Butterflies are self propelled flowers.
~R.H. Heinlein~
Maybe that's why I get the same incredible feeling in a butterfly garden as I do in a flower garden.
This is a close-up of one of the butterfly's wings.
I got a kick out of watching this little girl trying to be ever so careful about not stepping on a butterfly she had spotted. She was a really sweet little girl.
But these are flowers that fly and all but sing:
And now from having ridden out desire
They lie closed over in the wind and cling
Where wheels have freshly sliced the April mire.
~Robert Frost~
"Blue-Butterfly Day"
Beautiful and graceful, varied and enchanting, small but approachable, butterflies lead you to the sunny side of life. And everyone deserves a little sunshine.
~Jeffrey Glassberg~
"Just living is not enough," said the butterfly, "one must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower."
~Hans Christian Anderson~
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14 comments:
The little girl really is adorable. Good to see she's a nature lover. ;-)
so very pretty - i love your flutter-by photos!
i was hoping the little girl wasn't trying to step on them - I'm glad you explained that she wasn't!
It looks like our Red Admiral in one picture but the one with blue wings is marvelous. Wow. I was just looking through some of the butterflies in my collection and I have none this color.
Lets Make History.
Robert Frost always a Nature Connoisseur and am happy to read all those author's thoughts about the beautiful butterfly: flowers with wings.
Great photos to delight Denise.
Happy SWF.
I just love visiting blogs,a great source of wisdom. Reading and commenting, oh what a joy. You show us the different sides and sites of your world. Your blog is full of life and happiness, and a very funny side of you. How I wish I could be fleeting just like your butterfly photos. I have no post today as I am planning for a nice adventure this weekend. I wish you and Greg and the newlyweds great fun and happiness. I will see you around.
It almost look like my dotter, she did the same today, very very careful she lifted up a dead bumblebee and put it out side in the flower beds.
have I missed the photos of the wedding, i read that you could not show them because they were away and then i was away so are they here somewhere. Maria berg
I really enjoy your beautiful pictures.
Sunny :)
Great shots Denise. As always you've found such beautiful flowers. The last photo is just perfect.
(The little girl is adorable.)
Lovely shots of the lilies and the butterflies but I just sat and smiled at the shot of the little girl - a precious portrait!
How lovely is that kid and all butterflies!Great post Denise!
God bless you
Léia
Words and pictures - wonderful combination!
You find such wonderfully matching verses for your beaut photos.
I am very glad that have found your blog! Fine and surprising photos!
Beautiful garden! I also love the quote at the end of this article.
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