Saturday, September 6, 2014

Butterflies and Flowers





The butterfly counts not months but moments,
and has time enough.
~Rabindranath Tagore


Swallowtail Collage




Butterflies are self propelled flowers.
~R.H. Heinlein



Spicebush Collage



If nothing ever changed,
there'd be no butterflies.
~Author Unknown







Kooky Butterfly


"Just living is not enough," said the butterfly,
"one must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower."
~Hans Christian Andersen



Today I'm joining the lovely Judith for Mosaic Monday.



May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun
And find your shoulder to light on,
To bring you luck, happiness and riches
Today, tomorrow and beyond.
~Irish Blessing






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29 comments:

  1. ElaSeptember 6, 2014 at 11:59 AM

    Beautiful photos of these gorgeous butterflies !

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2014 at 12:04 PM

    What gorgeous images! I love butterflies on zinnia's--classic in my book!
    ~Dawn

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  3. Johanna GehrleinSeptember 6, 2014 at 3:14 PM

    Hi Snap,
    wonderful quotes and amazing photos. Thank you for sharing and have a nice weelend.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  4. Debra She Who SeeksSeptember 6, 2014 at 6:20 PM

    I like that last photographic effect you used!

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  5. JanetSeptember 6, 2014 at 8:04 PM

    Wow...these photos are gorgeous!

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  6. pamSeptember 6, 2014 at 8:57 PM

    Beautiful!

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  7. LynneSeptember 7, 2014 at 12:15 AM

    Really like the quotes . . .
    and the Irish Blessing . . .

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  8. JacobaSeptember 7, 2014 at 3:55 AM

    Wow! Beautiful photography!

    Apart from that: I love that majestic head of your cat in your header!

    Happy Sunday!
    Jacoba

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  9. Carol at SerendipitySeptember 7, 2014 at 8:24 AM

    Snap,

    Lovely photos and lovely words.

    Carol

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  10. Tina Fariss BarbourSeptember 7, 2014 at 10:39 AM

    Gorgeous photos, Snap! You caught the fragile beauty of the butterflies. Love the quotes, too--they really enhance your visuals.

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  11. FABBY'S LIVINGSeptember 7, 2014 at 6:38 PM

    Butterflies are one of the most beautiful creatures of creation dear Snap and always had a special place in my heart for them. That's why I'm always drawn to dishes with such. Beautiful images. The quotes are wonderful and go along. I've read a book of R.Tagore.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Have a lovely and serene week ahead.
    FABBY

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  12. annSeptember 7, 2014 at 7:17 PM

    Not always easy to photograph, butterflies always make wonderful photos. And for you wonderful mosaics.

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  13. MichelleSeptember 7, 2014 at 7:52 PM

    Lovely words and photos.

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  14. Judith @ Lavender CottageSeptember 7, 2014 at 8:26 PM

    For someone who loves butterflies (besides lavender) this post was exquisite Snap - beautiful photos!
    Thank you for linking to Mosaic Monday.

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  15. LorrieSeptember 7, 2014 at 10:13 PM

    Really gorgeous butterfly captures, Snap. The last mosaic is stunning and I'm wondering how you created it.

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  16. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiSeptember 7, 2014 at 11:24 PM

    Butterflies are such delicate flying flowers, aren't they? Beautiful quotes to accompany them, SNAP!

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  17. RajeshSeptember 8, 2014 at 1:23 AM

    Beautiful butterflies and flowers.

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  18. Roses, Lace and BrocanteSeptember 8, 2014 at 3:17 AM

    Amazing photos Snap!
    Beautiful mosaics - I especially love the last one - very clever.
    Shane

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  19. My Little Home and GardenSeptember 8, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    What a beautiful butterfly post, Snap. Your images are gorgeous; I especially like the second trio! I'm feeling quite peaceful now.

    Karen

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  20. Cranberry MorningSeptember 8, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    Ooo, such pretty images! Thanks for stopping in today at Cranberry Morning. :-)

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  21. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowSeptember 8, 2014 at 12:34 PM

    what beautiful captures ! Love that unusual last mosaic too :)

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  22. Alexa TSeptember 8, 2014 at 1:10 PM

    Beautiful serie! Gorgeous butterflies! Thank you for your visit, too! Have a sunny week!

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  23. Forest Dream WeaverSeptember 8, 2014 at 1:19 PM

    Lovely photos......love your collage!

    Ruby

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  24. BethSeptember 8, 2014 at 4:33 PM

    Loved seeing your swallowtails, Snap! We have those same kinds of butterflies in our gardens as well.

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  25. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartSeptember 8, 2014 at 5:31 PM

    Oh, such gorgeous photos! Butterflies are one of the loveliest things about summer. Love the quotes too :)

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  26. Debby RaySeptember 9, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    Oh my, what STUNNING butterfly photos! The effect at the end is just fantastic...not sure I can do that!!

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  27. christinaSeptember 9, 2014 at 8:21 PM

    this is just beautiful. xo

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  28. Suburban GirlSeptember 10, 2014 at 6:10 AM

    Nicely done.

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  29. DonnaSeptember 10, 2014 at 9:43 AM

    Beautiful mosaics that are works of art!

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