Saturday, February 19, 2011

Painted Ladies (Butterflies) of the Vermilon River. A post to Camera Critters

Painted lady


Full view


A little worn out
We had our brief session of warm weather, which brought rain and then reverted to cold temperatures with high north winds, generally leaving a mass of ice that restricts our travel. So Boom & I have cabin fever and need a touch of summer in the company of these butterflies of summer.

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  1. Iowa Gardening WomanFebruary 19, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    I needed the same thing this week, I have been looking at photos from last summer. Nice shots.

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  2. eileeninmdFebruary 19, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Gorgeous photo and beautiful butterflies. I can not wait to start seeing some in my yard.

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  3. CarlettaFebruary 19, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Lovely shots!
    I'm hoping I'll be in the company of some of these painted ladies soon myself.
    Hope your weather changes soon. :)

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  4. YoshiFebruary 19, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Yes, I want warm weather when the butterflies fly from one flower to another...
    Terrific capture of butterflies. I tried to capture butterfly when flying but it was tough because their movement was unpredictable!

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  5. Kay L. DaviesFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    I don't blame you for having cabin fever, Gary. I have it, too. Spring may be just around some people's corners, but it's a long way from any corners in Alberta.
    Love your painted lady!
    -- K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Fabulous shots! Could do with some summer, says she shivering at minus 25 C!

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  7. Dominic GendronFebruary 19, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Nice shots, lovelly butterfly ;)

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  8. LouiseFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Well, the ladies are very beautiful. They make me feel warmer, just looking at them. Thanks for that reminder of summer.

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  9. EG CameraGirlFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Nothing says summer to me more than butterflies!

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  10. UnknownFebruary 19, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Hi IGW. We both posted a preview of summer.

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  11. UnknownFebruary 19, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Hi eileeninmd. I wish I could say that I just took those pics.

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  12. theconstantwalkerFebruary 19, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    I love beautiful butterflies. Great images Gary

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  13. UnknownFebruary 19, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    It'll be a while yet Carletta. I just hope we get enough snow to cover the ice.

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  14. UnknownFebruary 19, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    And Yoshi the colours blur when they're in action.

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  15. UnknownFebruary 19, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Hi Kay. Boom and I just got out for a prolonged walk by another route. I couldn't believe how happy he was about it. I got subjected to a prolonged talk.

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  16. UnknownFebruary 19, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Same here ladyfi but with a wind chill.

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  17. UnknownFebruary 19, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Thanks Dominic for the great words.

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  18. UnknownFebruary 19, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Hi Louise. Just the colours warm you up!

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  19. UnknownFebruary 19, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    You're right there EGW.

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  20. UnknownFebruary 19, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Hi Andrew. I see it's warming up over there.

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  21. Beatrice P. BoydFebruary 19, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Hi Gary, seeing these butterflies reminded me that once our wildflowers gardens come to full bloom we will have so many that I won[t run out of colorful subjects. Enjoyed seeing these reminders of what's yet to come.

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  22. Johnny NutcaseFebruary 19, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    awesome butterflies! Starting to see some around here, good signs!

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Wonderful photos!

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  24. MarvinFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    While we don't have that ice that is keeping you and Boomer indoors, I could still use a dose of butterflies.

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  25. RajeshFebruary 20, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    Beautiful butterflies. Love the colorful design on them.

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  26. IndraniFebruary 20, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    I too keep chasing these pretty critters. :)
    You got great captures.

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  27. Phil SladeFebruary 20, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Summer must be on the way Gary and I can't wait to see a few Painted Ladies in the UK again - I saw a few in Egypt.

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  28. WillardFebruary 20, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Great photos, Gary. They give one a yearning for summer for sure!

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  29. UnknownFebruary 20, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Hi Phil. They sure are representative of summer aren't they

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  30. UnknownFebruary 20, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Hi Willard. Those mourning doves of yours remind me of summer also!!

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  31. AlFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Very impressive, and a nice reminder of summer. I've got some photos I need to put up for Camera Critters, but nothing this beautiful.

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  32. MaryFebruary 20, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Glad you went back and dug these photos out! We can all use a touch of summer right now.

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  33. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Great pictures of American Painted Lady or American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis). Our butterfly bush was covered last summer with many butterflies including the Painted Lady.
    - Cheers from Toronto.

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  34. jeanlivingsimpleFebruary 20, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    They may be a little worn-out but pretty neither the less.I enjoy them here in Georgia.

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  35. Sallie (FullTime-Life)February 20, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Gorgeous shots of these painted ladies! Even the tired-out one looks just beautiful. Spring will come eventually. (OK, I know, easy for me to say in our 80 degree Florida weather -- (as my kids are getting tired of my telling them when we talk).

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  36. UnknownFebruary 20, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Great images of the "Ladies" I always look forward to their arrival here. Cheers and here's to a great week ahead!

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  37. ~✽Mumsy✽~February 21, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    Beautiful butterflies! Love the design on their wings..

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  38. UnknownFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Hi Al. Glad you enjoyed the touch of summer.

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  39. UnknownFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    That sure is right Mary.

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  40. UnknownFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    Hi Guild-rez. Welcome to the Vermilon River.

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  41. UnknownFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    The summer was hot and dry. I think it shows on these guys, Jean.

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  42. UnknownFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Hi Sallie. Actually Sallie it's only the ice that is bothering me. It restricts our hiking!!

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  43. UnknownFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Hi John. Thanks for the visit.

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  44. UnknownFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    They are beauties, Mumsy

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  45. MarieFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Wonderful photos -- I'm hoping for spring when I can see some butterflies in my garden!

    Marie
    bonkersinbarnhart.com

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  46. UnknownFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Thanks Marie.

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  47. Icy BCFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Oh goodness, these butterflies are the sign to behold! Breathlessly beautiful!

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  48. UnknownFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Thanks ICY BC.

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