This tiny but ever so pretty flower has such a lovely long name. It’s a very delicate shrub but can bloom quite profusely although mine are still small I took these pics in the neighbourhood.
Photo 1: Ladybird on Pink Breath of Heaven
Photo 2: Pink Breath of Heaven shrub
Photo 3: Pink Breath of Heaven Duo
Photo 4: Pink Breath of Heaven Trio
The cyclamen in the garden are a beautifully deep pink. Had to share them.
Photo 1: Cyclamen
Photo 2: Cyclamen and Hyacinth
Photo 3: Cyclamen face forward
Photo 4: Cyclamen in sunlight
Photo 5: Cyclamen in pink
I was fascinated with the exoskeletons of these sea creatures. The shapes are reminiscent of fossils. Facts about sand dollars, aka Sea biscuits make for some interesting reading.
Photo 1: Sand dollar exoskeleton
Photo 2: Sea Biscuit
Photo 3: Carnations on sand dollars
Photo 4: Sand dollar shape
While I was outside trying to find a nice spot to take pics of my flowers I was surprised by this unexpected visitor. Must say that it moved rather quickly.
Photo 1: Ladybird on yellow Chrysanthemum
Photo 2: Chrysanthemum visitor
Photo 3: Yellow Chrysanthemum and Ladybird
On the walk to collect the kids at school I spotted this lovely cluster of Meadow Saffron and upon closer inspection noticed the little green caterpillar.
Photo 1: Green caterpillar in Meadow Saffron
Photo 2: Cluster of Meadow Saffron
Photo 3: Meadow Saffron and caterpillar
Photo 1: Hoverfly in Meadow Saffron (Colchicum autumnale)
Photo 2: Hoverfly on edge of Meadow Saffron (Colchicum autumnale)
Photo 3: Hoverfly inside Meadow Saffron (Colchicum autumnale)
Spotted this little visitor while photographing some hydrangeas.
Photo 1: Bug on a blue hydrangea
Although our buddleia is fading fast the butterflies are making the most of the remaining blooms. Took a few quick pics this morning before taking the kids out.
Photo 1: White Butterfly on Buddleia
Photo 2: Tortoise shell butterfly in the morning sun
Photo 3: Ready for take off
When trying to capture images of these white butterflies I have noticed that they behave rather differently to the Peacock butterflies that I photographed before. They tend to be a lot more sensitive to movement and take flight the moment they sense a disturbance. They are therefore a lot harder to capture.
Photo: White Butterfly on Loosestrife
Photo: White Butterfly on Buddleia
Photo: Butterfly in flight
Photo: White Butterfly on Leaf
The Buddleia in front of our house is not producing the best blooms this year but fortunately it is still attracting lovely butterflies. It’s aptly named the butterfly bush. I discovered that in the case of butterflies it is better not to chase but rather to wait quietly until they settle.
Photo: Peacock Butterfly on Buddleia Shot of the Day
Photo: Peacock Butterfly landing on Buddleia
Photo: Peacock Butterfly on Buddleia ready for take off
Photo: Peacock Butterfly on Buddleia sideways
Photo: Peacock Butterfly on Buddleia underside of wing
