Wayne's Butterfly Garden

The butterfly for today is the "Pearl Crescent", a small butterfly that is common throughout most of the U.S. and southern Canada.   Plant some asters if you want regular visits from Pearl Crescents as the leaves of asters are what the caterpillars feed upon.

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Out for a walk

We have had A LOT of rain lately, and a lot just yesterday.  As I was walking the dog this a.m., I saw this hibiscus bush that clearly loved the rain more than I did.  The flowers were just beautiful, so dispite less than ideal light, I came back with my camera.  This is the reason we need to remember to always stop and smell the roses...

I have played with this a little to bring out the light as much as I could and this version has been "painted" with palette knife.

More fun with photoshop!

Did you know that artists get to go on cruises and teach basic skills in their field? Sounds like a great way to get a nice vacation.

I'm not sure whether I am totally in love with photoshopping pictures, but it sure is fun and yields very interesting results. It's one thing to fix flaws, or take out annoying signs or poles etc. but another to really alter the original by adding things in or layering other images. I'm not sure if I'll ever make up my mind about this, but here's one anyway.

This butterfly was shot in FL in 2005 and the sunflower a few weeks ago here. Now they are one.

Apparently....

Apparently it's not enough to describe the "great shot" you just took, but necessary to post it.....

This is a picture I took early this morning following a hard storm last night. The day was clear and bright and the morning sun still low in the East. This picture could go either way...artistic or way over exposed.

I like it, so it's a keeper. Feedback is welcome.

Stop and....