present to a dear friend.  This hummingbird is found in the western United States, and certainly the most common in Colorado.


Broad-Tailed Hummingbird
(Click photos to enlarge)
These birds come readily to artificial nectar feeders. They are aggressively territorial, and at feeders or flowering shrubs they spend much time chasing other hummingbirds, rather than feeding.

Here's how this pretty bird used to look at the beginning, just a piece of rough wood with some shape.

Taking shape . . .

and some more shape.


This the way the bird is set on a screw when my husband is painting it and to let it get dry.


Looking cute!


I love this photo!

I always have lots of fun taking photos of this precious birds that my husband hand carved.

This is the way he's set.  We found a weathered piece of wood at
Harrison Bay, and the rock like base was carved and painted by my husband.


Right now my husband is finishing another hummingbird.  In the future he's thinking to carve miniature horses.  I can't wait to see all those mini horses.

(Image from a Schiffer book for Woodcarvers)
" Horse Carving "

Have a magical day!
XO

I'm joining . . .





T




14 comments:

  1. Oh,my word he's done it again - WOW!

    I think that is one of my very favs he has done so far. He is so talented!

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  2. The humming bird is magnificent! You husband is so talented.

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  3. Hi Wendy! That hummingbird is just gorgeous! Your husband did a great job on it! It's so real looking the hummingbirds will probably try and chase it away. Have a happy day! Gina

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  4. Your husband is very talented. I love how you showed the chunk of wood before he started on it. So awesome!!

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  5. Olá Wendy,

    que trabalho bonito! Obrigada por visitar meu blog! É tão bom saber que você gostou.

    Vou ter muito o que ver no seu blog.

    Lauriane

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  6. Very, very nice.... I've always wanted to try carving. I certainly enjoyed my visit today... thank you, Larry

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  7. Wow! Your husband is so talented! I love the way the bird has been transformed.

    I'm visiting from the Cottage Garden party and am looking forward to following your blog.

    Have a great day.
    Pam

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  8. What a gift to be able to create something from nothing! You have some beautiful flowers, too!

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  9. Oh wow, he's gorgeous! Your husband sure has talent, beautiful work!!!
    Visiting you from Fishtail Cottage

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  10. I am impressed with the wood carving skills. I am still trying to figure out how that flat bird shape turned into to this three dimensional beautiful hummingbird.... Well hats off to your husband and his wood carving abilities... Oh by the way I am following now.. Hugs, Cindy

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  11. woow.......that is a great job :)
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  12. What a beautiful talent your husband has. The hummingbird is wonderful!

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