I try to keep my camera in close range when I'm doing yard work. Never know when a surprise visitor might stop by.

a little beauty..one of my favourite creatures elizzi · 2012-04-30: 20:22

I'm so glad that you had your camera for this perfectly beautiful shot! The focus is outstanding and the clarity is exceptional djnana · 2012-04-30: 21:50

Looks like a Monarch butterfly. Did you know it takes SEVEN GENERATIONS for the Monarchs to complete their migration one way each year!!! So, if you're the fourth generation, and just popped out of your cocoon, how do you know whether to go North or South? Amazing!! lgnelson · 2012-04-30: 22:23

Oh nice! I've not had much luck with butterflies myself... I suspect I don't have enough patience! 8^) DancingDolphin · 2012-04-30: 22:33

Love the multiple colors in this shot! Wonderful capture! mwbergeron01 · 2012-04-30: 22:37

Fabulous catch! Awesome! Love the contrasting orange and purple! darfoster · 2012-05-01: 01:03

Very lovely shot, my fav.!! Dropblue · 2012-05-01: 01:55

What a beauty, such sharp focus and I love the contrasting colours, it makes it pop out of the screen... It looks almost 3D! Annbramwell · 2012-05-01: 02:11

Great shot, lucky you. MoMac · 2012-05-01: 04:16

And it was a beauty Ray! danrav · 2012-05-01: 05:30

Beautiful Ray! Great colors - cool capture! : ) bigfatrobin · 2012-05-01: 09:27

And you're right Ray! Which marvel ! In my favs josy63 · 2012-05-01: 09:53

Wow, a lovely butterfly, flying straight into my fav. list! Unchained · 2012-05-03: 13:28

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