Butterflies are free

I can’t believe I have another butterfly opportunity!! This Monarch bounced between the too many dandelions in our lawn! Finally she disappeared over the fence and i was left prostrate on the lawn!

Three good things:
1. I’ve got some sort of bug - cramps, aches, nausea! Good thing the bed is just there!
2. Made Sloppy Joes which one doesn’t see around nowadays but we love them!
3. I wonder if chocolate is good for health problems!

[Graham Thresher]

A fabulous shot. So clear.

[maree_sanderson]

nice shot...did you know butterflies taste buds are in their feet?...or so i've heard :o)

[Maggiemae]

I expect that is why they like to touch flowers and not just dive into them like bees!

[Graeme Stevens]

Superb shot

[Beryl Lloyd]

Suc a beautiful shot -- you can see his gentle approach to the flower !

[Frances Tackaberry]

Wonderful capture!

[gloria jones]

Such a bright, detailed shot...great colors

[Bep]

Nice capture!

[gayelene]

Beautiful fav

[Irene]

Fantastic shot

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Lovely detail and capture

[katy]

An absolutely beautiful picture of this monarch butterfly! You are fortunate that he stopped long enough for you to get a good shot.

Number one... So sorry to hear about your health problems get well soon!

Number three... chocolate is good for ANY problem!!

[Maggiemae]

@grammyn Thanks Katy - no energy to do much commenting today!

[katy]

@maggiemae ); Rest up! ❤️

[Pam Knowler]

Beautiful colourful butterfly!! Hope you feel better soon!!

[KWind]

Wonderfully colourful and detailed.

[Tracie Broadhead]

wonderful shot and processing!

[richard saffold]

sunny monarch day!

[Julie F]

This is a sharp and highly detailed shot of the monarch showing the intricate patterns and the colours - just stunning.

[Phil Howcroft]

quite right too maggie. beautiful

[Stephanie Swift]

Gorgeous capture with great processing, fav for me. I was just reading that the numbers of monarchs overwintering in Mexico are substantially up, which is great news--hope I'll see more of them this summer, though it won't be anywhere the numbers which were around while I was growing up in the Niagara Peninsula. Sorry to hear you are sick--nausea is so unpleasant. Hope it's better by the time you read this.

[kali]

i like imagining you getting the photo prostratre

[Daisy Miller]

Beautiful shot and processing. I hope you feel better soon.

[ShirleyB]

Wonderful shot, I like the way you can see both sides of the wings.

[Rosie Kerr]

You captured the Monarch so clearly, great job. Hope you are feeling better soon.

[Yao RL]

Our warm summer brings us a lot of butterflies.

[Tony]

Brilliant colour in this capture.

[Taffy]

Wonderful color contrasts.

[Sally Ings]

Wonderful colours. I'm sure chocolate has to be good for you (in moderation of course!)

[Maggiemae]

@salza Everything in moderation of course! Even photograph?

[Sally Ings]

@maggiemae the definition of moderation is a personal one, in my humble opinion and it's application is totally up to the user!

[Kathy]

First ... Chocolate is GOOD for EVERYTHING!!!!! LOL
Second ... Feel Better Soon!!
Third ... Love this monarch!!! What a beauty and how lucky to be up close to take this photo!!! Great lighting and processing!!! FAV!

[Maggiemae]

@cashew thanks Kathy - this is the first time in nearly 5 years that I felt unable to take a photo! However after taking appropriate pills, I do feel better!

[Elizabeth]

Nice shot!

[Kathy]

@maggiemae Know how you feel. In my case I have to take pills 3 times a day in order for me to take photos!! Not for having a bug though! Wish it was!! Still, love the photo!!!

[Shady]

love the processing

[Jen Hudson]

Beautiful shot, great detail. Hope you feel better soon. Choc always makes you feel good!

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

Lovely capture and I'm glad you were able to get up again.

[Nina Ganci]

outstanding capture of this butterfly

[Ann Williams]

Beautiful - the butterfly looks like it's been freshly painted. I admire your perseverance!

[Hamble]

A lovely colourful shot.

[Sylvia du Toit]

Fav!

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Beautiful

[bkb in the city]

Nice catch

[Jennifer Ruge]

A beautiful butterfly!

[bruni]

We hardly saw any butterflies this summer. love this shot, fav. didn't know their taste buds are in their feet. will have to google it.

[Jerri]

Beautiful capture and well worth laying prostrate on the lawn! So vibrant and such a happy shot despite you feeling sick!

[ChristineL]

Great colours and detail.

[Kerry McCarthy]

Wonderful shot and great effort on your part especially since you're not feeling your best.