Nature's colors are amazing!

My pics are rarely planned. I just go outside and walk around my place with my camera. I always see beauty, even if I'm not able to capture it.

I've only seen a few Monarchs this year, so I was excited to see this one. We had been away from home and it was fluttering around some bushes in the front yard as we drove in. I figured it would fly away before I could get my camera out. It stayed around for a few minutes, long enough to make my day. :0)

Thank you for your views, comments, and faves!!! :0)

[Quentin]

Great photo!!!

[Kerri]

Beautiful

[Sharon Lee]

stunning capture...

[Kay Hodges]

This is stunning! An instant FAV

[Tami Skipper]

Lovely shot! My photos aren't planned either. I just plan to go and look for something to take a photo of. LOL!

[Allison Maltese]

The Monarchs have been few and far between here also, but I did see on flutter by during dinner today. This is a a nice, bright capture of this one.

[PamSnaps1]

Gorgeous! :)

[Kim]

Just beautiful and so sharp and clear. Fav!

[Karen Mitchell]

You have done this monarch showing justice, for sure. I love the DOF so pastel and soft to highlight the bold colouring of its wings.

[Samantha]

Gorgeous photo and nice capture!

[Rick Schies]

Pretty painted lady. Reminds me of painted glass

[RGHunt]

Excellent. fave.

[Milanie]

And you made my day! What a gorgeous shot of this guy. The light and coloring are wonderful.

[Graham Thresher]

A wonderful capture. Fav

[Leon Buijs]

Beautiful capture of this colourful butterfly

[Shirley Banford]

Excellent shot.

[carol white]

Gorgeous capture!! FAV!!

[Sue Hawkins]

they sure are! wonderful shot Carolyn

[Kareen King]

What a beautiful capture of a Monarch!

[Kathryn Marshall]

Beautiful capture. Great composition and clarity. a fav

[Laerke Thorndal]

Just perfect :)

[Amrita]

Fav... a show stopper...

[Ramesh Chand]

Beautiful shot....this variety is available here in bulk......

[Claire]

Wow beautiful close up

[Darlene]

What a gorgeous photo, Carolyn. FAV

[Merle Ann]

Beautiful ! A fav for me

[Hannah Louise]

Beautiful

[❀ Lynn]

She's gorgeous! So fresh..probably a new hatch, one that will start the trip south. Great shot.

[PasadenaRose]

A stained glass beauty! I love their black and white polka dots.
I was fortunate enough shoot one in late July. http://365project.org/pasadenarose/365/2013-07-26

I never even knew what a Monarch looked like until I started 365. This place is very educational, in addition to being a whole lot of fun. :-)