Traveller... by rosiekerr

Traveller...

Monarch butterfly, wings battered by its long journey, spotted in a local park over lunch. This butterfly was very tolerant, because I am not so swift.

Monarch butterflies undertake the longest migration in the insect world, traveling three thousand miles, from the US (central and northeastern) and Canada to spend summer in Mexico's Sierra Madre Mountains.

I have been totally swamped at work and at home over the last few days - this was over the 20 minutes for lunch - so I hope to have time to reply in kind to your generous views over the next few days.
Looks amazing on black
July 31st, 2014  
This is so lovely. I love it on the wee red flowers
July 31st, 2014  
@bill_fe @swilde It was only when I took the image off the camera that I noticed the marks on the wings and damage to the edges.. so frayed! That is what made me think of its journey. Thanks for taking time to comment.
July 31st, 2014  
Cooperative of the monarch to show up for you and land on the red flowers. Makes for a wonderful composition. Hope things calm down a bit for you.
July 31st, 2014  
Gorgeous shot Rosie. Love the detail and hope things settle down a little so you are not so rushed.
July 31st, 2014  
Beautiful capture Rosie
July 31st, 2014  
Great capture Rosie. Do you follow @mzzhope she works with teachers in something called The Monarch Network
July 31st, 2014  
Sam
He looks massive!!!!
July 31st, 2014  
Tom
Very beautiful capture
July 31st, 2014  
great detail
July 31st, 2014  
Great capture!!!
August 1st, 2014  
very pretty!
August 7th, 2014  
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