Whereas…

Whereas, my 55–250mm lens has died;
Whereas, I do not have the patience to approach butterflies with a 60mm lens only to have them fly away;
Whereas, plants and flowers do not ever fly away;
Therefore, be it resolved that I will redirect my outdoor snapping to plants and flowers.

This is a Zinnia that I planted earlier this season. According to our master gardener friend, Zinnias go from seed to flower in about 45 days, so I've planted some more seeds. :)
» Genus Zinnia at PhytoImages

Looking back
1 year ago: “Curiosity of children”
2 years ago: No post
3 years ago: “Farewell to a faithful servant”
4 years ago: “The Rock”
5 years ago: “An updated version of ‘Kilroy was here’?”
6 years ago: “So many kinds of skippers!”
7 years ago: “Danaus plexippus (Monarch)”
8 years ago: “7-frame day…”
9 years ago: “I need help!”

[ IMG_1244S12x9Utm :: 60mm ]

[Mags]

Lovely shot! Great details and texture there. =)

[PhotoCrazy]

Beautiful!

[Danette Thompson]

The pink sure pops against the green.

[Esther Rosenberg]

Nice shot. This shot of the flower is very pretty. In regards to the insect/bugs etc, be patient with your 60mm lens. It is a great lens and sometimes you have to be a little lucky that the insects stay. Keep trying and have FUN!

[GaryW]

Love your proclamation!! And these flowers are very pretty.