While I was walking by the back door the other day I noticed a couple of butterflies fluttering about. At first glance, I thought they were Monarchs, but it turned out they were Painted Lady butterflies. The noticeable marks are the black-spotted wings.
They sure love the Origanum 'Rotkugel' blooms. There were four of them enjoying the bright sunny day and blue skies.
After watching them for a few moments I decided to pick some oregano to bring indoors. These flowering stems have dark purple calyces and deep pink flowers. They looked very pretty on my kitchen counter.
The above photo was edited with the Florabella Collection using the sweetness action. A Shadowhouse Creations pastel texture was added on multiply at 100% opacity, with some of the texture removed from the glass bottle. I also added a slight vignette and finished it off with the French Kiss Vintage Invoice overlay on soft light at 25%.
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Love the butterfly photos and the blooms too.
ReplyDeleteCher Sunray Gardens
I never realized oregano is so pretty! Great photos of the butterflies and flowers. I was picking blackberries today with my daughter and all we saw were dragonflies and bees.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Terry
Donna the butterfly shot is so amazing. I love it.
ReplyDeleteHi Donna,
ReplyDeleteI love Painted Lady butterflies. That is one super great close-up. Your last picture looks just like a beautiful painting. The oregano blooms are wonderful.
Dee
Such a pretty butterfly. I also had no idea that Oregano had such lovely blooms.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty butterfly. I also had no idea that Oregano had such lovely blooms.
ReplyDeleteLovely little creatures that you captured!
ReplyDeletebeautiful flower and butterfly Donna.
ReplyDeletegreetings karin
Donna such beautiful pictures and a gorgeous butterfly.
ReplyDeleteCynthia
What a pleasure to have butterflies grace ones garden.
ReplyDeleteDonna,
ReplyDeleteLove your Painted Lady butterflies and the oregano. I have lots of it and the bees and butterflies swarm over all of the flowers. Still, I have never been stung. Love your quote about fall being a second spring. So true. Hoping that you have a great week.
Yael from Home Garden Diggers
Donna,
ReplyDeleteLove your Painted Lady butterflies and the oregano. I have lots of it and the bees and butterflies swarm over all of the flowers. Still, I have never been stung. Love your quote about fall being a second spring. So true. Hoping that you have a great week.
Yael from Home Garden Diggers
Beautiful butterflies Donna - I've had lovely butterflies in my garden too this year. I can sit and watch them fluttering around the flowers all day!
ReplyDeletegorgeous photo...you are so talented...both in photography and in gardening to attract those beautiful butterflies
ReplyDeleteThis butterfly is indeed beautiful! Especially love the lighting in the first photo!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Painted Lady shots, Donna--you were very patient to get those! I love the final photo as well--a beautiful one of the oregano flowers. The bees are always busy at the oregano in my garden, too!
ReplyDeleteClap. Clapping. Still clapping. Your photograph of the blooms you took inside is breathtaking.
ReplyDeleteJoyce M
Well who would know that oregano could look like THAT! That picture took my breath away...it looks like a painting!
ReplyDeletewhat lovely pictures! thanks for joining the thurs favorites blog hop today
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! I love your work.
ReplyDeleteSweet to have oregano bringing us all this beauty. Mine has several butterflies that circle and weave and flit. Such a delicate dance.
ReplyDeletevery lovely pics....thanx for sharing them....
ReplyDeleteVery lovely butterfly pictures!
ReplyDeleteNot easy to photograph, great shots.
beautiful. I have a real love of butterflies. They have always been around when good things happen. Thank you for sharing the information on your photo editing I wish I knew how to do all of that ( not sure what most of it is, giggle) thank you for sharing at the hop my fiend. XO
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful light in the first photograph, and I never realized oregano was so lovely.
ReplyDeleteI wish you a wonderful weekend!
Beautiful work, I love the last picture.
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous, I'm so fond of butterflies so they are like jewels in the garden and on flowers.
ReplyDeleteMarit.
Gorgeous images.
ReplyDeleteOrange Blossom
Beautiful shots.
ReplyDeleteCanna Lily
I love how your Origanum in the bottle look like intertwined heart vines! Lovely. and butterflies always catch my attention too. ;->
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, Donna! I always enjoy seeing butterflies in the garden - it's not always easy to get a good shot of them though.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful Donna! Thanks so much for sharing with Flower Art Friday!!
ReplyDeletestarting to feel a little sad that summer is coming to an end! your post with the blooms and butterfly is so perfect to represent the heat of the summertime. thank you for sharing over here at this weeks garden party! xoox, tracie
ReplyDeleteDonna, what gorgeous photos. Thanks for sharing the name of the butterfly. The Oregano picture is awesome! Thanks for sharing with Share Your cup.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jann
Hello Donna, butterflies are so wonderful, they always make me pause and forget what I was originally doing - love seeing them in the garden - this one is beautiful. I appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
ReplyDeleteKathy