Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Beauty


I was looking through my photo archives recently and came across many spring and summer images that I had never posted before. I hope these colorful photographs brighten your day!

~ Identification corrections are always welcome ~


The beauty of a Common Checkered Skipper



A pretty Viceroy Butterfly delights in wildflower blossoms



The stunning wing pattern of a Common Buckeye



A large Black and Yellow Argiope wraps its prey



An American Painted Lady explores wildflower blooms



A pollen dusted American Hover Fly sits atop golden flowers



An Eastern Tiger Swallowtail is attracted to the bright purple blossoms of the Tall Ironweed plant



A Hickory Tussock Caterpillar inches along the edge of a leaf



A Great Spangled Fritillary alits upon Butterfly Milkweed



A Calico Pennant Dragonfly perches upon lush green ground cover



A lovely Monarch Butterfly lands in a field of golden flowers



Dew drops on a stray downy feather