Tag Archives: summer

Guardian of the Garden

Posted on August 25, 2019 by kathydoremus

This Gulf Fritillary has seemingly appointed himself guardian of the garden and regards it as his personal domain. I mean really, doesn’t he look like he’s striking a rather possessive pose? Well, all was well and good until the first … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterflies and Blossoms | Tagged butterflies, fritillary, gardening, hobbies, Monarch, photography, summer | 3 Comments

Cardinal Comb-over

Posted on August 22, 2019 by kathydoremus

Summer is the season where my Cardinals are not their usual stunning selves! The phrase “Bald is beautiful!” definitely does not apply to them! During this time of molting, some of them look like they are trying to use the … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Birds | Tagged backyard birds, birds, cardinal, georgia birds, hobbies, nature, photography, summer, writing | 8 Comments

Sunny Sunday Swallowtail

Posted on August 18, 2019 by kathydoremus

Between the scorching heat here in “Hotlanta” and the duties and distractions of everyday Labs…I mean, life…I haven’t gotten out with the camera as much as I would like. So, setting the lame excuses aside, I decided to take some … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterflies and Blossoms | Tagged butterflies, flowers, gardening, hobbies, nature, photography, Pipevine Swallowtail, summer, writing | 11 Comments

Happy Humming

Posted on July 3, 2019 by kathydoremus

Some people hum when they are happy (like my Dad when he is sneaking snacks from the kitchen!) – and I am happy around wings that hum – like hummingbirds and hummingbird moths. While I was out taking pictures in … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Birds | Tagged art, garden, hobbies, hummingbird moth, hummingbirds, photography, summer | 20 Comments

Before The Summer Fully Fades

Posted on September 20, 2018 by kathydoremus

Before the summer is officially over, and while there are still some beautiful butterflies hovering about, I thought I would take a few more pictures while I had the chance. I know that autumn boasts a marvelous beauty all its … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterflies and Blossoms | Tagged beauty, butterflies, creativity, flowers, gardens, hobbies, photography, summer | 6 Comments

A Butterfly of Subtle Beauty

Posted on August 23, 2018 by kathydoremus

Unlike the Tiger Swallowtail… …or the Gulf Fritillary… …both of which are bold and striking… …the Long-tailed Skipper is a butterfly of subtle beauty. Doesn’t he look lovely against the pastel petals of this gladiola?

Posted in Butterflies and Blossoms | Tagged beauty, butterflies, flowers, fritillariies, gardening, hobbies, photography, skippers, summer, swallowtails | 5 Comments

Not Just A Butterfly Bush

Posted on August 20, 2018 by kathydoremus

The purple-blossomed beauty that lures Swallowtails and Fritillaries to the front yard is not just a butterfly bush… …it’s also a hot-spot for the Hummingbirds!