Carol DM
A rare sighting in my backyard just now! Monarch Butterflies are actually referred to as The King of Butterflies. I was lucky enough to capture one just now in my backyard. He was fluttering around on my backyard butterfly bush. I was so surprised I just sat down until the timing was right and I did not want to scare him away. This is the first shot I got.
I actually snapped many shots just in case as you never know which ones will turn out. Did you know these beauties only live a few weeks. How sad. Another reason to capture them when I see them. If you are ever lucky enough you may even spot them at the caterpillar stage. They are easy to identify. The caterpillars have many yellow, black and white bands. There are antenna-like tentacles at each end of the caterpillar’s body.
These photos look the same but they are different, I took about 60 altogether at one time! Now I will sit back and wait for another special visit. By the way, these flowers are in Dustin’s memorial garden. So many special moments happen in this spot. Thank you to my son.
Thank you…. a little late. 🙂
Beautiful
Thank you, sorry so late!
Beautiful butterfly!
Thank you Carmen, sorry so late!
Here we are graced with a breeding grounds. The milkweed that they so desperately need, thrives. Often there will be dozens in lilacs, or sweet peas. “The Viceroy” is no King but, a mimic. Monarchs are poisonous, every bug eater knows this, and is why our sly, copycat Viceroy is not LUNCH! Grin. Great shots and an ever X/ subject….wait, can royalty be a subject?
Sorry I missed this comment, so glad to see you!
Great
Nice 🙂
Beautiful post!
Thanks Rachel.
It’s really hard to make a shot of a butterfly … wonderful shots
Lots of time and patience. I was laying down for some of the shots. 🙂
Yes, patience is key 🙂
wow, it s wonderful!
Thanks Olga!
Nice capture, Carol
Thank you!
You are missed Art. Hope you are doing well.
Lovely shot we have plenty of these beautiful butterflies in NZ.
Good for you Pamela! 🙂
That’s great,love the photos!
Thanks! 🙂
Nice work!
Thanks a lot!
Good
Thanks
Nice shot to immortalize the Monarchs
Thank you Albert. Immortalize is an excellent description. They are very special to me. And since they only live a few weeks, I am always honored by their visit.
I see. I can imagine how when you see him coming in your garden, you sneak around to take a picture, and immortalize it. I’m sure he knows that you are special too.
Yes! I can see him from the window at my computer desk as well and I grab my camera then slowly sneak around on my knees! The things we do to get a picture! You are kind.
Flowers, birds, and butterflies. The planet would be so different without them.
Yes indeed!
Really love the second picture, you captured the Monarch perfectly.
Thanks Doc, I was snapping as fast as I could! 🙂
Absolutly gorgeus
Thank you very much!
Gorgeous captures and wonderful post, Carol!
Thank you Ellie!
These are beautiful shots Carol! Perfect lighting and background too!
Thanks Icy, I was on my knees and laying down for some of them!
Beautifully captured!
Thank you Norman. They are very special.
Fantastic shot!
Thanks Gina!
I love butterflies! They are so pretty and the becoming something beautiful after being a catepillar is something amazing.
And Monarchs are a rare sighting. Very exciting process indeed.
Brilliant colours
Thanks Dawn, I can see them from my deck, their beauty really stands out.
Superb
Thank you!
Welcome
So beautiful! I love butterflies!
Thank you Michelle, they are magical! 🙂
Loving the scenery though Carol!
Thanks Andrew. I was laying on the ground in Dustin’s memorial garden to get
these shots! 🙂 Well worth it to me.
Very nice shots! ?
Thanks Nina!
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Indeed they are! An amazing pic.
Thank you Andre.
I’m seeing the Monarch but where’s Doctor Girlfriend?
Sorry not in my backyard! 🙂
Touche
😉