40 Replies to “Blue with Butterfly”

  1. Mona – india – Hi.... I am Mona Sharma from The Great India.I am a Photographer. Photography is my hobby, passion and Life. I love nature. I love all things created by God. But I Love Flowers most. They attract me to capture them in my cam, their colors, beauty and texture mesmerizing me.
    Mona says:

    So beautiful…….

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  3. Dalo 2013 – Hong Kong / Hangzhou / Seattle – Built up a textile business in Hong Kong, and have expanded into freelance writing and photography. Permanent resident of Hong Kong, but my heart is in the Pacific Northwest of the USA.
    dalo2013 says:

    Very crisp and sharp shot…beautiful, and the water drops add to the illusion of nature.

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  4. heavenlyraindrops – Anything God inspires me to write, I write. His words seem to fall like raindrops from heaven into my heart. My hope is that others will read and receive blessings and encouragement. I am a wife, mother and also work outside the home part-time as a nurse. Mostly, though, I am a child of the King!
    heavenlyraindrops says:

    Beautiful!

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  5. Tina Schell – I am passionate about photography, love traveling and exploring new places and faces, and seeing the world from different perspectives. My lens is always on the lookout for something beautiful or interesting.
    Tina Schell says:

    Lovely Seedbud. You’re amazing!

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  7. Vanessa Lee Thomas – United Kingdom – floral photographer, wife, s-a-h Mom, genetic counselling supporter, martial arts fan, nature lover, writer, marketing enthusiast and freelance journalist
    Vanessa Lee Thomas says:

    Really beautiful – the raindrops add a special something and I just love butterflies.

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  9. Mark1 – 44055 – Author, Photographer, Videographer, Actor, Father, Grandfather, Husband. www.youtube.com/markschrull
    Mark1 says:

    Very nice. Very sharply focused. I like the water beads, they set off the picture.

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  10. simon7banks – Harwich, UK – I write poems and stories, often mystical or fantastical. I believe very strongly that poetry is an art of the spoken word, so the sound of the words is important: so please say my poems aloud, if only in your head. I live in the U.K., in Harwich, Essex, but have worked in Kenya and Finland, and travelled to many other places. This is my literary blog. I'm also a Liberal Democrat political activist, birder, long-distance trail walker, real ale drinker and Quaker.
    simon7banks says:

    I’m pretty sure the butterfly is a fritillary, but I don’t know which, although I might be able to find out. Beautiful picture.

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  12. typewriterpoet – I enjoy many poetry styles but enjoy short poetry the most and a little bit of microfiction, but the challenge of a long poem has it's enjoyment as well!
    typewriterpoet says:

    Beautiful, look like a fritillary although what variety not sure.

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  14. Susan Feniak – Salmon Arm – I am an artist. I live with my husband on the shore of Shuswap Lake in British Columbia Canada. If my art makes you smile then I have succeeded in my quest to make this world a happier, brighter place.
    sefeniak says:

    Great image!

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  16. Katie Boehnlein – Portland, OR – Hello! My name is Katie Boehnlein (pronounced “Bane-line”). I am a teacher and writer who is lucky enough to live in Ashland, Oregon where I am a constant explorer of both the urban and Natural. The writing you'll see on my blog "In the Midst" (www.kboehnlein.wordpress.com) is often inspired by what I experience “in the midst of life” : nature, birds, cities, cycling, travel, the change in seasons, and the occasional public transit musing. Join me in my adventures here!
    Katie Boehnlein says:

    What a beautiful photograph! How wonderful that you were able to capture this moment.

    On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 2:56 AM, leaf and twig wrote:

    > ** > seedbud posted: ” Rest among the raindrops. Blue flowers bloom without > the sun.”

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  17. Dr. Denny Wilkins – Dr. Denny Wilkins professes journalism at a small, private university in the Northeast. He has climbed, hiked, kayaked, photographed, skied, and otherwise meandered aimlessly throughout the American West for decades. He has degrees in geology, environmental studies, and communication — and has tried to make use of them as a co-founder of the progressive cultural blog ScholarsandRogues.com. He’s broadly interested in how the world works and why it works that way. He hates writing, although he does like having written well.
    Dr. Denny says:

    I’m envious. The only butterfly I’ve managed to capture … was dead. This is marvelous image. Well done (as usual).

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  18. Lori Fontanes – Writer in various media covering food, technology, climate change and the environment. Also: adjunct professor, community advocate and backyard farmer. I believe in democracy.
    Lori Fontanes says:

    Truly gorgeous!

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  23. sharonstjoan – Poet, writer, and advocate for wildlife, wild lands, and the earth. President, Forest Voices of India - a U.S.-based group which aids charities in India that further education, culture, the well-being of women, children, and animals, and the restoration of sacred groves. websites: https://wordpress.com/view/forestvoicesofindia.com https://wordpress.com/view/echoesinthemist.com https://wordpress.com/view/wildvoices.world book: Glimpses of Kanchi https://www.amazon.com/Glimpses-Kanchi-Sharon-St-Joan/dp/1982901179/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Glimpses+of+Kanchi&qid=1581769003&sr=8-1
    sharonstjoan says:

    Reblogged this on Voices and Visions.

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  25. Such a beautiful photograph. And although I’m currently trying to eradicate spiderwort from my garden (too aggressive), I do have a soft spot for its lovely flowers.

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  27. kiaman2012/Greg – New York State – Retired firefighter/paramedic. A.A. in Biology. B.S. in Education. Post Graduate. U.S. Army veteran. Photographer. Vietnam War. "It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it!" General Douglas MacArthur I primarily photograph flowers, as I love the color, fragrance and beauty. To those who view my blog…Thank you! All of my pictures are © Copyrighted
    kiaman2012/Greg says:

    Superb!

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  28. annamadeit – Portland, OR – I was born and raised in Sweden, By now, I have lived almost as long in the United States. The path I’ve taken has been long and varied, and has given me a philosophical approach to life. I may joke that I’m a sybarite, but the truth is, I find joy and luxury in life’s simple things as well. My outlook on life has roots in a culture rich in history and tradition, and I care a great deal about environmental stewardship. Aesthetically, while drawn to the visually clean, functional practicality and sustainable solutions that are the hallmarks of modern Scandinavia, I also have a deep appreciation for the raw, the weathered, and the worn - materials that tell a story. To me, contrast, counterpoint, and diversity are what makes life interesting and engaging. Color has always informed everything I do. I’m a functional tetrachromat, and a hopeless plantoholic. I was originally trained as an architect working mostly on interiors, but soon ventured outside - into garden design. It’s that contrast thing again… An interior adrift from its exterior, is like a yin without a yang. My firm conviction that everything is connected gets me in trouble time and time again. The world is a big place, and full of marvelous distractions, and offers plentiful opportunities for inquiry and exploration. I started writing to quell my constant queries, explore my discoveries, and nurture my curiosity. The Creative Flux was started in 2010, and became a catch-all for all kinds of intersecting interests. The start of Flutter & Hum at the end of 2013 marks my descent into plant nerd revelry. I occasionally contribute to other blogs, but those two are my main ones. For sure, topics are all over the map, but then again - so am I! Welcome to my blogs!
    annamadeit says:

    What at beautiful photo – love it! I’ve tried to capture butterflies with my camera but have thus far never been successful! My hat’s off to you!

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  29. Rene Yoshi – Just a transplanted Okinawan-French Southern girl with a wee bit o' Irish, sharing photography and what I'm learning about spiritual things, including putting off legalism and religious traditions, and embracing God's matchless love, tender mercy, and amazing grace!
    Rene Yoshi says:

    Such vibrant colors!

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  31. thirdhandart – Kansas City, MO – If I’m not out taking photos, you’ll probably find me sitting at the computer editing photos. Recently, I've been experimenting with turning photos into digital artwork: paintings, sketches and pastels...
    thirdhandart says:

    Beautiful capture!

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  32. Gretchen Del Rio – Crestline, California, USA – I first discovered the magic of water based colors when many years ago I began to paint with procion dyes on silk. I loved the unexpected quality of the process. It was so exciting to never be sure what the colors and water would combine to produce. It seemed as though the medium had its own passion. Painting with watercolors and paper is much the same. I love the color combinations and separations that occur spontaneously as the color floats on the water. You can never totally predict what effect will result. If you try to control the medium too much, your painting will be very tight losing its aliveness. The artist must be bold and decisive or the work will not be clear and fresh. It is really like a dance. It becomes a controlled folly in knowing when to let go and when to take charge of the direction that the painting is taking. The images that I paint reflect my emotions and are expression of my life experience. They are not extensively planned, but rather evolve as the painting progresses. I am always surprised by the end result since it comes into being because of what the medium and emotion has suggested. The paintings are from my heart and I always fall in love with the subject. I believe that we are all connected and, if an image touches you, it is because we all have the same heart even though our paths may be different. Most of all, painting what I paint makes me happy. The paintings are my own path unfolding. They are an opening door for me and contain my own passion for life.
    Gretchen Del Rio says:

    What a wonderous photo. It is a glimpse into the underworld of nature. Surreal.

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  33. kayakcameraman – I’m a kayaker who has fallen in love with photography. You'll find me quietly snapping away at the unique seasonal changes that take place around me. I began paddling on the lake as a way to rebuild both my body and mind after enduring an intensive three-month bout of chemotherapy due to testicular cancer. I had never paddled a kayak prior to this and very quickly discovered how stunning it is to be on the water looking out – rather than in. What I love about photography and paddling is that it provides you with best head space. This is why I love my daily paddles, as it gives me peace and contentment along with some of the best natural light shows. Why would you not want to experience it!
    kayakcameraman says:

    very cool shot!

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  35. Melinda – Dartmoor, England – Designer of contemporary quilts and fibre works, poet, photographer and purveyor of creativity in myriad forms
    Melinda says:

    Thank you. Love your combinations of words and image.

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  36. leiflife – I have lived most of my life as a dancer,but I have been daughter, sister, lover, wife, mother and, more recently, grandmother, writer, sculptor, musician, and visual artist. Balancing all these aspects of my life continues to be a challenge. I was born on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, but have also lived in New Orleans, Texas, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York City. My father was the artist and naturalist, Walter Inglis Anderson, and my mother was Agnes Grinstead Anderson, an elementary school teacher and a writer. As a child, I loved to dance naturally, inspired by the trees, birds, wind, and waves that greeted my every day. Eventually, I took lessons and my mother encouraged my dream of becoming a great ballerina. I studied ballet with Lelia Haller in New Orleans, and the atmosphere of competition, and the sense that one could never be good enough, daunted my dreams and exhausted my spirit and body. In 1965, Three things happened to free me from the tyrannical world of ballet and move me further toward the balance my soul craved. I discovered Isadora Duncan, the great revolutionist of modern dance, I gave birth to my daughter, Moira, and my artist father died. From here on I would claim the freedom to explore and express the whole of my life through dancing. I was free to become the many-faceted star I was born to be. Since then I have mothered and performed, loved and written poetry, taught the dance technique I called Airth (after the balancing forces of air and earth). I have shared my life with husband or lover, raised my children and kissed them goodby and hello repeatedly. I have also kissed my students goodby and enjoyed teaching workshops from which I could walk away, glad to relax in the company of various dogs and cats. I have read huge quantities of extraordinary books, making friends with the authors through their engaging characters. I have also written poems, memoirs, children's books, and one novel. I have two published books: DANCING THROUGH AIRTH and DANCING WITH MY FATHER. My brush and ink drawings, sculptures, and paintins dance through the homes of strangers while I make occasional journies to Paris and dance anonymously on Paris Streets. At age sixty-five, one is tempted to settle into complacency, to say "I have done the best I can; so be it. I would rather die.
    leiflife says:

    This is divine…

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  39. Rmary – I'm retired and loving it. After working in data management for many years, I am now able to pursue all my favorite things. I love photography, gardening, painting, yoga, and generally having fun with all my "silver" friends. Life is good!
    Rmary says:

    Stunning!

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  40. atkokosplace – I am the unplanned child to a woman so strong. A sister to brothers. A dreamer. A writer. Ninja in the dark. Star shaped in a very square world. Teacher to eager ears. My learning desire is quenchless. On the outside looking in. Not interested in the fake. Wizard when I can find my wand. Fascinated by fireflies. Fighter of underdogs. Small, but mighty. Believer in superheros. Ecstatic to be different. Provider of nourishing meals, sassy when needed, quirky at best. Epic concoction maker. Boredom doesn't exist.
    atkokosplace says:

    beautiful!

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