8.10.2011

go ahead, stick out your tongue....





32 comments:

Ellen said...

Someone has an amazing macro lens...those are gorgeous photos!!!

oldgreymare said...

GRRRRREAT shots!
xx
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TexWisGirl said...

:p

Leslie said...

this is making me smile on a sick day... quite an accomplishment...

Sherry Smyth said...

I had no idea...that butterflies had tongues...don't ask me how I thought they ate...but seeing these up close and personal...I'm just blown away! Great shots!

Karen said...

I need a macro.

spread your wings said...

beautiful.
my daughter must have used your butterfly photo for reference. : )

http://www.flickr.com/photos/autumnsun/6025874710/

Amibeth said...

I don't know which feeling is stronger... my lens envy or photographic awe at those pictures. Nice!!

Gail Dixon (Louisiana Belle) said...

Wowza! Spectacular images. I particularly love the last one because the proboscis is inserted so perfectly in the center of that bloom!

Marilyn said...

Wow! I am impressed and what patience you had to wait for the perfect shot!

Dyche Designs said...

You know me and nature, loving these. Great captures.

windrock studio said...

Awesome!!

Kimberly June said...

Oh I love the polka dots on it's body... amazing detail!

Ashley Sisk said...

Beautiful shots.

missing moments said...

just gorgeous!

bon bon said...

super macro! :oD

mrs mediocrity said...

funny you should say that. i've kind of been sticking my tongue out all day, in one of THOSE kind of moods... :) these photos are gorgeous!

Grace-WorkinProgress said...

Nice

Gone Country said...

Awesome shots!

Christina said...

can you send some of these cuties my way? my garden seems empty of butterflies. these photos are just grand!
xoxo

Margie said...

Up close and personal! Gorgeous shots Beth.

S. Etole said...

what beauties!

ds said...

Glorious.

{B} said...

Hello...new to your blog, but love your photos. You have such a talent. The butterflies have just returned to our little corner of the world here, and I hope to capture a few photos even half as good as yours. Thanks for a few moments of relaxation at the end of a crazy, busy day.

Anyes said...

Butterflies are truly fascinating, I have not seen them here in ages :-/

Donna S. said...

Wow!!!

RNSANE said...

That you share the beauty of your world is so much appreciated, Beth. These photos are incredible!

MJ said...

Sooo gorgeous!!! The butterfly and the photos. Do you have posted somewhere the kind of camera and lense you use? Right now I only know how to use a point and click (and it's a fine point and click), but you inspire me to learn more!!
xx oo

Amy said...

oh my god. WOW.

Barbara Shallue said...

these are amazing!! how did I miss this?

Alan @ It's not work, It's gardening! said...

Somebody commented on my butterfly post and sent me over here saying that you had some nice butterfly tongue images too... they were right!

Beautiful!

Jenny Schouten Short said...

I want a new camera! Just gorgeous. xo Jenny