The Butterfly by laurentye

The Butterfly

I have to say it felt strange having this guy sit on my finger. Their little legs sort of feel odd when they cling to your skin.

I spent the evening at "Capital X" - Which is Edmonton's yearly carnival/show/festival. What on earth was I thinking???! As a person that does not like big crowds in busy places, I'm not sure why I thought it would be a good idea! It made me feel very tense and agitated and I was more than happy when we spent some time in the relatively quiet and peaceful Butterfly Room.

I also took some pictures of the rides at night from the top of a ferris wheel, but they didn't turn out very good because of the movement.

Also enjoyed some carnival food, which although terribly unhealthy was pretty delicious. I dared my husband to eat a deep fried Mars Bar, but he declined...
Great capture!
July 25th, 2011  
@dune1953 thanks Doug!!
July 25th, 2011  
nice!
July 25th, 2011  
@thealchemist thanks :)
July 25th, 2011  
Beautiful!
July 25th, 2011  
Very pretty. I spent time in a butterfly room today.

Oh, and I would be all over that deep fried Mars bar.
July 25th, 2011  
@scooter thanks scooter!
@webfoot haha well they also had deep fried Twinkies, Cheesecake, Oreos and a bunch of other deep fried goodness :)
July 25th, 2011  
It sounds very similar to our Los Angeles County Fair that happens here in September. Decadent artery clogging nightmares that are totally irresistible.
July 25th, 2011  
This is really beautiful. Lucky you, having him just perch there like that. I love the vibrant blues. :)
July 25th, 2011  
Excellent! Beautiful!
July 25th, 2011  
How cool is that to have a butterfly on your finger. Terrific capture.
July 25th, 2011  
Beautiful colours here. Really well captured.
July 25th, 2011  
aww, this is lovely! i love those blue tones! i am SOOOO like you and do not like big crowds etc. haha. Yet another thing we have in commen. That is why i could not move to a big city....i dont think that would go over well for me. lol. I do enjoy seeing stuff like carnivals etc though....so i just suck it up and bare it and try to enjoy myself best i can :) I am glad you did the same :)!!
July 25th, 2011  
Simply stunning.. amazing colours, so beautiful
July 25th, 2011  
Nice capture!!!
July 25th, 2011  
very lovely, lucky you!
July 25th, 2011  
What an absolutely beautiful shot! You're so lucky to have this encounter!
July 26th, 2011  
LOL, deep fried candy bars (shudder). This is a beautiful photo! Very brave of you!
July 26th, 2011  
Beautiful! I love colors and how lucky to have him sit and pose for you!
July 26th, 2011  
LOVE Mars Bars lol What a beautiful capture, Lauren. Never had a butterfly on my finger..how did you get it there?
July 26th, 2011  
I"m amazed to see a butterfly on your finger. I guess those in the butterfly room are more used to being around people. I hardly ever see a blue butterfly. Nice capture.
July 26th, 2011  
Sooo pretty!
July 26th, 2011  
brilliant colour
July 26th, 2011  
Great capture. Hope you had fun at the Ex
July 26th, 2011  
So beautiful
July 26th, 2011  
Just beautiful Lauren - amazing blues. Glad you enjoyed this part of the event sounds fun away from the husstle and bustle of the rest, of the attractions
July 26th, 2011  
Lovely shot! Nice how he matches the background too I'm with you on the crowds too - hate them!
July 26th, 2011  
great capture! love the colors
July 26th, 2011  
great capture,, gorgeous butterfly
July 26th, 2011  
@michelleyoung @pilots_wife @bobfoto @rbobh69 @clarissajohal @mandyj92 thanks you guys very much for the comments!

@deniseescovino thanks Denise. it was easy to get him there, i just put my finger in front of his legs and he climbed on and he didn't leave until i nudged him off!
@vernabeth thanks Beth, i think they are very use to people because i've never seen butterfly's outside do this!

@eliserose781 @peterauliciems @bkbinthecity @kerristephens @spthorne @alia_801 @harsha @hjbenson thanks so much everyone! it was a very nice rest from the crowds!
July 26th, 2011  
Wow! So pretty!
July 26th, 2011  
Wow, this is gorgeous!
July 26th, 2011  
Beautiful. I've tried deep fried oreos. They were good, I must admit, but never to pass across my lips again.
July 27th, 2011  
So pretty! Love the blue!
July 27th, 2011  
so pretty... love the colours!
July 27th, 2011  
Stunning, Lauren. I've had one in my hand and agree, it does feel weird
July 27th, 2011  
Ha ha, we have deep fried Mars Bar, actually we make jokes about the Scottish eating it! Great shot.
July 31st, 2011  
I had one land on my head before. That even felt strange. Hahaha.
August 7th, 2011  
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