After several days of tempestuous storms, muggy air and sweltering heat, Thursday's mild weather brought welcome relief. Thrilled that the summer sun was shining its glorious rays upon Chicago, I set out, camera in hand, in search of glimpses of radiant beauty that June has to offer. Enjoy! (I welcome identification corrections)
A resplendent Monarch Butterfly explores a milkweed bloom
Brilliant yellow flower petals dotted with moisture
A pollen dusted American Hover Fly
The intricate, dazzling center of a hibiscus flower
A Golden Northern Bumble Bee can't resist this stunning purple bloom
A Red Milkweed Beetle finds this milkweed plant especially attractive (the little ant does too!)
This vibrant dianthus was spotted in the middle of a trail that runs along a beautiful pond
A lovely Painted Lady Butterfly flits from flower to flower
these are all lovely photos. I particularly love the light on the Monarch's wings in the first photo and the amazing antenna on the milkweed beetle!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful series Julie. Awesome hover-fly capture! I especially like the beetle and ant sharing the blossom, so sweet.
ReplyDeleteAll of them are just beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteJulie..WOW!!! Breathtaking composition and detail. I LOVE each and every one! Beautiful, as always!!
ReplyDeleteColor and detail are both impressive..great set!
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