Sunday, May 20, 2012

Chasing Butterflies

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I chased this guy around the lilac bushes this morning. It didn't rest for a second, but I am pretty pleased with these shots, even though there is some flutter blur.


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42 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlMay 20, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    they're so darn active! i imagine they burn off whatever fuel they're gathering as quickly as they get it!

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  2. LeoviMay 20, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    Good pictures, beautiful frame and excellent play of light and color, I like this butterfly.

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  3. CameraCruiseMay 20, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    Wonderful shots of the beautiful butterfly.

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  4. CherylMay 20, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    I know they rest often but I've never seen that part of their lives! Nicely done.

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  5. Sylvia KMay 20, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    These are gorgeous captures, Karen! Really took my breath away! They're so colorful and I love the lilacs, too! Hope you've had a great weekend!!

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  6. Jennie LouiseMay 20, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    Ahhhh great minds think alike... i too love my butterflies. Blog hoppin over from nancy's - A Rural Journal (sunday best).
    Just thought Id say hi and I love these shots.
    Jennie. x

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  7. DimpleMay 20, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    You did a good job! Butterflies are hard to catch...

    Blessings!

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  8. DianneMay 20, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    Delightful picture card captures. .I love the soft backgrounds.

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  9. NatureFootstepMay 20, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    this butterfly os so colorful. I wish we had it where live.

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  10. My Life Under the BusMay 20, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    Gorgeous!!! What beautiful shots!

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  11. KelMay 20, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    such lovely shots Karen
    the detail is delightful

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  12. LauraMay 20, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    beautiful Karen

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  13. CarlettaMay 20, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    These are lovely Karen!
    LOVE that colorful bokeh in the first one!!!!

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  14. Crack You WhipMay 21, 2012 at 12:33 AM

    These are so vivid and amazing shots!

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  15. Luna MirandaMay 21, 2012 at 12:49 AM

    absolutely beautiful photos! well-done!

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  16. Kim, USAMay 21, 2012 at 1:06 AM

    I so love chasing butterflies and can't wait to do it this year. ^_^ Beautiful shots!

    Kim,USA

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  17. Mina fotostunderMay 21, 2012 at 3:09 AM

    Beautiful!

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  18. NancyMay 21, 2012 at 6:01 AM

    Splendid captures and color, Karen. Your patience paid off. :)

    Thank you for sharing at Your Sunday Best this week. xoxo

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  19. Stewart MMay 21, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    "Flutter blur" I like that!

    Nice pictures.

    Stewart M - Australia

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  20. EllieMay 21, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    I've lost count of the number of times I've tried to capture a butterfly or bee - they are just to darned quick for me. These are great shots.

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  21. SmilingSallyMay 21, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    Good job, Karen. God sure makes beautiful blues. Thanks for sharing.

    Happy Blue Monday.

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  22. AnonymousMay 21, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    These are amazing! I can only imagine what your neighbors think seeing you chase a butterfly!

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  23. joanneMay 21, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    worth the chase! This reminds me of a poster of butterflies I colored as a kid, and I felt their vibrancy

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  24. Icy BCMay 21, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    It is so gorgeous Karen. I would chase it too, all day! The colors on this butterfly are amazing.

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  25. Icy BCMay 21, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    It is so gorgeous Karen. I would chase it too, all day! The colors on this butterfly are amazing.

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  26. Icy BCMay 21, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    It is so gorgeous Karen. I would chase it too, all day! The colors on this butterfly are amazing.

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  27. MeMay 21, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    These are great! I cant get over how beautiful these shots are. Good on ya

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  28. Les...May 21, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    captivating captures! extremely well done! *S*

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  29. GunssideMay 21, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    You got it, lovely shots ;)

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  30. Lisabella RussoMay 21, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    I love how sharp the flowers and butterflies are. The soft backgrounds compliments them so well. Lovely!

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  31. Gail DixonMay 21, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    Whoa! Colorful butterfly. You did great!

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  32. DebbieMay 21, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    oh karen, these are gorgeous!! butterflies and lilacs, what a very special combination!!

    i "like" that you "chased" it...we don't chase, (you sound like me), we barely hobble....

    and how many times did you ask that pretty butterfly to just sit still, for just one shot?? where do they get all that energy!!

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  33. carol l mckennaMay 22, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous photos ~ Excellent ~ Wow! ~ thanks, namaste, ^_^

    ps ~ thanks for linking up to Magical Monday Meme ^_^

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  34. Sallie (FullTime-Life.comMay 22, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    Those are great shots! They're so hard to catch sitting still. Beautiful.

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  35. magiceyeMay 22, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    bright, colourful and beautiful!!

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  36. HaileyMay 22, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    Ohhh, very nice! They never stay still for me!

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  37. Melbourne Australia PhotosMay 23, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Delightful captures, Karen. When you are posting flower photos you may wish to post the link up on my Floral Friday Fotos meme:

    http://floralfridayfoto.blogspot.com/

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  38. Leah H.May 24, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    Great shot, lovely butterfly!

    Visiting for Blue Monday- hope you can stop by:)

    http://appleduffle.com/2012/05/lawn-mowers-manual.html

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  39. teriMay 24, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    Gorgeous !!! I have finally joined in the I Heart Macro. You have so many great prompts you follow... I may be checking them out and following in your footsteps -if you don't mind.

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  40. LizMay 25, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    Butterflies are so hard to capture but when you manage to get them, it's such a treat!! Yours are beautiful.

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  41. UnknownMay 27, 2012 at 1:58 AM

    Gorgeous butterfly shots!

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  42. AnonymousJune 5, 2012 at 2:48 AM

    A beautiful butterfly. And two great shots covering the beauty and grace.

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