August 10, 2011

go ahead, stick out your tongue....





28 comments:

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

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

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  3. 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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  10. 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!

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

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  12. Up close and personal! Gorgeous shots Beth.

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  13. 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.

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

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

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  16. 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

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  17. these are amazing!! how did I miss this?

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  18. 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!

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  19. I want a new camera! Just gorgeous. xo Jenny

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**I love reading the comments you leave, as they make me feel like we're sitting in my kitchen, having a cup of tea, discussing life and wondering where all the time has gone ...beth