Sunday, September 26, 2010

Capturing the Monarchs of fall before they fly to their winter home

Yesterday was a hot day and you know how butterflies love that.  I am glad to have spent some time at Meadowlark Gardens yesterday afternoon because today is cooler and much less promising for capturing butterflies.  For all that I spent an hour in the gardens, I spent significantly more time than that sorting photos on the computer.  Sorting through them all and getting them finally to the blog is akin to ripping off the blue tape after you have spent all day painting your living room:  Voila and Tada!

My flickr set is linked below the photos, do take a look:  I promise you there are only 34 total photos. 

Enjoy the photos of my favorite butterfly (and another one I cannot identify, but isn't she pretty?) and look out next month for photos from their winter home in Pacific Grove, California (on the Monterey Peninsula).  The East Coast Monarchs go to Mexico for the winter, whereas the West Coast Monarchs fly to Pacific Grove. 

Picture roving gangs of butterflies, traveling at 10,000 feet, buffeted by the winds.  How many will make it?  What if the East Coast Monarchs crossed paths with the West Coast Monarchs?  Would there be a brawl?  Would tiny rap songs be written about the event?  How would they even know which coast was home?  So many questions to ponder.  hahaha












And here are all thirty-four of them:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/skywalkerbeth/tags/meadowlarkbutterflies/show/

11 comments:

David said...

The top butterfly is called a Buckeye.

NikonSniper said...

incredible!
nikonsniper steve

Sharne Gregory said...

What a wonderful set of photo's. I have not seen many around this year. I had one land on my washing last week but by the time I got my camera it had flown away.
Rhank you for sharing them.

Rock River Stitches said...

Gorgeous shots!!!!!

Tammy

Romicas said...

That's a wonderful group of photos!!!
It's my first time here, but I'll be back everytime you share a new photo. Congratulations!!!

Romicas

Elizabeth said...

I am so touched by all the kind comments! Thank you for coming to my blog. I will post my photos more frequently. So honored to have an audience!

Flutterby said...

Nikonsniper posted your link. He is right; your photos are outstanding.

Gigi Ann said...

Very lovely pictures of the butterflies, they are among some of my favorite things.

Elaine said...

Fantastic shots! I followed the link from nikonsniper and am glad I did. I'll visit again.

Unknown said...

Beth,
Nice shooting--You've got some great shots! I love the image with the two butterflies showing one in motion!

OneFaller said...

I really like the shot of the one coming in for a landing!

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