Monarch

Posted by Barbara (Florida, United States) on 3 January 2008 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.

I took this on December 27, 2007 at a local botanical gardens. There were many butterflies and bees around going from flower to flower. While it is not unusual to see during warmer weather this time of year, they could perish in the extreme blast of cold weather that has moved into the state of Florida. Temperatures dropped last night but tonight they predict it to be freezing.
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Comments (12)

Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States

Ohhhhhhhh, what a great capture, but you're right, Barb, the FREEZE that's upon us now may bring their demise. ... So sad!

3 Jan 2008 9:54am

@Judy: Thank you Judy. The weather affected many things use to sub tropical climate.

Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan

Save the butterflies!!!!I do love them very much! Hope you're not freezing!

3 Jan 2008 11:35am

@Japanalia: The heat is on that is how cold it is here. Born and raised in the north it should be easy for a short time at least.

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

That's beautiful, very much needed for my cold, cold, minus 30 body :)

3 Jan 2008 12:11pm

@Lorraine: I wish I could take more but it turned very cold for here. Truthfully I have been wishing to take photos of snow.

Sarah from Gainesville, United States

Beautiful Barbara! Lets hope last night's freeze didn't get them!

3 Jan 2008 12:28pm

@Sarah: Thank you Sarah. I do have some doubts, it was very cold here on the coast.

Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia

A lovely colorful shot and so well focused.

3 Jan 2008 1:26pm

@Michael Skorulski: A kind comment, thank you.

alla from Toronto, Canada

beautiful, beautiful, b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l!

3 Jan 2008 1:55pm

@alla: Thank you I am glad you liked it.

Wolfgang Prigge from Canada

Well done! If you care to see the one I took in August in the ditch in front of my house, have a look here:

3 Jan 2008 2:50pm

@Wolfgang Prigge: Thank you Wolfgang. I did take a look at your beautiful Monarch. It is a wonderful macro shot on pink flowers. They are a wonderful part of nature. I wanted to comment direct on the photo but did not see the option.

Sujit from Hyderabad, India

Fantastic. Beautiful colours. A happy new year to you.

3 Jan 2008 3:07pm

@Sujit: Thank you I was pleased with the colors too. Happy New Year to you as well. I was not able to access your blog photos. Your name takes me to your personal page.

Laurie from Lincoln, United States

Wow! Wonderful detail on this! Well done! =-)

3 Jan 2008 6:35pm

@Laurie: Thank you Laurie.

Jen from Alpharetta, United States

Beautiful butterfly!
I'm up near Atlanta and it's freezing here too...I moved south to get away from this nonsense!
Hope it warms up there soon!

4 Jan 2008 12:01am

@Jen: Thanks Jen. I like it cool but one day is enough at these low temps.

Dang from Marietta, United States

Nice going, Barb. I'm amazed you guys have any left, but it's been a bad year here with the drought. And you're right, this freeze is going to hit hard. Terrible, not only for insects, but citrus production too. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you guys, and hope it's over quick without much loss. I'd sure miss my Florida OJ in the mornings...
Br-r-r-r from Atlanta!

4 Jan 2008 12:46am

@Dang: Thanks Tom. There were several two days after Christmas. I am sure they did not get through last nights freeze. It is expected to warm up then some insects should reappear soon. This one fluttered continuously, so there is slight movement. As for the OJ, I have a tree full of sweet oranges. Not sure how they are today, frozen OJ perhaps.

Sujit Sudhi from Hyderabad, India

Thanks for pointing out the problem with the URL. Guess I've got it right this time.

4 Jan 2008 7:04am

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