Saturday, August 1, 2009

Camera Critters 69



Camera Critters


Finally, one of the beautiful butterflies visiting Musashi's Garden
decided to be still long enough to get its portrait taken!



I took lots of photos of this Black Swallowtail.
Most of them were blurry.
This little lady was in a big hurry to eat and didn't slow down much.




She really liked the zinnias.



Drink, Drink, Drink




Here she is in all her glory hanging on to our tangerine tree.
By the time I opened the patio door to get closer -
she was gone.

(Click to enlarge the photos.)

Smile - it's catching!

Joy to You!


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27 comments:

  1. DirkjogtAugust 1, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    Butterflies seem to be popular at 'camera-critters':-)

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  2. Sarah SullivanAugust 1, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    Oh beautiful..I love butterflies! The one bug that I just can't seem to get one to sit still long enough to snap!! These are wondeful!!
    Sarah

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  3. RosaAugust 1, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    I'm always mesmerized by butterflies. Such beauty.

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  4. JanieAugust 1, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    Butterflies don't stay in one place for long, but when it happens and they're captured in a photo, they make beautiful camera critters. Great shots!

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  5. SherryAugust 1, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    I have a "thing" about butterflies and this one is magnificent..the colour is extraordinary!!

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  6. JaniceAugust 1, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    Great shots of the butterflies.

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  7. Cezar and LéiaAugust 1, 2009 at 1:12 PM

    Hello dear friend!
    These pictures are stunning, well done!
    Happy Camera Critters
    purrs and always love
    mommy Léia and Luna

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  8. AnonymousAugust 1, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    Lovely captures ;--)
    Butterflies and hummingbirds seem to elude me, but seeing you wonderful photos I won't give up!
    Hugs and blessings,

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  9. DeniseinVAAugust 1, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    I always love butterfly photos. Yours are wonderful photos. Thank you for sharing them.

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  10. PamAugust 1, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    I love butterfly photos. I can never get one to stay still long enough to pose for me though!

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  11. Reader WilAugust 1, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    Hi snap! What a delicate photos! So fragile and beautiful! Thanks! I just added a video by David Attenborough about the mating of snails on my post. Jedediah told me about it.

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  12. This Is My Blog - fishing guyAugust 1, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    Snap: I always think dark colored butterflies are so special.

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  13. Adrienne ZwartAugust 1, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    I've been sitting in my garden this afternoon just lazily watching all the butterflies. One of these stopped by briefly, too.
    Nice captures!

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  14. AnyaAugust 1, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    So beautiful shots from butterflies ^__^
    Thanks for sharing :))

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  15. CarrieAugust 1, 2009 at 5:35 PM

    I love butterfly shots, I haven't seen a live butterfly in years.

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  16. Sandy KesslerAugust 1, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    natures show of loveliness sandy

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  17. UnknownAugust 1, 2009 at 7:18 PM

    Great capture. Butterflies are harder to photograph than people think ... they are easily spooked away.

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  18. BarbAugust 1, 2009 at 8:26 PM

    Lovely! Can't beat a photo with a beautiful butterfly AND Zinnias!

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  19. Corner Gardener SueAugust 1, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    She's a pretty one! Thanks for your comment on my critters.

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  20. AnonymousAugust 1, 2009 at 10:23 PM

    Beautiful shots!

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  21. KateAugust 1, 2009 at 11:32 PM

    The way you photographed the butterflies shows them at their best. Lovely!

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  22. AnonymousAugust 2, 2009 at 12:22 AM

    That first shot especially is gorgeous! Very nice shots.

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  23. mimiAugust 2, 2009 at 1:01 AM

    what a gorgeous butterfly sipping on the flowers.

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  24. sweetbayAugust 2, 2009 at 8:16 AM

    Those are lovely butterflies aren't they, and so much fun to watch.

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  25. MichelleAugust 2, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    Hi Snap!

    Your photos are so beautiful. I love your uplifting words on your blog, the world needs more blogs like yours!

    Michelle :)

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  26. MarthaAugust 2, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    Beautiful. I don't see as many butterflies here in our new home, and the one that I have seen won't wait for me to take a picture!

    Thanks for stopping by!

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  27. The Bodhi ChickletAugust 3, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    Lovely. Your limes look about the same size as my tomatoes. How nice to have citrus growing in your own backyard! Mr. Dragon is talented, I like his easy with the brush, he makes it look easy, anyway!

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