Monday, July 28, 2008

Monarchs Rule!

If you're looking for Odd Shots, please scroll down to the post below. ;-)

I love it when the Echinaceas (purple coneflowers) start to bloom because that means the monarchs will soon be here. Well, the echinaceas are in bloom and...

I thought I saw one flutter by a couple of days ago, but it was only out of the corner of one eye. But look! The camera fianlly caught one; the monarchs are here...and YOU see one too!

22 comments:

Marie Reed said...

You can't get any more picture perfect than that! Glorious!

Anonymous said...

I like this photograph very much. We have them here in Ohio where I live. We call the flowers, Purple Cone Flower.

Lake Lady said...

This is WONDERFUL! Flowers and butterfly both!

Kerri Farley said...

WOW! Absolutely fabulous shot!
Gorgeous!!

Darla said...

Just when I think I've seen your best shot you offer me this. STUNNING!

Darla

Rambling Woods said...

I saw one on my coneflower, but couldn't get the camera fast enough. Great shot.....Michelle

maryt/theteach said...

This photo leaves me speechless EG! Magnificent! :)

Daryl said...

Indeed they do .. WOW .. almost as psychodelic as my Creative entry ...

:-Daryl

Marcel said...

This is truly one of the best photos I have even see on any blog. Very nice colors, contrast and sharpness.

Anonymous said...

Amazing flower and butterfly. Monarchs do rule!

Cath said...

OK - I was here for odd shots but I had to tell you -

That is a perfect shot.

david mcmahon said...

Great post title, great picture.

Mary said...

Beautiful -- the essence of summer in a photo!

Catherine said...

Awww..great capture!! I love monarchs..usually dont have any here until August,~it's almost August..:D
Marie is right ~ perfect picture!

I also love your odd shot ~great eye you have spotting the birds nest in the letter B! :)

Have a great week!
Cat

Shammickite said...

I have the cone flowers in my garden but haven't seen any monarchs yet.
I'll have to be more observant cos I'm sure they must be around... as you have seen them and you're not that far away!

Gemma Wiseman said...

Butterflies always mean a touch of magic for me! And this pic highlights that magic! Wonderful!

Anonymous said...

What a pretty image. I never have any luck photographing butterflies.

Geraldine said...

Soooo pretty! I love monarchs, all butterflies actually. YOuve captured these flowers and the butterfly, beautifully. Well done.

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Jill said...

This is a stunning photo!!

Pat - Arkansas said...

Magnificent photo of beautiful subjects! Thanks for sharing.

rosecreekcottage-carol.blogspot.com said...

Wow! Absolutely beautiful photography!!

Louise said...

Absolutely beautiful. Monarchs usually at least stay still for a moment or two.

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