LINKED TO SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY AND TODAY'S FLOWERS.
I knew my legs needed a rest, but I thought my eyes must really be tired too when it seemed like part of the flower I was looking at just upped and flew away. Luckily, the flying part landed again a few seconds later so that I could get these pictures. Taken during our visit with the kids in Colorado. I was resting and admiring the wildflowers as Lisa hiked ahead on a trail at Hall Ranch near Lyons.
Sallie, I have also been doing the "Catch-up" thing today. Have gone all the way back to when you left Florida to make sure I did not miss anything. I have chosen this post to leave my comment for two reasons. One, I love butterflies and know how hard it is to get a good shot of them. Two, it is such a gorgeous photo that I could stare at it for hours.
While moving through your post I found myself wishing I could be a stowaway on your travels. I love how you see things and the way you describe them for us. Even when it is a place I passed through you found a way to bring the memory back in way I failed to take in.
Keep up the good work because a lot of us live our life vicariously through blogs like yours; even if we do not always post a comment.
Posted by: Rita aka Cashjocky | July 10, 2011 at 12:22 PM
Blue on blue, perfect!
Posted by: Christine | July 09, 2011 at 04:27 PM
Sallie, Sallie---What a great shot! It is a stunning picture ( and the colors do "blend" right together, don't they). The photo is perfect too--clear,sharp, excellent color--just great. Hope you are enjoying your time in Colorado--the temp there has to be a lot better than the 100 degree weather we are having in Kansas. Take care. Mickie :)
Posted by: Mickie Brown | July 05, 2011 at 06:09 PM
Sallie - How lucky (and gorgeous!).
Posted by: Barb | July 04, 2011 at 04:23 PM
A beautiful capture...
Posted by: Andrew | July 04, 2011 at 11:33 AM
Hi Sallie, We are back from our trip with the greandkids. I came here to check on what you've been doing. Looks like you are still traveling through some beautiful country. This picture with the butterfly is amazing. (That's my favorite word when I come to your blog.)
Posted by: Margot | July 03, 2011 at 07:30 PM
That is exceptional - what an amazing shot. Butterflies are hard to get at all!
Posted by: Al | July 03, 2011 at 03:05 PM
Such wonderful ShadowShots. The butterfly looked like she might fly right off my computer screen! Wow!! Happy SSS.
Posted by: Cassie~farrr North Idaho | July 03, 2011 at 01:41 PM
Beautiful!
Posted by: joan | July 03, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Oh wow - what a great photo! I thought exactly the same as you on first look, that the butterfly was part of the flower.
Posted by: Wren | July 03, 2011 at 09:47 AM
Beautiful macro shots.
Regards!
Posted by: Tatjana Parkacheva | July 03, 2011 at 09:00 AM
How beautiful they are, both flower and butterfly. Great captured!
Posted by: Caroline L, Sweden | July 03, 2011 at 07:31 AM
Picture perfect, lucky that you decided to rest!
Posted by: Vaish | July 03, 2011 at 07:02 AM
Your pictures are so beautiful ! I like blue flowers and blue butterflies ... and in fact all things in blue !
Posted by: Annie | July 03, 2011 at 06:29 AM
It's just the kind of shot I wish I could do. Keep on clicking.
Posted by: Andy | July 03, 2011 at 04:57 AM
Gorgeous capture! The butterfly is pretty.
Posted by: Eileen | July 03, 2011 at 04:32 AM
I've rarely seen such a detailed, perfect photo of a butterfly. I love your description, too.
Posted by: Clair Z. | July 03, 2011 at 03:42 AM
Beautiful!
Great shots!
Posted by: Cecilia Artista, Sweden | July 03, 2011 at 02:58 AM
Gorgeous shot (gorgeous butterfly, too!) He really blends in well that flower. And I love the soft hairy edges of his wings.
Posted by: VioletSky | July 03, 2011 at 02:33 AM
Wonderful colors and very beautiful images. Great photowork.
Posted by: Fotokarusellen | July 03, 2011 at 01:22 AM
wow! this is an absolutely beautiful shot. i've never seen a silvery butterfly before.
Posted by: Luna Miranda | July 02, 2011 at 11:55 PM
wow! stunningly beautiful!
thanks for visiting my blog.
Posted by: JO | July 02, 2011 at 11:04 PM
How did you convince the butterfly to stay still long enough to snap its photo? :-)
SHADOW, BE TRUE
My shadow has come out to play.
Oh, shadow, please don’t run away!
Stay here by my side,
Pretend you’re my bride—
Be true to me now and alway!
© 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher
Posted by: Magical Mystical Teacher | July 02, 2011 at 09:42 PM
really beautiful - and loved your description of it.
Posted by: TexWisGirl | July 02, 2011 at 07:33 PM
wow!!
I've never seen a butterfly like that
great catch
beautiful photos
Posted by: dianne | July 02, 2011 at 07:22 PM
Awesome photos! I love that butterfly, it's pretty! I moved to a new domain, and HERE is my entry. Hope you can visit and follow me too, thank you!
Posted by: Stef-stitches | July 02, 2011 at 04:56 PM
What a breathtakingly beautiful capture, Sallie! Love the color of both and what a perfect match!! Superb!! Hope your weekend is going well! Happy 4th of July!
Sylvia
Posted by: Sylvia Kirkwood | July 02, 2011 at 02:30 PM