Friday, June 1, 2012

Theme Day: Tranquility


There is something supremely tranquil about watching a beautiful butterfly gracefully make its way from flower to flower.
In Phoenix, I have two places I go when I want to get away from everyday stresses and you probably won't be surprised by either.  The Desert Botanical Garden is my first choice and when the heat of the summer makes that choice difficult, I choose the Phoenix Art Museum and just wander the galleries.  Today's butterfly was spotted at the Desert Botanical Garden.

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18 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 1, 2012 at 3:36 AM

    Absolutely beautiful! Is this a Monarch Butterfly?

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  2. miltonJune 1, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    simplesmente linda, fantastica

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  3. KateJune 1, 2012 at 5:48 AM

    I find it fascinating, yet not at all surprising, that so many of us have used nature as the object of tranquility today. Great shot of a beautiful subject.

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  4. brattcatJune 1, 2012 at 6:08 AM

    how lovely.

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  5. RandyJune 1, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    Great colors. Look at those wings. They almost look like they were painted.

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  6. KathyJune 1, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    The lantana blossoms definitely complement the colors of this beautiful butterfly. You've had some really nice shots lately, Sharon.

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  7. Chrissy BrandJune 1, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    That's a stunning photo and beautiful colours - Tranquility indeed.

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  8. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comJune 1, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    It might be tranquil for you, but the butterfly was probably quite busy.

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  9. TeresaJune 1, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    very tranquil....lovely!

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  10. Susie of ArabiaJune 1, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    I love your close-up shots, Sharon. The colors of the lantana and the butterfly really pop against the green background.

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  11. JudyJune 1, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    This is a beauty! The butterfly is the only insect that gives me a tranquil feeling.

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  12. KarlJune 1, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    Ha... this is fantastic, superbe shot, Sharon! I wish you a nice weekend, greetings from Italy :-)

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  13. MoJune 1, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    And such beautiful colours. You have a great eye for colour

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  14. CatalystJune 1, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    You're a brave girl to venture out to the Botanical Garden on a day with the heat of today.

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  15. JackJune 1, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    Nice butterfly shot. It seems that the desert botanical museum has the same effect on you that Elizabeth Park has on me.

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  16. Valladolid Daily PhotoJune 2, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    Excellent and colorful choice for theme day. Well done, take care!

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  17. PerthDailyPhotoJune 2, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    Gosh the patterns on it's wings are exquisite Sharon, altogether a perfect image for today.

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  18. RedPatJune 2, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    Wonderful pic of a big-time traveller!

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