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Guardian of the Garden
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
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Cardinal Comb-over
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
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Sunny Sunday Swallowtail
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
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Happy Humming
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
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Before The Summer Fully Fades
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
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A Butterfly of Subtle Beauty
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
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Not Just A Butterfly Bush
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!
Posted in Beyond the Backyard
Tagged birds, blossoms, gardening, hobbies, hummingbirds, nature, photography, summer
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