Silver Spotted Skipper / myLot

@CarolDM (203396)

Nashville, Tennessee

July 19, 2019 10:58am CST

Captured a silver spotted skipper butterfly in Dustin's garden this morning. I see more butterflies the hotter it gets. They are enjoying the two butterfly bushes in the garden. My favorite part of July and August is seeing the butterflies. The hummingbirds also visit as well. They are very entertaining. You can see a little more of the garden in the background if you look close. An angel and a bench. @LindaOHio asked to see more from the garden. Here is one photo for you. I will take more later. Enjoying your Friday everyone? Plans for the weekend?

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crazyhorseladycx

@crazyhorseladycx (39503)

• United States

19 Jul 19

great shot, ms. carol! i still miss the butterfly bushes here 's they sure 'nough 'ttracted many beauties. 'tis been so hot 'n dry here that purty much the 'nly thingies bloomin 'd be the trumpet vine, chaste tree 'n desert willow.

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crazyhorseladycx

@crazyhorseladycx (39503)

• United States

19 Jul 19

@CarolDM yer welcome :) i tried to get some pics this morn 'f the butterflies/bees/hummers visitin' the trumpet vine. i fear 'twas too bright (the sun) 'n regardless which settin' i used'n my camera 'twas jest a mess, lol. stay cool, my friend!

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CarolDM

@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jul 19

Thank you! I get out in the heat for a few minutes and take photos, there are so many right now. They love the heat. We have had the opposite as you know. Take care!

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CarolDM

@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jul 19

@crazyhorseladycx You have to get out early or late to get the best photos.

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Scott Andersen

@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

19 Jul 19

what an amazing butterfly!!!! you should do a book the flowers and butterflies of Dustin's Garden!!!

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CarolDM

@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jul 19

Thanks. Skippers are very common. But they are usually plain brown. And a lighter shade. I like this dark brown one and the silver spot catches your eye. I am considering a book, many have suggested. Thanks again.

Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (135583)

• Marion, Ohio

19 Jul 19

Nice photo. Waiting for the sun to go down here.

Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (44560)

• United States

19 Jul 19

Dustin's garden is so beautiful and I'm sure very peaceful, too. My plans are to be discharged from this hospital in Charleston and spend the night at our daughter's. Then home tomorrow, Lord willing.

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CarolDM

@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jul 19

Thank you. Yes it is very peaceful to sit in the garden. I have more photos to share as well. I love being out there. I go out early and then late with his crazy weather. I hope you go home today.

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