Although I couldn't find photos from my personal files of Monarch butterflies, I spotted this one and remembered the hot, August morning I spotted this butterfly. It was during my morning walk (yep, I often walk and hike with my camera ...) and it was such an unexpected blessing. At first I assumed it was wounded in some way as butterflies don't often remain on rural, chip-and-sealed roads ... However once I was able to photograph it, it took off in flight! It was a special gift.
During the summer months, I often enjoy quiet moments just photographing my garden visits by insects and birds and such. It is relaxing to watch how my "digging in the dirt" proves beneficial far beyond me, personally. :-)
