Monday, July 19, 2010

Meet me on the dandelion!


I took this picture the other day on the bike trail. I only spotted the butterfly when I took it, so I was surprised to see the other critters when I got home and looked at the picture closer. I guess this particular dandelion is the happening place for bugs!

I'm not real good at identifying butterflies, but I think this might be an Arctic Fritillary. At least, that's what it looks like to me. Next time I'm at one of the park's bookstores, I'm going to pick up a butterfly field guide. I love the one I have for northwestern wildflowers, so I'm sure I'd get a lot of use out of a butterfly one. I really love butterflies, but they can be tricky to photograph.

7 comments:

  1. That is an AMAZING picture! You're an artist of many facets!

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  2. Dandelions are considered weeds, but you certainly captured the beauty of the flower!!
    Great shot of the pretty butterfly and bug too!

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  3. I love that photo and the caption! How cute - "Meet me on the dendelion." Nice work!

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  4. The butterfly certainly looks striking on the dandelion. In fact, both are beauties.

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