Pipevine Swallowtail on Mexican Bird of Paradise — Image by kenne
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Mexican Yellow Butterfly on Mexican Bird of Paradise — Photo-artistry by kenne
Yellow wings hover,
on blooms of flame and sunlight—
desert joy takes flight.
Petals hold the breeze,
while gold sips from burning red—
summer tastes of fire.
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Fiery Skipper on Mexican Bird of Paradise 5 comments
Fiery Skipper on Mexican Bird of Paradise — Image by kenne
Gold flickers on gold—
skipper clings to burning bloom,
wings tight above the body.
Orange petals flare,
mirroring the desert heat,
each pulse a heartbeat.
In still summer light,
motion and color collide—
brief fire in the moment.
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Mexican Bird of Paradise (Caesalpinia pulcherrima)— Image by kenne
Blooming Mexican Bird of Paradise
Golden flares in desert heat,
fronds ablaze where sidewalks meet,
petals spilling flame and light—
sunrise rooted in full sight.
Hummingbirds in fleeting dance
sip the nectar, take their chance,
while dusty winds pass overhead
and paint the blooms a deeper red.
Flame-tipped petals catch the breeze,
a burst of fire among the trees.
Yellow, red, and orange flare—
summer’s banner in desert air.
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Two-tailed Swallowtail Butterfly on Mexican Bird of Paradice — Image by kenne
Two-tailed Swallowtail
Always a beauty to see
So again, I share.
— kenne
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White-banded Digger Bee 3 comments
White-banded Digger Bee — Image by kenne
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Mexican Yellow Butterfly on Mexican Bird of Paradise (August 14, 2012)– Image by kenne
Some summer color
In the middle of winter
Happy Holidays!
— kenne
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Giant Western Swallowtail In Tanuri Ridge — Image by kenne
And that behind Orpheus’ laments shines
the glory of having seen, however fleetingly,
the unattainable face at the very instant it turned away . . .
— Michel Foucault
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Southern Dogface # 7 — Image by kenne
The southern dogface is a common butterfly this time of year here in Tucson,
and they are especially attracted to the Mexican Bird of Paradise blossoms.
Though nothing can bring back the hour
Of splendour in the grass, of glory in the flower;
We will grieve not, rather find
Strength in what remains behind;
In the primal sympathy
Which having been must ever be;
In the soothing thoughts that spring
Out of human suffering;
In the faith that looks through death,
In years that bring the philosophic mind.
— from 536. Ode Intimations of Immortality by William Wordsworth
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Cloudless Sulphur Butterfly On Mexican Bird of Paradice — Photo-Artistry by kenne
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Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly (Tanuri Ridge) — Image by kenne
“Bring peace to your heart
And wings to your soul.”
— kenne
Pipevine Swallow on a Thistle (Sabino Canyon) — Image by kenne
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Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly On a Mexican Bird of Paradice. — Image by kenne
“When words become unclear,
I shall focus with photographs.
When images become inadequate,
I shall be content with silence.”
— Ansel Adams.
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American Snout, Spring Azure, and Two Cloudless Sulphur Butterflies on a Mexican Bird of Paradice — Image by kenne
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Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly — Images by kenne
my symbol of life
rests on a nearby flower
wings keep on moving
— kenne
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Butterflies Everywhere 1 comment
Cloudless Sulphue Butterflies On Mexican Bird Of Paradice — Image by kenne
gone from the desert
back to butterflies and bees
a record monsoon
— kenne
