Butterflies

Butterflies are interesting little creatures. Catching sight of them always makes me feel childlike and carefree, even a bit lighter and free.
I've been taking a lot of time to study and observe little insects and creatures with the children that I take care of, and as a result, I am all the more aware of their presence and nuances. Butterflies are particularly intriguing to me,  for they seem to flutter about in a cheerful dance about the sky....without a care in the world. Surely they are hard at work in their task of nature, but they appear to do it with such ease.

We happened to notice a butterfly "fest" on our patio this weekend. Fortunately, one butterfly was not the least bit camera shy. It did not even flinch when I positioned the camera inches from it's body! What a rarety....so I was thrilled to capture it! Here are some shots of them perching happily on our outdoor carpeted area.