Flight of the Long-tailed Skipper

 “In this world in which we live 

simplicity and kindness 

are the only magic wands that work wonders” 

― L. Frank Baum

The long-tailed skipper in flight - Summer of 2024

Artsy Version - HERE 

Transparent Wings - Hummingbird Moth

    “Life truly is precious. 

 Gather every moment of it into your arms 

 & embrace it.”

 ― Paula Abdul

Print Available - HERE 

Ebony Jewelwings - Male and Female

 “Life is a series of thousands of tiny little miracles. Notice them.”

 – Unknown 

 Ebony Jewelwing damselflies - the female is perched on the leaf. The male is flying by in a blur in the background. 

 

Print Available - HERE

In The Purple - A Hummingbird Moth

"For every beauty 

there is an eye somewhere to see it. 

For every truth 

there is an ear somewhere to hear it. 

For every love there is a heart 

somewhere to receive it." 

- Ivan Panin

Print Available - HERE 

Monarch in Flight over the Butterfly Bush

“Observe the wonders as they occur around you. Don't claim them. Feel the artistry moving through and be silent.”

~ Kahlil Gibran

Print Available - HERE

Pre-Launch and Lift-off

Japanese Beetle  

on (and off) the Teasel.

Just some of the things I see when I'm out walking.

Heritage Park

Blacksburg, Virginia 

Hummingbird Moth Flies To the Verbena

“If we counted our blessings instead of our money, 

we would all be rich.” 

- Linda Poindexter

Print Available - HERE 

Looks Like Fun!

In all of living, have much fun and laughter. Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured. 

 ― Gordon B. Hinckley

I have a HUGE fascination with flight!  I was able to capture this Red Milkweed Beetle during his flight :) 
These little beetles always look so happy!  Their markings make them look like they have a smile on all the time :)