Wednesday, June 11, 2008

White on White


white mustard upon
wild white strawberry blossoms
in the meadow sun

You might have to look for a second before you see the Mustard White butterfly upon the Wild Strawberry Blossom.

12 comments:

  1. This is so pretty. How very delicate this picture looks. Good spotting!

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  2. I did have to look twice, distracted by the other little friend on the blossom above. Lovely picture.

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  3. sandpiper and bobbie:
    When I took this photo I got an instant image of crisp white standing out from its surroundings. This post does not show all of its startling beauty that was; in that instant. Glad that you both enjoy.

    bobbie, I guess the ant does deserve second billing :-)

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  4. Lovely! I was busy reading the poem and didn't see the butterfly at first and of course would not have known the name, if you hadn't give it :-) Very beautiful image....hard to capture white on white! I like his grey body. Nice header, too!

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  5. You have been very busy showing us the beauty of bugs.. thanks!

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  6. mary:
    I know I commented on this once but I guess I did something wrong and it didn't go through. Anyway, I was really pleased with the white butterfly on white, for as you said, white isn't always that easy to get good results with.

    the dragonfly on the header was a find from yesterday. I think it might be a Red-waisted Whiteface; the names ae kind of descriptive don't you think?

    stacey:
    I hope you like bugs for there will a lot of bug photos coming on later posts. My new macro lens arrived this morning and what fun I have been having trying it out! Bugs up close like I've never seen before :-)

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  7. Oh wow, this is absolutely beautiful. You are obviously talented in these and what joy it is to see this... stunning!
    Mountain Retreat

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  8. sandpiper:
    I think this was a special find and I was only able to get the one photo before the butterfly flew away.

    bobbie:
    I guess maybe I should have perhaps given the ant second billing :-)

    michele:
    Welcome, and glad that you enjoy. I do love finding small treasures in a nearby meadow where I go on a daily walk (when its not raiing)

    island:
    I'm glad that you find my place relaxing for that's exactly how I feel too when I'm out wandering around with my camera.

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  9. Lovely study in white :-}

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  10. kingsdowner:
    This one shot and a quick glance with a click turned out to be very rewarding :-) Glad that you enjoyed.

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  11. I have such a hard time taking photos of white flowers. They often get washed out or whatever. You, however have captured so many photos of blossoms beautifully.

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  12. Amazing!!!!!! Love the poem too! Is this a bride in springtime?

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