Red-spotted Purple

Beth found this lovely butterfly in our front yard this afternoon and I managed to grab the camera quickly enough for a picture. The rough part was identifing it! Our National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Butterflies book does not have it, I found that rather surprising considering the internet seems to think it is very common.

I have a chipmunk once again! :)

Sabbath Afternoon in the Garden

My hydrangea is finally blooming. I think it is supposed to be blue. We shall see. :)


Shasta Daisy


Sunflower


Sunflower


Sempervivum blooming


Sempervivum blooming

Flower and Bird Pictures

I have been so busy lately it has been hard to find time to blog. I have been taking lots of pictures though. Here is a link to a photo album of some of them or you can just watch it here (although they will be bigger if you click on it.)

Unfolding After the Storm

English Daisy

Close-up Dove

Mourning Dove

Pansies

Hyacinth

Muffin

Even Muffin is not safe from my macro lens. (hee hee)

Daffodil

More Crocus