Creative Garden Structures

So I spent some time in the garden today with my camera. I'm not a professional photographer, but I have a nice camera, a good lens, some patience (though I could use more) and much enthusiasm and determination.  Which all put together means that once in a while I get a shot that I'm pretty happy with.  I braved the 92 degree temps this afternoon hoping to get a nice shot of the hummingbirds enjoying the shrimp plants. I didn't have much luck with this.... a couple of snaps but I want better.

While I was sitting there in the swing, however, this cardinal flew into the sycamore ad parked himself just above my head. Ignoring the fact that I was somewhat of a target, I swung my camera delicately around. I thought he would take exception to my pointing ths long, black "thing" at him...but he was pretty cool about it.  Here he is....

A few minutes later, something else caught my attention out of the corner of my eye. Looking towards the bird baths ... I see this fella enjoying a dip.  Bluebirds live around here but they are fairly infrequent visitors to my garden.....so I was pleased to come away with some nice photos of this guy.  I know he must have liked the water...but somehow he seems rather disgruntled!