The Hummingbird Who Wanted Its Picture Taken

I went outside to get some photos of the moon. I heard a hummingbird buzzing right behind me, the sound of its wings so close I knew it was only several inches from my head. I turned very slowly to try and not frighten it. And there it was, hovering, so near I could see its endearing gaze. It flew a few feet away to sit on a pinon branch. There it started to preen, ruffling its feathers all up until each one lay perfect in every tiny spot where they grew. I had time to find his sitting spot with my camera lens, focus upon him, fine tune, and then he seemed to smile right at my camera. I was so giddy, and I thanked him very much. He flew right toward my head singing a song then flew off into the twilight sky.