Saturday, July 29, 2017

Saturday Critters ~ 189 ~

We were walking toward the restaurant...as we rounded the bend, I saw it.
Me - "get the good camera"
The hubs - says nothing and runs toward the car.
He knows the drill and knows I have spotted something good...
something special, something picture worthy.

The butterfly danced from bud to bud, but stayed on this beautiful yellow Lantana Bush.





- The wings of transformation are born of patience, struggle and strength -

May you have all three!

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36 comments:

Sally said...

Nothing short of GORGEOUS, Debbie. LOVE!!!

xoxo

eileeninmd said...

Hello, Debbie! So glad you had the good camera handy. The swallowtail images are just stunning. I love the Lantana too. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!

Linda said...

You never cease to amaze me with every photo more beautiful than the last!
Perfect response from your dear husband! Tell him we all thank him!

Sandi said...

Aren't they just amazing?

Love this:

"The wings of transformation are born of patience, struggle and strength."

Christine said...

What a great quote but the shimmer you have captured from the blue of the wings is beautiful!

Kim said...

Oh wow!! Your photos are breathtaking, Debbie! One of 1 in a million moments with your magical camera. Perfect understanding between your husband and yourself....just as well he is fleet-footed. =) LOVE that beautiful quote!

Marie Smith said...

Spectacular capture, Debbie. Isn't the blue in that butterfly incredible?

Unknown said...

What a beauty, Debbie!
xo.

Beside a babbling brook... said...

Ohhhhh, 'the good camera' is totally worth it, for such photos as this!!!!!!!! A-m-a-z-i-n-g!!!!

I saw one, flitting around today, black with blue spots, on the back. Not as many spots as yours though. And I think he has bits of white too. But really, he would not lite!!!!!!!!

And was not interested in the flowers, even. -sigh-

Don't know whether he was very young and "flitttty." Or full, from other flowers. Or what.

So even if I had a wonderful camera, I'd not have been able to capture him.

But just seeeeeeeing a delightful one like him, was amazing. Just have not seen gorgeous butterflies around here, for quite a while.

Gentle hugs,
Luna Crone

Beside a babbling brook... said...

Are you home, Hon...???

Ruth Hiebert said...

The cooperation between you and your hubby, resulted in some amazing photos.

Debbie said...

No, not yet! Fingers crossed for tomorrow!!

LeAnn said...

These photos are spectacular. I love the brillient yellows in it. The story of the Butterfly is one of my favorites. I know that you have all three of these qualities and they do indeed come through life experiences. Praying for you and sending loving thoughts~ Hugs!

Linda said...

Oh, gorgeous!

Anvilcloud said...

Nice pics of that Swallowtail (or so I think).

♥ Łucja-Maria ♥ said...

Hello Debbie!
Perfect series photo. Lovely butterfly.
The camera looks great, looks great pictures.
Have a nice Sunday:)

The Furry Gnome said...

Spectacular pictures! Hope you are doing well.

Breathtaking said...

Hello Debbie!:) These are all such beautiful captures of the Swallowtail. It's the one I see most often in our garden, and they just love the lantana. Your hydrangeas are gorgeous, their colours are stunning,.. and I am a little stunned myself, to discover you are hospitalized. Is this a routine stay, or did something happen? I missed something, and am concerned. Please let me know,...if you can. I hope you are OK.:)

Changes in the wind said...

Simply beautiful...

Adam said...

I didn't even notice the splash of blue on the bottom there fora second

Judy said...

Is that not the most perfect Swallow Tail ever photographed?

Author R. Mac Wheeler said...

ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh lovely swallow tail

A Colorful World said...

Wow! Just stunning shots!

DeniseinVA said...

Gorgeous shots of the butterfly Debbie :) Always thinking of you and wishing you a great week.

Breathtaking said...

Debbie, I'm so pleased you are home now, and thank you for telling me about your condition. You are a special lady, and friend. :)

Prunella Pepperpot said...

Stunning butterfly photos Debbie. You certainly are capturing beautiful images with your new camera.
Have a truly wonderful week ahead :)

Michelle said...

What a beauty!!!

Pam said...

BEAUTIFUL..

Conniecrafter said...

Oh my that is gorgeous, I love the touches of blue in the butterfly, good catching it and sweet that your hubby knows the drill and runs to get the camera :) I wish the same things for you also!

RobertN said...

Beautiful post.

BeachGypsy said...

stopped in to see how you're doing

baili said...

Unlike your's my hubby sometimes get irritated with my camera fondness :)

you captured so beautifully like always as you know tho to handle the lenses artistically!!!

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

How utterly gorgeous!

Brian King said...

That is gorgeous! Beautiful photos! Good eye! :-)

Lowcarb team member said...

Simply stunning photographs ...

All the best Jan

Ida said...

What a beauty this Swallow Tail is. Your photos are super pretty.