Photograph: Duskywing on Coastal Sunflower

A duskywing butterfly rests on a coastal sunflower at the El Dorado Nature Center in the late summer.

Another Fritillary in the Huntingon Beach Central Park

Fiery Skipper in Huntington Beach Central Park

 
 

A fiery skipper, Hylephila phyleus, resting on the leaves. I still need to work out where and how skippers fit in in relation to butterflies and moths.

Identification comes from my usual source (bugguide).

Garden Critters

One good reason to leave caterpillars alone:

Serendipity

A photo from my files.

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Sometimes we plan.

Sometimes, things just work out right.

This was a bit of both.

I had the camera, I went on the walk, I was looking.

I wanted to get the butterfly, a bee, and a flower all in one frame.

But I could never, ever have gotten the bee to rear back just so, or the butterfly to turn its antenna at just that angle.

I wouldn't have thought to ask, even had I known how.

I love it when things come together this way…

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

Speaking of photos, one of the possible alternatives for the final was to keep a notebook with a picture-per-day, plus possible comments. I figure it may as well serve a dual purpose. Besides, I like these pictures in themselves, and they cover a number of my favorite places to be.



While walking Cinder, I found myself at this year's kite festival.

Sunshine, kites, sand, and the ocean... What more could a person want.

Actually, it was kind of cloudy the second day, but that didn't seem to be stopping anyone.






Folks visiting the Balboa Fun Zone. It's loud, bright, and always worth a visit.











Sunny Shoes, Sandy Bay.


















A butterfly enjoying the sunshine.