8.03.2009

Ask a Butterfly


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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62 comments:

  1. Martha ZAugust 03, 2009

    Great shots, both.

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  2. JasmineAugust 03, 2009

    So beautiful Tammie, I love insect macro's :)

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  3. ClytieAugust 03, 2009

    I would like to find the right words, but the only thing that comes to mind right now is "absolutely stunning".

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  4. mimiAugust 03, 2009

    what a beautiful butterfly in a yellow flowers. great post.

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  5. TanyaAugust 03, 2009

    What 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.

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  6. Cedar ...August 03, 2009

    So true,.. your words made me smile with their simplicity and truth. Great post!

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  7. Sarah SullivanAugust 03, 2009

    Oh Tammie..stunning as always - the lantana just offsets that beauty!!!
    Wonderful shots, Sarah

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  8. cieldequimperAugust 03, 2009

    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.

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  9. UnknownAugust 03, 2009

    oh wow those are awesome! So jealous. I wish I could take photos like you, you are amazing

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  10. EG CameraGirlAugust 03, 2009

    I have yet to capture a tiger swallowtail with my camera this summer. Nice!

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  11. BarbAugust 03, 2009

    You seem to stop time with your photos, Tammie - these are wonderful. Your poem holds much truth.

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  12. AnonymousAugust 03, 2009

    Your Butterflies are fantastic Tammie.

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  13. DagrunAugust 03, 2009

    Beautiful photos!!!

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  14. UnknownAugust 03, 2009

    Great photograph...

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  15. UnknownAugust 03, 2009

    Tammie....your attitudes always make me stop for a second and smile....you are such a 'zinful treat' ;-)

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  16. RitaAugust 03, 2009

    Beautiful photos and even more lovely are the words and sentiment.
    Rita

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  17. BobbieAugust 03, 2009

    You captured my heart with this. Beautiful - both the poem and the photos :)

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  18. sunnymamaAugust 03, 2009

    Amazing photos! Love the poem too :)

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  19. AnonymousAugust 03, 2009

    Simply beautiful.

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  20. LinAugust 03, 2009

    Those are really beautiful shots!

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  21. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪August 03, 2009

    I 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.

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  22. SAPhotographs (Joan)August 04, 2009

    Fantastic shots Tammie and I like th poem too. I thing we do inhale the spirit of nature.

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  23. Jo PotterAugust 04, 2009

    Wonderful butterfly shots Tammie. The close up detail is amazing and again your words are an inspiration. Just a very beautiful post!:)

    See you soon.
    Jo.x

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  24. AnonymousAugust 04, 2009

    A lovely macro of the flower. The colors and composition brings out the beauty of it :)

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  25. SharonAugust 04, 2009

    Beautiful...I would love to ask a butterfly:)

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  26. Suecae SoundsAugust 04, 2009

    Reading this poetry while listening to the right kind of music really creates a synergistic effect. Pretty!

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  27. gautami tripathyAugust 04, 2009

    Wonderful shots, Tammie!

    BTW, your link not does work at poetry train!

    journey with destination unknown

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  28. ArijaAugust 04, 2009

    So pretty with the butterfly!

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  29. murat11August 04, 2009

    You've been busy! Lovely photographs in these last three posts. The butterfly images look more than real.

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  30. UnknownAugust 04, 2009

    Lovely.
    I used to chase these Swallowtail fellows about when I was a child. You caught this one in the best way; on film.

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  31. VAugust 04, 2009

    Very nice! (=

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  32. anywheredreamsAugust 04, 2009

    Love those butterflies! I've always loved butterflies ^^

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  33. InventingLizAugust 04, 2009

    Beautiful! Great colors and detail, especially the first one. Thanks for stopping by my Daisy Chains shot today!

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  34. AnonymousAugust 04, 2009

    love all your photos and poems. I love love butterflies. SMILES

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  35. NicoleAugust 04, 2009

    Those are stunningly beautiful!

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  36. UnknownAugust 04, 2009

    So very pretty! I love the color of the blooms too!

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  37. AnonymousAugust 04, 2009

    Ohhh, so so so pretty!

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  38. 4 Lettre WordsAugust 04, 2009

    Wow, Tammie! Those are stunning.

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  39. Strawberry Jam AnneAugust 04, 2009

    Beautiful shots, lovely colours. A x

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  40. CarolynAugust 04, 2009

    Stunning 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.
    Blessings and smiles

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  41. Sara Chapman in Seattle, USAAugust 04, 2009

    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!

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  42. AnonymousAugust 04, 2009

    WoW...some very beautifully captured shots!

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  43. KellyAugust 04, 2009

    ....beautiful photos....beautiful poem!! Love the last line...

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  44. Janice / Dancing with SunflowersAugust 05, 2009

    These are amazing shots, Tammie. They remind me of illustrations on old fashioned Dutch birthday cards.
    Janice.

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  45. ProsperoAugust 05, 2009

    Two beautiful butterflies, Tammie.

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  46. gardenmamaAugust 05, 2009

    beautiful photos Tammie, *love* your poem!

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  47. holdingmomentsAugust 05, 2009

    Just beautiful. That first shot is a stunner.

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  48. CarlettaAugust 05, 2009

    I'm getting here late but it was worth it - this image is stunning!
    Awesome macro!

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  49. EcoRoverAugust 05, 2009

    Excellent swallowtail pic! Love to watch them as they unroll that tongue to get at nectar.

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  50. NinaAugust 06, 2009

    Oh the Beauty and Mysteries of Butterflies! I simply Love your photo's, amazing!! And your words " Inhaling the fragrance of a flower
    is 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.

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  51. QAugust 06, 2009

    Bees also know the truth!
    Beautiful 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

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  52. KimAugust 06, 2009

    Ohmigosh! This is so stunning, I need to look and read again tomorrow! It's so beautiful. Thank you for these pictures

    Kim x

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  53. KimAugust 06, 2009

    ps. I'm very touched that you visit my blog and leave a comment :)

    The meteor shower sounds wonderful, and I love the image of marshmallow sized meteorites. Yum!

    Kim x

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  54. JP/debAugust 06, 2009

    incredible photo and i love the synergy in your poem!

    peace,
    jp/deb

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  55. RajeshAugust 07, 2009

    Fantastic shot accompanied by beautiful words.

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  56. BarbaraAugust 07, 2009

    Breathtaking captures Tammie
    Smiles & Have a great weekend.
    Barbara

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  57. Just Be RealAugust 08, 2009

    Simply beautiful.

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  58. IlanAugust 08, 2009

    Awesome frames :)
    Great captures, colorful... Makes you want to go out to nature :)

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  59. Betsy Banks AdamsAugust 09, 2009

    Tammie, You always show such gorgeous photos--with great poems and words to go with them. You are quite a creative lady.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  60. SanAugust 09, 2009

    Stunning images, Tammie. And your words are infused with the nectar of truth.

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  61. AnonymousAugust 09, 2009

    everybody loves butterflies, so am I :)

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  62. SandyCarlsonAugust 11, 2009

    These are amazing photos and words. I sense the spirit of both flower and insect. Gorgeous.

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Warm greetings to you~

Thank you for visiting and also for sharing your thoughts and feelings. Seeing anew through your eyes and heart mean so much to me!

Tammie

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