Hi Gail, Beautiful photos. We have them flying all over too right now. I have never seen so many. Have a great week. :)

August 5, 2011 at 4:45 AM

Beautiful if that is your new fancy camera it works well. B

August 5, 2011 at 5:52 AM

Having a terrible time with my internet today. Anway -- love, love the butterfly! Is that a black swallowtail? Never seen one. :)

August 5, 2011 at 6:23 AM

Absolutely beautiful, Gail. Have a great weekend. (((hugs))) Jo

August 5, 2011 at 7:03 AM

It's amazing isn't it how those big butterflies emerge from those small shells unfolding and pumping up their wings.

August 5, 2011 at 8:11 AM

Oh these are awesome photos ! I love photographing butterflys , heck I love butterflys period ! Have a wonderful day !

August 5, 2011 at 8:15 AM

Oh she is a beauty!

August 5, 2011 at 8:19 AM

Awesome! I have never seen a swallowtail chrysalis before.

August 5, 2011 at 8:26 AM

How lucky to find an emerging butterfly. There must be some good omen that goes along with that!

August 5, 2011 at 9:21 AM

A rare treat to watch! So pretty!

August 5, 2011 at 11:09 AM

Beautiful! My niece and I were watching this species feed on my Petunias last Sunday...I can't wait to show her these pictures.

August 5, 2011 at 11:21 AM

Have a great weekend!

August 5, 2011 at 12:25 PM

Did you see this happening?? Wow! This is really amazing :)

August 5, 2011 at 2:00 PM

Just lovely, That is a really great shot.

August 5, 2011 at 2:12 PM

What a unique opportunity to find a butterfly recently emerged from a chrysalis!!!

August 5, 2011 at 4:44 PM

With the next season approaching, the butterflys are one of the things I hate to leave. I just love how they float around the shrubs and flowers. They are lovely.

August 5, 2011 at 8:45 PM

Wow you were so lucky to get those great photos.
Beautiful butterfly,isn't nature truly amazing !!
Blessings
Marilyn

August 5, 2011 at 9:45 PM

I don't see as many butterflies around as I used to.

Kinda sad.

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PS. This one is beautiful!

August 7, 2011 at 5:30 PM