Friday, October 18, 2013

RANDOM FARM BEAUTY


Saw this butterfly and it was just so pretty. It resembled a Monarch but I'm not 100% sure. It was actually a
Gulf Fritillary or Passion Butterfly (thanks LindaP). It  looked a bit beaten up but still flew all around the bushes this particular day.  She kept me company while I pulled weeds and did some yardwork.
I really tried to capture this image the way it was in person, but it didn't quite come through as I had hoped.  It was a grove of shady trees and there was a ray of light shining down on this white flowering weed.  It looked as if t was glowing.  It really was so pretty.  I swear, it's a vacation every time we go out there, and hey, it's time again!  Fingers crossed for great weather.

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  1. Crossing my fingers for you as it's dreary, raining, and only 39 degrees here! Loved the pictures.

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    1. Ugh, dreary and raining and cool here. It actually poured most of the afternoon and evening. Sigh. We'll have to see what tomorrow brings. Keep em crossed, ha.

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  2. Awesome photo. This time of year is so enjoyable with all the greenery and flowering shrubs as well as the flying objects. Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend. It is beautiful in Arizona..

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    1. Thanks, it was a very pretty day (THAT day anyway, it's cold and wet today/tonight, sight). Enjoy yours!!!

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  3. Could this be a Gulf Fritillary butterfly? Was the underside of the wings kind of buff colored? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_Fritillary

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    1. You are awesome! You know your butterflies! Yep, that was it, I checked your link and google pictured it and that was it! I edited my post to reflect that, thank you again.

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  4. Nice pictures, better sentiments--"like a vacation."

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