American Painted Lady Butterfly #7
by Karen Adams
Title
American Painted Lady Butterfly #7
Artist
Karen Adams
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This little American Painted Lady butterfly got a little wet when I was out watering my Ohio garden and accidentally got her wet when I did not see her. I was able to get her on my finger and carried her over to the patio so she could dry off more quickly. Luckily she was dry in just a few minutes, but this did give me just enough time to click a few shots before she flew away!
It is a wonderful feeling to have butterflies flying around you, ignoring that you are there and to just feel their peaceful grace. It is beyond explaining how wonderful it is when a creature such as this will trust enough to stand on your hand for help. I have had this happen another time with a Monarch that I 'raised' in my house from just a tiny egg on a Milkweed plant! I loved having him sit on my hand for quite some time before I finally felt that he was ready to leave. When I took him outside to release him, he had trouble grabbing hold of the branches at first. I rescued him several times from falling. Finally he held on by himself and eventually flew away.
I hope my pictures will inspire others to appreciate their beauty and do everything they can to promote their health and habitat!
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June 4th, 2013
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Comments (42)
Elizabeth Abbott
Beautiful Shot! Love the neutral colors of the Butterfly and ground with the softness surrounding it! Wonderful story too! LOVE! :)
Christiane Schulze Art And Photography
A beautiful butterfly and a wonderful clear image Karen (F/L)
Debbie Portwood
Wonderful! Love the beautiful color and patterns on his lovely delicate wings! Great framing as well! v.f
Nadine and Bob Johnston
Beautiful, thanks for letting me see your work. It is very much appreciated. We may not always have the time to Comment, but just had to leave one on this beautiful piece. It is one of my - FAVORITES - of the day. Featured it in the ARTIST NEWS group, today..
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