IMGP5149, originally uploaded by GvilleRick.
We continue to have a number of bumblebees attracted to the flowers around the yard. Most flock to the butterfly bushes but this one was on the lantana in the back yard. I like this closeup shot that I took this morning.
IMGP5124, originally uploaded by GvilleRick.
I saw this guy this evening on our butterfly bush in the front yard. While the Tiger Swallowtail that I photographed in the back yard was quite content to sit still and allow me to take multiple shots, this one was easily spooked and flew off and returned several times. I was able to get a few shots befire he flew away.
Butterfly 7, originally uploaded by GvilleRick.
Sometimes being lucky and having the camera handy can result in getting a photo. I got home this afternoon after going to the school to get a photo and had my camera when I went to check on the clothes on the line. This Tiger Swallowtail was moving from flower to flower in the backyard. I took a few shots with the lens I had on the camera and then went in and got a longer lens to get this shot. The butterfly was not too concerned with me being there and even stayed on the flower when I reached out and moved it around. Other shots are on my Flickr page.
Day Lily and Butterfly Bush, originally uploaded by GvilleRick.
Despite the lack of rain our lilies have bloomed well for a few weeks now. I took this photo this afternoon and used part of it to create the title graphic at the top of this page. There are more shots of flowers on my Flickr site. I’m hoping to work in a trip the the NC Arboretum before the summer is done so that section should have plenty of shots later.
