I recently read an article describing the life lessons you can learn from a butterfly struggling to get outside through a closed window. Such as that life is a struggle at times, but to look at the bigger picture and to try again if one way fails.
I've also always loved a quote from the movie "You've Got Mail";
"Once I read a story about a butterfly in the subway, and today, I saw one! It got on at 42nd and off at 59th, where, I assume, it was going to Bloomingdales to buy a hat that will turn out to be a mistake, as almost all hats are." ~ You've Got Mail (Movie)
A bit of silliness but I was always intrigued by the thought.
The photo was taken with my 50mm 1.8 and extension tube.
By the way I helped him outside after I took the photo.
Linking up with I clicked it up a Notch - January Photography Contest
15 comments:
This is beautiful! I love finding beauty in everyday things.
I think it is gorgeous! As are all your shots. :)
Lovely photo and the story brought a smile. Well done.
This is so beautiful! And I knew the quote from the movie before I even read it! My husband would tease me relentlessly for that if he knew.
A beautiful image...glad you let him go after the shot.
Beautiful.
Kathy
This is gorgeous. I love taking pictures of butterflies--I chase them around with my telephoto and take improper pictures of them all the time. I'm so intrigued by your extension tube thing--may have to try it one day.
Oh stunning... I love the flash of blue colour on the bottom of his wings. One of the prettiest creatures on this earth.
lovely shot.
Jennie. x
I have to say your shot is so beautiful. I love to try to capture these type of shots.. Not so easy..
I just love that movie. I think I have seen it a dozen times..
Hugs, Linda
Stunning, and I can see why you like this one. Of course, I'm an insect person myself, and yes so many lessons to learn from a butterfly - like just the act of leaving the safety of the cocoon in hopes of flying!! : )
In fact my six word memoir I recently posted was - Finding my wings, learning to fly.
I remember that scene so well!! That is gorgeous!
I really loved this photo.
Beautiful post and a beautiful photo ;)
I love watching butterflies.
Thanks for the fun quote...that was such a cute movie! I really like how you PP this! It looks so sharp which I'm impressed with a subject I image didn't want to stay still for long! I love the details of his damaged wings. A cool picture for sure! I'm glad picking a fav. was hard this month...that means you are really rocking your camera :O) Thanks for linking up Sara!
Macro awesomeness! Great capture :)
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