flying flower

'the butterfly is a flying flower,
the flower a tethered butterfly.'
~ponce denis ecouchard lebrun

finally! after seeing so many beautiful shots of butterflies here on 365, i've wanted to capture one for myself. i got my opportunity when i took my youngest to the butterfly garden at the zoo on fall break. on thursday. don't be alarmed--we aren't capable of time travel. i just back-posted this shot. whew.

[Sammy ❤]

amaaaazing!!(:
so beautiful!! :D

[Rebbecca Castillo]

beautiful shot Brett :)

[Lisa Fischer]

Beautiful! Love the depth of field

[Jessica Gates]

WOW, this is a beautiful shot!

[Rick Schies]

The colors are great. Love its depth and intensity of his color.

[Danielle]

Oh this is beautiful! I love the vibrant orange color. The wait was well worth it - you captured a gorgeous butterfly picture.

[Rudi Teruel]

very pretty.... love the colors on the butterfly - goes so well with the flower....

[Brad Johnson]

Wow. That is stunning.

[Crystal Drake]

Ooooo...I like this one. Fantastic focus!

[Annie Charalambous]

Beautiful! :)

[clarebear]

this is a beautiful shot... love the orange colours... and so crisp and clear!

[Allan Ventura]

nice butterfly shot...colorful............

[Katie Rose Allan]

Stunning!!!! So clear and beautiful. The colours are amazing!

[Christine Fitzgerald]

Gorgeous entry Brett! I love your shot & the fantastic quote that you paired with it : )

[FaerieMoon]

Heehee--beautiful! Glad he didn't attack your head, though (: And he matches the flower. Yep. It's all about the blending in and sneak attack.....

[brett currie]

@clarissajohal yes, they are wily fellows...
i thought of you when i posted this shot! (:

[Joanne Medeiros]

Fantastic! Great detail, great closeup capture!

[Suzie Townsend]

Perfection!

[Kay Taylor]

Beautiful! Fantastic colors!