Inhaling the fragrance of a flower
is to be touched by its spirit
for at least a moment
perhaps eternity
one becomes kindred
with the flower
there is no other possibility
simply ask a butterfly
~
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Great shots, both.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful Tammie, I love insect macro's :)
ReplyDeleteI would like to find the right words, but the only thing that comes to mind right now is "absolutely stunning".
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful butterfly in a yellow flowers. great post.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great shot. I have been trying to get a butterfly, but they just won't stay still long enough for me to capture them. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSo true,.. your words made me smile with their simplicity and truth. Great post!
ReplyDeleteOh Tammie..stunning as always - the lantana just offsets that beauty!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots, Sarah
How did you manage these? Every time I try, just when I'm ready to shoot, the little beauty decides to fly away! Fantastic shots.
ReplyDeleteoh wow those are awesome! So jealous. I wish I could take photos like you, you are amazing
ReplyDeleteI have yet to capture a tiger swallowtail with my camera this summer. Nice!
ReplyDeleteYou seem to stop time with your photos, Tammie - these are wonderful. Your poem holds much truth.
ReplyDeleteYour Butterflies are fantastic Tammie.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat photograph...
ReplyDeleteTammie....your attitudes always make me stop for a second and smile....you are such a 'zinful treat' ;-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos and even more lovely are the words and sentiment.
ReplyDeleteRita
You captured my heart with this. Beautiful - both the poem and the photos :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing photos! Love the poem too :)
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThose are really beautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteI was at the Mulu caves and we saw lots of butterflies. They tell us, the Rajah Brook is the biggest butterfly in the world. Rajah Brook was the first white "king" of Sarawak.
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots Tammie and I like th poem too. I thing we do inhale the spirit of nature.
ReplyDeleteWonderful butterfly shots Tammie. The close up detail is amazing and again your words are an inspiration. Just a very beautiful post!:)
ReplyDeleteSee you soon.
Jo.x
A lovely macro of the flower. The colors and composition brings out the beauty of it :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...I would love to ask a butterfly:)
ReplyDeleteReading this poetry while listening to the right kind of music really creates a synergistic effect. Pretty!
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots, Tammie!
ReplyDeleteBTW, your link not does work at poetry train!
journey with destination unknown
So pretty with the butterfly!
ReplyDeleteYou've been busy! Lovely photographs in these last three posts. The butterfly images look more than real.
ReplyDeleteLovely.
ReplyDeleteI used to chase these Swallowtail fellows about when I was a child. You caught this one in the best way; on film.
Very nice! (=
ReplyDeleteLove those butterflies! I've always loved butterflies ^^
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Great colors and detail, especially the first one. Thanks for stopping by my Daisy Chains shot today!
ReplyDeletelove all your photos and poems. I love love butterflies. SMILES
ReplyDeleteThose are stunningly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty! I love the color of the blooms too!
ReplyDeleteOhhh, so so so pretty!
ReplyDeleteWow, Tammie! Those are stunning.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots, lovely colours. A x
ReplyDeleteStunning photos and I couldn't agree with the prose more! Each evening I walk just before dusk and my walk takes me by honeysuckle gone-a-muck and the gentle fragrance wraps me up and takes me away to a difference place.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and smiles
I just love your blog. I've added you to my blogroll, I hope that's OK. What wonderful photos. The leaf with water droplets is superb, as are many. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWoW...some very beautifully captured shots!
ReplyDelete....beautiful photos....beautiful poem!! Love the last line...
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing shots, Tammie. They remind me of illustrations on old fashioned Dutch birthday cards.
ReplyDeleteJanice.
Two beautiful butterflies, Tammie.
ReplyDeletebeautiful photos Tammie, *love* your poem!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful. That first shot is a stunner.
ReplyDeleteI'm getting here late but it was worth it - this image is stunning!
ReplyDeleteAwesome macro!
Excellent swallowtail pic! Love to watch them as they unroll that tongue to get at nectar.
ReplyDeleteOh the Beauty and Mysteries of Butterflies! I simply Love your photo's, amazing!! And your words " Inhaling the fragrance of a flower
ReplyDeleteis to be touched by its spirit
for at least a moment
perhaps eternity" how true.... to stop for a moment and inhale fragrance and beauty... Thank you for your talents and sharing a piece of your soul. Love and Light, Nina P.
Bees also know the truth!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Tiger.
I enjoy the bugs so very much. One of the hardest parts of Winter for me is that the bugs are sleeping.
Your photographs are so pretty. The Swallowtails are exquisite as is your poetry.
Namaste,
Sherry
Ohmigosh! This is so stunning, I need to look and read again tomorrow! It's so beautiful. Thank you for these pictures
ReplyDeleteKim x
ps. I'm very touched that you visit my blog and leave a comment :)
ReplyDeleteThe meteor shower sounds wonderful, and I love the image of marshmallow sized meteorites. Yum!
Kim x
incredible photo and i love the synergy in your poem!
ReplyDeletepeace,
jp/deb
Fantastic shot accompanied by beautiful words.
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking captures Tammie
ReplyDeleteSmiles & Have a great weekend.
Barbara
Simply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAwesome frames :)
ReplyDeleteGreat captures, colorful... Makes you want to go out to nature :)
Tammie, You always show such gorgeous photos--with great poems and words to go with them. You are quite a creative lady.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Betsy
Stunning images, Tammie. And your words are infused with the nectar of truth.
ReplyDeleteeverybody loves butterflies, so am I :)
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing photos and words. I sense the spirit of both flower and insect. Gorgeous.
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