The butterfly in the first photo is a Great Spangled Fritillary, and the one in the photo directly above is an Eastern Swallowtail. So far, I haven't spotted nearly as many butterflies as I did last August, but I'm very glad to have seen these. I think the sunny goldenrod and the other yellow wildflowers of August and September really cheer up a landscape. Our wonderful five-mile hike yesterday was a reminder of how beautiful late summer can be.I hope you all have a wonderful Friday and weekend!
Butterflies are so beautiful to photograph, if you can get them to stay still! I really enjoy watching the transition from summer to autumn, it's one of my favourite times of the year.
ReplyDeleteHehe, there were definitely a few that got away! I may be just imagining it, but those Swallowtails seem a little less timid than some of the others.
DeleteThese landscape photos remind me of Van Gogh's paintings. So lovely!
ReplyDeleteOh, I can see it! I always associate those strong yellows with Van Gogh. :-)
DeleteI love seeing butterflies. It's kind of a rare thing to see when you love in downtown, but nevertheless just as exciting! I would have loved to hike there; everything looks so colorful and peaceful.<3
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Thanks, Adi! Cool that you live in a downtown area. :-) It really was peaceful up there.
DeleteI think it's amazing that you know what species these butterflies are. They're gorgeous and so are these pictures! So pretty!
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Thanks so much Jamie! This year, I resolved to at least *try* to look up the plants or butterflies I shoot. It's not always easy to identify them, but it's been very rewarding to learn the names of a few species. It makes me more aware of living things when I'm outdoors. :-)
DeleteI love all the butterfly pictures you've had on your blog recently--I love butterflies! In Florida I went to the most beautiful butterfly garden and just sat there for hours!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds wonderful!
DeleteSo impressed with all the butterfly photos!
ReplyDeleteThose two butterflies are so beautiful and they must be lovely to see. We don't get many butterflies around where I am from, such I really love seeing these pictures of yours. Great shots!
ReplyDeleteI so want to me in your pictures. The scenery just takes my breath away!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness big butterflies like that make me swoon! Lovely photos, doll.
ReplyDeletexo, Tori Lynne