The first monarch of the season was seen here in early July. I photographed its arrival from my canoe. It followed us up the river dancing over marsh grasses and pausing in trees as if overjoyed to be part of our trip and eager to show us the way. If the monarchs are arriving, can fall be far behind? ( I guess I will have to stop complaining about the heat.)
Now you just had to go and do that?? Mention the "f" word. It is summer, darn it and don't forget it. Mentioning the "f" word only brings it on sooner!! I broke out in a cold sweat!!
ReplyDeleteAnd the Monarch is a real beauty even though he is tied to the "f" word. He is gorgeous!
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SueAnn
Oh so beautiful and that must mean not so far to spring for me!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. Change of seasons is inevitable. May as well enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteThey are spotted in my garden.
ReplyDeleteI ask myself "where has the year gone?".
oh how pretty...we were at the river yesterday walking up one of the tributaries and came upon a whole flock of butterflies...we have a lot of the yellow and balck and the black and blue...
ReplyDeletefall...my fav season so i hope just a bit.
So pretty! No more talk of fall though! I am not done with summer!!
ReplyDeleteThe butterflies in my life always appear when the camera is in the house! I really enjoy the warmer weather....being outside...but, the heat is so intense these days, that I am about to melt!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful close-up! Nice colors.
ReplyDeletePS - I had to actually check the date of this post when I saw you used the "f" word. I welcome fall, btw, because in Miami THAT'S when it feels like summer. :)
Oh no! Not Fall, not yet. I have not had enough sunshine and heat.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful picture - but I hate thinking about autumn as well...I would love to have summer forever!
ReplyDeleteoh i love the way that you described the monarch's journey along the river with you...it was lovely, as must have been your day <3
ReplyDeletetabor, your photography is simply breathtaking! i don't know about the rest of those 'summer lovers' but i could use some relief from all the dreadfully hot days!! i'm so glad that you shared this...you've got such a keen eye for the smallest of creatures!
ReplyDeleteI love them though,
ReplyDeletelast night I heard the first crickets in the heat of the dark,
and thought the same thing.
It's sad,I think it has gone too quickly this year for some reason.