Sunday, August 11, 2013

~~~Still Looking~~~Not Finding~~~What I see instead~~~ Part I


Since I found the Black Swallow tailed Butterfly , and posted about it I have returned to that area in hopes of seeing it again, but alas to no avail. : ( !!

So with camera in hand I take photo's of all kinds of things while I am out walking , and yes I wore
shoes, so I thought I would give you an idea of what it looks like around here, fields and etc!!




This is the patch of flowers where I saw the Black Swallowtail Butterfly!!
I will continue looking for eggs or some other signs of one!! 




Bindweed in  Bloom!!


Goldfinch feeding on plant seeds




One of the numerous butterflies in the  Sulphur family!!



Unripe Elderberry's

A neighbors happy horse!!


I love the color of the underside of these leaves when the wind them!!


Adult female or juvenile Red Winged Blackbird!





Purple Vetch bouquet !!




I do hope you liked seeing these 
because there are more   : )


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21 comments:

  1. David OliverAugust 11, 2013 at 1:02 AM

    Thought I would check out your blog after seeing your comment over at Adrian's. Guess you get tired of hearing your pictures are beautiful but that's the only word I have to describe them. I still have the image of the Goldfinch in my mind and the horse and field of grass with the trees in the background...

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  2. David OliverAugust 11, 2013 at 1:05 AM

    Sorry, I forgot this comment:
    "If you are happy with what your doing you have a life!!"

    I couldn't agree more.

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  3. ArijaAugust 11, 2013 at 1:12 AM

    Heavenly, I'd go there every day without the excuse of looking for a butterfly. Magical meadows full of flowers.

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  4. Carole M.August 11, 2013 at 1:48 AM

    lovely photographs Grace; I enjoyed the walk and the scenery

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  5. ADRIANAugust 11, 2013 at 3:11 AM

    An excellent nature walk. Thanks Grace.

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  6. HANS-PETER ZÜRCHERAugust 11, 2013 at 3:12 AM

    Wow, fantastische Fotografien, sie laden zur Meditation mit der Natur, danke...

    Liebe Grüsse aus der Schweiz

    Hans-Peter

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  7. Bob BushellAugust 11, 2013 at 3:46 AM

    Beautiful walk, and those flowers, hum hum.

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  8. The HeraldAugust 11, 2013 at 3:57 AM

    Hi Grace...It's amazing what you can find..when you've got your shoes on!!

    Great images from your search, you may not have found the Swallowtail but you sure found some colourful sights to share with us...the Goldfinch is a beauty as too is the butterfly, which looks very similar to a scarce migrant butterfly that visits us from Europe, the Clouded Yellow. (I've yet to see one!!)
    It looks like you've got a wonderful area to walk in there?...[;o)

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  9. Margaret Birding For PleasureAugust 11, 2013 at 4:51 AM

    Hi Grammie What a wonderful place to go burding adn looking for butterflies. You see, with shoes on, you were able to go much further. Great shots. I would spend all day there if I had the chance. Loved the horse and Goldfinch and meadows. Looking forward to more from this area. Sorry you are having trouble aaccessing my blog but appreciate all your comments.

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  10. eileeninmdAugust 11, 2013 at 5:00 AM

    Grace, I am glad you wore your shoes this time. A lovely place to go exploring and searching for butterflies. I love the Goldie and the horse. The wildflowers are pretty. Beautiful shots, happy Sunday!

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  11. KaHollyAugust 11, 2013 at 5:26 AM

    Such a lovely walk. Thanks for taking us along!

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  12. TexWisGirlAugust 11, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    just awesome, dear grace! enjoyed these very, very much this morning!

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  13. Ruth HiebertAugust 11, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    WONDERFUL! I felt like I was walking alongside of you and enjoying the beauty. Thanks.

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  14. grammie gAugust 11, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    Thanks David.. glad you stopped by ,and liked the post, and my comment on Adrian's!! : )

    Thanks Arija.. : )


    Thanks Carole..glad you enjoyed : )

    Thanks Adrian... :)

    Thank you Hans... : )


    Thanks Bob... : )


    Thanks Trevor..... Ya shoes help..until it cools down a bit ; ) To narrow down the Sulphur's is a nightmare in it's self Clouded, Unclouded , Orange Yellow,Pink and on and on!!

    Thanks Margaret.. Sometimes we take for granted our own area,and look elsewhere for our photo's !!
    Yes shoes hee-hee!! : }
    Glad I was able to figure out a way to get to your blog!

    Thanks Eileen ... I like where I live, and don't "always" have to where shoes ; )

    Thanks Karen... Loved having you along : }


    Thanks Teresa..Aw so glad you liked : }}



    Thansk

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  15. S. EtoleAugust 11, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    What a variety of beauty in that pretty meadow.

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  16. AnonymousAugust 11, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    Those are very nice to see, especially when I think of all the snow pictures I've seen you post in the past.

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    1. grammie gAugust 11, 2013 at 7:42 PM

      Thanks John... ya your right, it will be snow before I know, so glad you enjoy my summer : }

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  17. DeniseinVAAugust 11, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    Great photos Grace, I as always love each and every one but today the wildflowers with the pond behind them spoke to me :)

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  18. MoiCLouLouAugust 12, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    Hi Grace,
    Beautiful neighborhood! Looks a lot like here... :) No wonder the butterfly was hanging in this area with all those great flowers he was in paradise!
    Have a great week,
    Louise

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    1. grammie gAugust 12, 2013 at 11:57 PM

      Thanks you Louise... Yes from what I have seen in some of your photo's it could be like where you live! : )

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