Rainy Morning With the Butterflies

@CarolDM (203396)
Nashville, Tennessee
August 28, 2020 10:58am CST
Was out having coffee in the screen room earlier. A fast cup of coffee as it was so muggy, like a sauna out there. Then the rain came, a quick shower. Should get more later. Before the rain I snapped this photo of a little brown skipper butterfly in Dustin's garden. Many of these tiny butterflies are all over both bushes. I always enjoy seeing the different types all through the end of September usually.
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
28 Aug 20
You sure know every butterfly that stops by Dustin's garden. It's a beautiful sunny day here.
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
28 Aug 20
@CarolDM We will get some of that rain tomorrow when it swings our way.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Aug 20
@DianneN Enjoy the day.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Aug 20
I watch them every single day, even when it rains. Enjoying the rain.
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28 Aug 20
Lovely composition you got there! We have butterflies and moths all over the neighborhood too with this rainy season. Thanks for sharing!
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Aug 20
Thanks, glad to hear you see them as well.
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28 Aug 20
@CarolDM You're welcome! Yeah, they are all around and my dogs are fond of chasing them hehe. Thanks for your response.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Aug 20
@StyleWithSense Many are not seeing too many lately, it is good to know when someone sees them, they are declining.
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@thelme55 (79309)
• Germany
29 Aug 20
Wow! That is a beautiful butterfly. You are lucky to have Dustins garden.
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@thelme55 (79309)
• Germany
29 Aug 20
@CarolDM Yes, they are indeed pretty.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Aug 20
Thanks, they are all pretty to me.
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@LindaOHio (222280)
• United States
29 Aug 20
Dustin's garden has so many surprises. Another great capture. Have a wonderful Saturday.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Aug 20
I agree and thanks fro saying that. You do the same.
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@LindaOHio (222280)
• United States
29 Aug 20
@CarolDM Thanks!
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• Rupert, Idaho
28 Aug 20
Very nice photo, and sounds like a nice time watching them
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Aug 20
Thanks, I always enjoy seeing them.
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• Rupert, Idaho
28 Aug 20
@CarolDM That is great to hear
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@nawala123 (20871)
• Indonesia
29 Aug 20
Having coffee while raining. Very good combination
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Aug 20
I agree.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Aug 20
@nawala123 You too.
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@nawala123 (20871)
• Indonesia
30 Aug 20
@CarolDM good evening
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@popciclecold (40215)
• United States
28 Aug 20
It's been a long time, since I saw a little butterfly. In fact I really see any. Nice photo.
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• United States
28 Aug 20
@CarolDM Hadn't much thought about until your post.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Aug 20
I see them every day in the summer. I wish you did as well. Thank you.
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@marlina (154103)
• Canada
29 Aug 20
Keep enjoying the butterflies
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Aug 20
I will do that, thank you.
@wolfgirl569 (135664)
• Marion, Ohio
29 Aug 20
I finally got a purple butterfly bush today.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Aug 20
Oh good for you!
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
28 Aug 20
That's great you got a pic before the rain. I hope the rain turned off the sauna.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
28 Aug 20
@CarolDM That's good you're inside.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Aug 20
Yes, the garden is only a few steps from the deck. I am back inside now.
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@JudyEv (381960)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Aug 20
That's more of a nondescript colour but still cute.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Aug 20
Yes the skippers are always this color.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
28 Aug 20
I love them too
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Aug 20
I know you do.
@hillhjill (23761)
• United States
28 Aug 20
You take such good pictures and it's very beautiful, hope you enjoyed your coffee in your sauna lol.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Aug 20
Thank you, have been suing my iPhone lately.
• Philippines
29 Aug 20
I love this photo. Very beautiful!
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Aug 20
Thank you.
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@snowy22315 (208823)
• United States
28 Aug 20
That is sweet. Our rain starts some time tomorrow I think. It's nice at the moment although hot.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Aug 20
We have rain today and tomorrow. And for the next few days scattered storms.
@Juliaacv (56180)
• Canada
28 Aug 20
That is a pretty shot. Your ears must be burning. I was just chatting with Deb about your eyesight post yesterday.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Aug 20
Thanks, I have been watching the butterflies.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54715)
• United States
28 Aug 20
I’ve been seeing a lot of butterflies.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Aug 20
That is good to hear.
• Santiago, Chile
28 Aug 20
Beautiful picture Carol! I am not a fan of butterflies I don't find them beautiful! I am sorry for saying it. But your picture is wonderful!
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Aug 20
Thanks, wow I have never heard anyone say that before.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Aug 20
@jvicentevalera They are like a presence to me in the garden. I almost feel my son around when they visit. But that's just me. We are all different.
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• Santiago, Chile
28 Aug 20
@CarolDM I mean their wings are beautiful but they're physics I don't find them beautiful. =(
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• India
28 Aug 20
I haven't seen any butterflies since many days. Have a good day
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Aug 20
That is too bad. You do the same.
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