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!
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22 comments:

  1. Marie ReedJuly 28, 2008 at 6:00 AM

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

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  2. AnonymousJuly 28, 2008 at 7:10 AM

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

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  3. Lake LadyJuly 28, 2008 at 10:26 AM

    This is WONDERFUL! Flowers and butterfly both!

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  4. Kerri FarleyJuly 28, 2008 at 10:36 AM

    WOW! Absolutely fabulous shot!
    Gorgeous!!

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  5. DarlaJuly 28, 2008 at 11:16 AM

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

    Darla

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  6. Rambling WoodsJuly 28, 2008 at 11:20 AM

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

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  7. maryt/theteachJuly 28, 2008 at 11:52 AM

    This photo leaves me speechless EG! Magnificent! :)

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  8. DarylJuly 28, 2008 at 12:23 PM

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

    :-Daryl

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  9. MarcelJuly 28, 2008 at 1:43 PM

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

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  10. AnonymousJuly 28, 2008 at 1:54 PM

    Amazing flower and butterfly. Monarchs do rule!

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  11. CathJuly 28, 2008 at 5:37 PM

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

    That is a perfect shot.

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  12. david mcmahonJuly 28, 2008 at 6:23 PM

    Great post title, great picture.

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  13. MaryJuly 28, 2008 at 6:32 PM

    Beautiful -- the essence of summer in a photo!

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  14. CatherineJuly 28, 2008 at 8:47 PM

    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

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  15. ShammickiteJuly 28, 2008 at 10:14 PM

    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!

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  16. Gemma WisemanJuly 29, 2008 at 7:12 AM

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

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  17. AnonymousJuly 29, 2008 at 4:08 PM

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

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  18. Geraldine July 29, 2008 at 5:33 PM

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

    www.mypoeticpath.wordpress.com

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  19. JillJuly 29, 2008 at 7:21 PM

    This is a stunning photo!!

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  20. Pat - ArkansasJuly 30, 2008 at 8:59 AM

    Magnificent photo of beautiful subjects! Thanks for sharing.

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  21. rosecreekcottage-carol.blogspot.comJuly 30, 2008 at 2:14 PM

    Wow! Absolutely beautiful photography!!

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  22. LouiseAugust 3, 2008 at 12:16 PM

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

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