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Friday, April 18, 2008

Buttlerfly Flutter By

On the porch with a cup of Irish Breakfast Tea in my blue butterfly teacup,

when a flash of yellow caught my eye--a swallowtail, first of the season! Eastern Tiger Swallowtail to be more precise. There were several of them flitting about my pear tree, and I felt like a stalker as I tried to get a good photo of them.



Finally this one lighted long enough for me to snap a good shot.





And then, an even better shot. Fifty-four pictures taken to get this one--thank you to whoever invented the digital camera (and zoom!).



8 comments:

  1. Well done Miz Granny Sue!

    Oh and by the way...I enjoy your blog very much!

    Blessings to YOU!

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  2. Dear Granny Sue,

    Great butterfly photos!

    I read your blog daily, enjoying your blooming spring while mine is still at the crocus and a few daffodil stage.

    Hugs,
    Kate

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  3. Beautiful photography! Thanks for sharing spring!

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  4. Thanks, everyone! I had so much fun taking these pictures. My husband can't see why I like to do it, and it's hard to explain. But I love taking just the right photo, although it happens rarely.

    I'm at my son's house in Virginia this weekend, and they are about 2 weeks ahead of home as far as Spring.

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  5. Those butterfly shots are real winners. Thanks for sharing your Spring morning. Ellouise

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  6. Are butterflies great? They're like living jewels, and I'd rather have them around than a box full of jewelry

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  7. digital cameras = instant gratification

    I like that!

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  8. meant to add how exquisite your last picture is. It would make a wonderful computer desktop picture.
    abb

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