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
Very nice pictures Julie....i like the colors so much.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Holland, Joop
Wonderful Julie !
ReplyDeleteHello Julie,
ReplyDeleteWhat is this great!!! So amazing to see these beautiful and special butterflies. Fantastic with the brightly colors.
I love them so much. You brings the spring in my house with all these shots!! Wonderful!!
Many greetings,
Marco
Beautiful pictures Julie, the butterflies and the spider are really great.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Irma
Oh WOW.....These are Marvelous! Isn't it fun to have a dose of summer in the winter :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE these shots!
Wow stunning photos of the butterflies...really beautiful colours and sharpness.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Greetz,
Remco
Every image looks like a work of Art.
ReplyDeleteSuperb collection.
John.
oh julie, i love when you update!! these images are stunning, each one better then the next.
ReplyDeletei adore butterflies, i have one tattooed on my foot!!
Beautiful photographs, Julie! The Black and Yellow Argiope is my favorite photo, the colors are so vibrant!
ReplyDeletewow, julie! every single image is spectacular! i do wish you would/could post more often! you are amazing! (but i hope the home building is going well!)
ReplyDeleteHello Julie
ReplyDeleteWhat a very beautiful blog. The colors are very good and i love all the photo's.
Greetings Bets
incredible pictures, they brighten my upseting afternoon...
ReplyDeleteHeerlijke tijd dat alles weer om je heen dartelt,het vrolijkt je gewoon op als je dit ziet.
ReplyDeleteThese are all so beautiful. You have posted them at just the right time.I so need to see summer pictures and think warm weather. Your pictures have brought me to that place,if only in my mind.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images of these beautiful creatures. It takes a special person and lots of patients to take such great photos as these. Well done Julie.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous images, Julie! I especially love the first one. Your work is always spectacular!
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures Julie, these butterflies are really gorgeous. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is one of the best, beautiful butterflies, dragonflies and the flies. Simply, it is time we can go out and catch others than birds. Brilliant Julie.
ReplyDeleteJulie, seeing all the beautiful colors and butterflies brightens my day. Gorgeous photos!
ReplyDeleteAwesome pix, Julie! Quite lovely :o)
ReplyDeleteWhat a splendid series of photos. For me, you accomplished your purpose. My day was most definitely brightened. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great series all gems and diamonds!! TOP
ReplyDeleteThanks for your show.
regards, Annie
http://anniezon.blogspot.nl/
Each and every image is so clear, sharp, and beautiful as always, Julie. The butterflies are fascinating and the spider magical but my favorite is the dragonfly. You successfully brightened my day!
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Hi Julie, I was so happy to see a new post on your blog, clicked on it, and when it opened up the first thought in my mind ... "Oh My!" Yes, it is that wonderful. And your title is perfect. These are absolutely wonderful shots, so delicate in focus, and so carefully composed. This is the first time I recall butterfly photos from you. They are amazing! Julie, your photography has been such an inspiration for me and it continues to be so. I can't wait for some spring weather to get out and try some shots similar to what you have posted here. The person right above me in the comments said, "You successfully brightened my day." Let me second that! :-) Thank you for sharing! John
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos (warmed me up a little on this cold evening)!
ReplyDeleteI am always excited when a garden spider chooses my garden to make its home :)
I loved all the butterflies on this post. I've photographed a few different versions of them myself, since I'm in Oregon. It will be nice to be out and about in the spring. There's so much beauty out there! keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteExcellent pictures Julie...eagerly awaiting for Spring to arrive!
ReplyDeleteThese beautiful images sure brightened my day! Spring seems distant but I know it won't be long before the snow here disappears and the arrival of spring is upon us.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post Julie! What a great idea you had to give us some wonderful colors during this month of February...
ReplyDeleteThe butterflies are simply wonderful and the other insects too. I would have a hard time figuring out which one I like the most!
Thank you for sharing and thank you for your comment on my blog, it is always a pleasure for me.
Have a great weekend,
Louise
This variety is great for the soul!
ReplyDeleteHi Julie, these are amazing images! I enjoyed each and every one! The bright and beautiful colors and exquisite detail certainly brightened the day! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHi Julie
ReplyDeleteI can only add to the comments agreeing that these beautiful photos have brightened my day. The photos of the Argiope and the Checkered Skipper have inspired me to try to improve my own insects photography. Thanks for sharing these images with us I always leave your blog the better for my visit.
Guy
Dearest Julie,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit and comment and what a pleasure to visit you here (was at the hospital when you posted this)! Lovely photos, my husband also enjoyed viewing them with me. We don't have the joy of spring yet as we have for the 2nd time our workshop flooded and need to run the wet vac and still mopping up... We will replace our gutters for wider ones and more pipes going down so it will not spill over as much.
Hugs to you,
Mariette
Absolutely amazing pictures, the dragon fly and the dew on the downy feather are my favorites, although give me a minute and I'll change my mind.
ReplyDeleteUm trabalho lindo!
ReplyDeleteNão sei como consegues pegar borboletas que voam pra lá e pra cá o tempo todo !
Parabens , tudo lindo!
Really wonderful I love the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail and the monarch butterfly Congratulations from Spain !
ReplyDeleteAmazing captures!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful creatures and excellent photography!
ReplyDeleteJulie, these are all so lovely. The colors are brilliant. The butterflies are starting to come back here and I look forward to a little warming up...although not too much:)
ReplyDeleteI love your colorful butterfly images Julie. We are lucky to enjoy them thru-out the year here in south Florida.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
Mother Nature is truly the best artist isn't she? Awesome photos Julie!
ReplyDeletexo Catherine
These are ALL amazing. Such beautiful photography! I am so ready for summer!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos Julie the butterflies are just amazing
ReplyDeleteHi there - this is my first visit to your blog - and it wont be my last. Great pictures.
ReplyDeleteIf you have any interest in such things you would be welcome to link your bird posts to Wild Bird Wednesday (WBW) which is a linky that runs on my blog each Wednesday (!)
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
aww...wonderful collection!
ReplyDeleteHappy Women's Day!
xoxo, Juliana | PJ’ Happies :) | PJ’ Ecoproject
Magnificent photos! Loved them all!
ReplyDeleteReally nice set of Macros Love them.
ReplyDeleteA fabulous series of photographs!
ReplyDeleteThe Wood Duck photo is so crisp and perfect!!!!!
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