Consumed By His His Work, Or By The Flower???

This summer my "State Fair" Zinnias were amazing: uncommonly tall, rubust, loaded with blooms, and oh so happy, with massive flowers (as you can see.) When fully open, (this one isn't quite there yet) the flowers spread to the size of a CD disc.

[GreyFeather]

Cool point of view!

[karenann]

A wonderful pov and capture, Les ... beautiful colors and textures. Great lighting and I love the fabulous way that the butterfly is partially hidden.

[Gerry]

very beautiful and a fav

[Anoeska van Rijsbergen]

Wow! Beautiful catch!

[Nicole Campbell]

Wonderful capture Les, I like the bright colours.

[Netkonnexion]

Thats beautiful. Cool capture. Like the mix of colours here.

[Brenda T. Schwartz]

The detail is great! Love the colors too

[carol white]

Gorgeous capture,Leslie!! Fav!!

[Leslie Manna]

@greyfeather Thank you so much, and for the follow. I'm always looking for uncommon ways to photograph the familiar. I think this worked. Takec care, Les

[Leslie Manna]

@karenann Lots of thanks Karenann; I waited for almost an hour focused on that one flower waiting for a busy butterfly to land in it. It was worth the wait. :))) My best to you, Les x

[Leslie Manna]

@gerry Wow! Thanks for the Fav Gerry. To me it's always an exciting thing. have yourself a great week, Les

[Leslie Manna]

@anoeska Big Hello Anoeska! Terrific to see you; thanks for continuing to stop with wonderful comments. have a great week, Les

[Leslie Manna]

@netkonnexion Lots of thanks Damon.....Have a great week, Les

[Leslie Manna]

@nicolecampbell Thanks Nic; just a preview of what YOU have to look forward to. :))))) Have a great week, Les x

[Leslie Manna]

@btorrey Much appreciated Brenda........Hope your week gets off to a great start, Les

[Leslie Manna]

@carolmw Gosh Carol, 1,000 thanks for the Fav , and for continuing to follow me along as I go. :D Take very good care, Les x

[Shirley]

looks like the Monarch got lost in there!

[Denise]

Wow...what an amazing capture Les! This Monarch has its own little world inside that huge flower. Well done.

[Leslie Manna]

@mjmaven Who knows, could have more than one in there - hahaha Take care Shirley, Les

[Leslie Manna]

@denisedaly Gee, thanks Denise for such an enthousiatic comment, and as always thank you for stopping by. Take good care, Les

[Robin]

How gorgeous; that butterfly is absorbed in its meal in that beautiful flower. (By the way, two of your tags need a space between them, I see.)

[Leslie Manna]

@girlie Much appreciated Robin, and thanks for the mention about the tags. Have a great weekend, Les x

[Cecilia]

Beautiful different Butterfly shot!

[Leslie Manna]

@todimf Thanks so much for stopping and commenting; a new face is always great. :D Take care, Les

[Hannah Paige]

beautiful detail!

[Leslie Manna]

@todimf Oh so very belated, but thank you for stopping by; it's always great to see a new face. Take care, Les

[Leslie Manna]

@hannahpaige Thanks for your appreciation Hannah.....Take care, Les

[Leslie]

Wow of all the butterfly shots I took this summer I never saw this. amazing POV... another FAV from me....

[Leslie Manna]

@lesip Ahhh, thanks for making my night, Leslie. (It seems so weird typing my own name to another. :D) The Fav is much appreciated.
I've taken a quick "flyby" of your '365" and there's tremendous interest! I love your bold use of color, and the photos from Nature are great (you've got some nice butterfly shots too, and the bird's eggs hatching, the lovely floweres, even the blueberries - what a great portfolio!) I'll be following you, and looking forward to what you see in "ol Man Winter. :D However, my viewing and posting are likely to continue to be uneven. Take care, Les

[Leslie]

@glimpses thanks with only days to go till my project is finished ( thank goodness I had it consume me lol) I also we be cutting down and not posting daily. Following back

[Leslie Manna]

@lesip Oh blimey! I just found your work, and your 1st year is almost over! Well, that's ok........I also applaud your committment to your (nearly finished) project, and hope that it has been a rewarding and enjoyable experience. :D Take care, Les