Thursday, August 21, 2014

Nature At It's Best


While driving up the winding driveway to the barn around 8:30 a.m., I was greeted by two beautiful swallowtail butterflies feeding on thistle weed. I thought, 'What a great photo opportunity!' So I reached into my purse, pulled out my I-phone, stopped the truck (I think I stopped the truck), then jogged over to the thistle weed site where the butterflies were oblivious to the fact I was even there.

I raised the camera, hit the camera button, and like magic, this is what I was able to capture. By the way, I'm having a blast with my new I-phone, compliments of my lovely daughter!

Let's see what others have created for the letter N on alphabet Thursday.

Swallowtail buttery feeding on thistle weed blossoms.


16 comments:

Barbara said...

Absolutely gorgeous!

fredamans said...

Stunning butterfly shots!

Pondside said...

Yes, the iphone takes GREAT photos!

Gattina said...

What a beautiful butterfly ! Long time I haven't seen one !

Valerie said...

Well done, these photographs are as good as any expensive camera. iPhones are wonderful, aren't they? The only problem I have with mine is using the actual phone!!!

Leovi said...

Yes, maraviloso see this butterfly in their natural environment! Nice pictures!

Unknown said...

Lovely shots xoxo

Judie said...

Pam, these are great shots! Were I in a situation like yours, I would probably discover that I accidentally left my phone at home. Hahaha!!

carol l mckenna said...

Oh so beautiful ~ great captures of nature's winged gem ~

artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

Cristina Pop said...

Amazing pics! Those butterflies are so adorable!

Viki said...

Wow, great pictures with your phone. Just beautiful!

Su-sieee! Mac said...

Beautiful photos of a gorgeous creature. I try to keep my point-and-click camera in my purse just for moments like yours. :-)

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EG CameraGirl said...

The i-phone captured the swallowtail very well!

GranthamLynn said...

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

SarahBeth said...

Gorgeous! So nice of them to sit still for your camera!

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