Butterflies & Bees

This two-year photographic journey began with the dragonflies and butterflies. I noticed the flashing and fluttering outside my windows. Wanting to master capturing these small flying objects, I ventured outdoors to photograph them. With frequent shots my technique continues to improve; however, I remain fascinated by these passing visitors.

Courting Captured

Bumble Bee in Flight

Perched Blue-eyed Darner

Gulf Fritillary butterfly, orange, butterfly, Louisiana

Butterfly Glory

Eyeing the Duranta

Saphire Showers Attraction

Tranquility Garden

Meeting the Bumble Bee

Honey bee on white clover

After studying the tiny white flowers produced by clover, in my very early youth, I became intrigued by the bees that hovered about them. I then hopped about the clover patches collecting bees with an empty Kraft Mayonnaise jar in one hand and a lid in the other. And once I had achieved my goal, they were set free until another playful afternoon of catch and release.

Today, dragonflies dance across my backyard, butterflies flutter around the flowers, and bees collect their pollen.