Hmmm, just sit back, breath deep and enjoy the beauty.
In times such as these, unprecedented times when the world seems to be unravelling, let us escape for a few moments of wonder. Bask in the breathtaking beauty of nature. Minimal words. Stream of consciousness. Just enjoy.
BALTIMORE CHECKERSPOT
Simply stunning. I remember the first time I spotted one. My heart stopped. Literally. You had to be there. It is a nature geek thing.
ORANGE SULPHUR
The butterfly or the flower – which one is the subject? Does it really matter?
BLACK SWALLOWTAIL
Suspended in space. In time. A miniature stingray in a sea of green. Can you see it? Keep trying.
CANADIAN TIGER SWALLOWTAIL
Perpetually picturesque. Never takes a bad photo. Not ever. Trust me. I have tested the theory.
SILVER SPOTTED SKIPPER
Silver on earthy brown. Flashes of orange. A puffball of white filaments. A moment in time, which may not ever come again.
MILBERT’S TORTOISESHELL
A volcano of colour. Erupting from a palette of grey. Wait for it. You will see it.
GREAT SPANGLED FRITILLARY
Spangled glory. Beyond words. An infallible sense of how to show itself off.
Beauty can be a contagion too. No social distancing here. Get up close and personal. It is allowed.
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