~ "What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the Master calls a butterfly." ~ from Richard Bach's Messiah's Handbook
If you are interested in a "365" journey on the life stages of a butterfly, have a look at our own 365 Chevymom's magnificent blog on the birth of a Monarch butterfly at http://chevymom0.blogspot.com/
Originally started the project to improve my photography skills. Over a 2500 photos later it's become a personal diary. I post pictures that mark my...
The changing of a caterpillar to a butterfly is one thing in nature that amazes me. Another thing is a tadpole to a frog. Love to see the changing faces of nature.
Hasn't "our Karen" really opened our eyes to the beauty of catepillers turning into butterflies?! When she began, I added her to my home page and am an enchanted follower. So lovely to see your beautiful picture(s) and give her a nod. Looks like you had a beauty-filled day!
@Becky - the butterfly was already out when I first saw it, although a bit more crinckled. It flew off soon after I took the pic - I think it was about 15 minutes that I hovered watching. (I missed the actual departure ... I was busy watching another one wriggle out of a pupa.)