Butterfly morning

I really love my new camera. I also love zinnias and butterflies. And when you put all three together this is what you get. I recently planted some new white and yellow zinnias. The butterflies love them. This morning my entire front yard was full of butterflies. In addition to these yellow and orange butterflies, I spotted a Small back one and also one Monarch butterfly. They left before I could get the camera but at least I got these. I hope you enjoy your Sunday and these pictures. If you turn on your sound you will hear my pond fountain which is hidden inside these Mexican Petunias. I could sit there and watch them for hours.


Have a wonderful Sunday, Greg

Comments

Kati said…
Wow.... Those are some gorgeous pics, Greg!!! That pale yellow butterfly on the purple flower is so delicate looking.
September 7, 2008 at 11:04 AM
Marjie said…
These are some wonderful pictures, Greg! Happy you made it through the "storm" unscathed. It was supposed to bring us 3 to 5 inches of rain, and we got about an inch. Poor kids and dog had to spend the day indoors, moping. Loved your weather goggles, too! Enjoy your sunshine (BTW, the clouds never even made it to my sons in Charlotte, let alone rain).
September 7, 2008 at 12:42 PM
Janice Thomson said…
The photos are awesome Greg! I loved watching the butterflies in your video too. Appears to be a dandy camera for sure.
September 7, 2008 at 4:28 PM
Lori said…
I love your pictures. The butterfly is beautiful.

Happy Sunday to you!

Lori
September 7, 2008 at 6:20 PM
Kristen said…
Amazing pictures. Thank you for sharing the beauty of your backyard! Now, I've got to get a new camera...

;-)
September 7, 2008 at 6:37 PM
Scarlet said…
I love the butterfly pics. They're gorgeous!! The view on the video was so pretty, it looked fake! :) Love the sound of the water. It made me very relaxed.
September 8, 2008 at 6:29 AM
Lori said…
Spectacular! I especially love the monarch butterfly up close and the dragonfly. You are taking some great shots with your new camera!
September 8, 2008 at 7:24 AM
Wayfaring Wanderer said…
So pretty.....I wish I had that many butterflies in my backyard! Next year, I will be sure to plant the flowers they like :)
September 8, 2008 at 7:38 AM
Amie said…
I loved the video - wonder if there's a way to attract butterflies......
September 8, 2008 at 10:03 AM
Brooke said…
Wow! How relaxing! You must submit these photos to National Geographic or something. The butterflies are gorgeous! I love how beautifully God created everything. Thanks for capturing and sharing!!
September 8, 2008 at 1:14 PM
Katherine Roberts Aucoin said…
Greg your pictures are spectacular. Is it the photographer or the camera? ;-) just kidding. I'm glad your world is back to normal and that you're enjoying your camera.
September 9, 2008 at 7:26 AM
Connie Pombo said…
A new camera? Is it a digital SLR? It's been on my list of "want to have's" for a while! Your pictures are gorgeous...love the butterflies and flowers!

Have fun!
September 9, 2008 at 8:06 AM
Susan Skitt said…
Very beautiful pictures. Loved your video - relaxing place you have their Greg! A true retreat!
September 9, 2008 at 5:43 PM
Lori Stewart Weidert said…
Great shots; it's a great time of year to collect some beautiful nature shots. I'll be waiting to see what you deliver!
September 9, 2008 at 7:22 PM
sandy said…
so soothing listening to that video and that butterfly photo above is wonderful!!
September 11, 2008 at 6:11 PM
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