A Fresh New Beginning

No expectations, no prejudgment. Like a butterfly flies from it's cocoon into a fresh new beginning, don't let your past be your tour guide. ~ Ritu Ghatourey

So excited to see the monarchs have found my garden! With the exception of a slight crop, this is sooc. Thank you for stopping by today!

[Graham Thresher]

So decorative.

[Kathy]

WOW! Superb details and the lighting is perfect!! I haven't seen a monarch in years!!! Beautiful butterfly bush bloom also!!! Lovely bokeh background!! I hope this makes the TT tomorrow!!! FAV!

[Gayle Sears]

Wonderful shot. The butterfly is gorgeous.

[PhotoCrazy]

Lovely!

[Kerri Michaels]

cool..fav

[Yeshanghai]

Absolutely gorgeous! FAV

[Lin]

Amazing! Big fav and congrats for making the pop page.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Beautiful capture, Kim, and it's a Fav!

[Milanie]

What a beautiful shot of the monarch - your lighting and detail are wonderful. Still waiting for my first around here.

[Gena Pegg]

Lovely!

[Richard Hickey]

Stunning macro. Congratulations on making the Trending Page and the PP. Well deserved.

[Paula W]

Very pretty indeed.

[Judith Johnson]

This is amazing, fabulous composition colour and focus - fav!

[Rosie Kind]

beautiful composition - Fav

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

Beautiful butterfly and a lovely capture. FAV.

[tony gig]

An Outstanding Detailed shot...Fav

[Hazel]

Exquisite - love the quote too! fav

[Kim]

@quietpurplehaze Thanks Hazel. The fav didn't register for some reason, but I appreciate your comments.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Beautiful shot.

[Taffy]

They're such beautiful butterflies -- love your capture of this one.

[Stephanie Swift]

Just gorgeous, fav. These days I always find it exciting to see a monarch.

[Lois Bird]

Love the colors and detail! A great shot! fav

[Robert Bales]

Excellent detail and color!!

[Sheralee S]

Gorgeous butterfly and flower.

[Denise (lyndemc)]

This is a prize of a butterfly photo! That looks to be a butterfly bush your winged wonder has landed on.

[Simply Amanda]

Gorgeous beauty!

[Skip Tribby - ​🖖]

Great capture!

[Caroline]

So pretty! Wonderful color and detail.