The Metamorphosis of Butterflies from 2014 came together from my finally digging through archives of Flower Hill Farm photographs from last summer. Witnessing the metamorphosis of butterflies is a treasured ritual I share with thousands of other individuals who hold dear these remarkable beings. Raising butterflies nourishes my imagination and opens it to change and an ever present sense of wonder. Hour by hour and day by day convey countless small miracles to observe – bringing light and hope … [Read more...] about Metamorphosis of Butterflies from 2014
Flower Hill Farm BUTTERFLIES OF 2011 ~ Favorite White Admiral and Red-spotted Purple
White Admiral (left) and Red-spotted Purple on Beauty bush 2009 When I began this series, I had thought to just include photos for 2011, but with some butterflies, and especially these, I am including some from the past three years. The link between the White Admiral Limenitis arthemis arthemis and the Red-spotted Purple Limenitis arthemis astyanax is a fascinating one. If I understand it correctly, here in Massachusetts, the more southernly Red-spotted Purple and northern White Admiral … [Read more...] about Flower Hill Farm BUTTERFLIES OF 2011 ~ Favorite White Admiral and Red-spotted Purple
Flower Hill Farm BUTTERFLIES OF 2011 ~ Favorite White Admiral and Red-spotted Purple
White Admiral (left) and Red-spotted Purple on Beauty bush 2009When I began this series, I had thought to just include photos for 2011, but with some butterflies, and especially these, I am including some from the past three years. The link between the White Admiral Limenitis arthemis arthemis and the Red-spotted Purple Limenitis arthemis astyanax is a fascinating one. If I understand it correctly, here in Massachusetts, the more southernly Red-spotted Purple and northern White … [Read more...] about Flower Hill Farm BUTTERFLIES OF 2011 ~ Favorite White Admiral and Red-spotted Purple
