Saturday in my parents' backyard....

We had a get together on Saturday and I always take my camera so I stole a few moments and stepped outside to see if I could capture a few shots of something. I had noticed many butterflies flying around......and a lot of Monarch butterflies which I had not been able to capture any photographs of yet this year......so I set my sights on those. I had no idea on shots I thought I got nothing......I managed to capture them flying to the butterfly bushes. Here is one of those shots......but I ended up with a few like this......some with a couple of butterflies flying...




Here are a few shots of the Monarchs......they were beautiful. Simply gorgeous. AND a couple of the Monarchs looked very fresh and new......no imperfections seen on their wings or bodies...







This guy must have been a little bit older....his wings were a little more scruffy...







hello....




The butterflies and moths all shared the nectar.........sometimes there were 3-4 flying around on the same flowers....




SO I had to capture a MACRO of those different kinds as well! Have I mentioned I LOVE macro mode?







Check this little guy out! Check out his eyes!







let's check that out a little closer...