Saturday, August 17, 2013

Butterflies, Coneflowers, and a Baby Fawn

It has been some time since I posted flowers for Today's Flowers or anything for Camera Critters so I thought today I'd post some of the photos I've taken these last few weeks while I've been away from blogging.
The first one above was taken while my Granddaughters were here. We had gone to the park to have a picnic and so they could play. One little butterfly bush was in the middle of the playground and I got lucky that a butterfly actually showed up. I know it's a Fritillary but not sure which kind of Fritillary it is.

Every other day or so my Granddaughters would ride the golf cart out to the front of our property looking for butterflies and picking coneflowers. I like the light pink color of this one. Every so often I get lucky when it comes to that bubbly bokeh. I'm really liking it in this shot!

A white coneflower with more bubbly bokeh.

This morning (Friday) Hubby and I started out the driveway and this little one was right in the middle of the front yard. I have seen it at the edge of the woods a few times but never this close. Mama is up there in the top left corner. You can tell the toddler was very curious about us. This is my Weekly Top Shot!
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48 comments:

  1. LindaAugust 17, 2013 at 12:25 AM

    Glorious captures, Carletta! If I had to pick a favourite it would be the darling fawn. :)

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  2. Margaret Birding For PleasureAugust 17, 2013 at 1:23 AM

    HI Carletta Beautiful shots. I will have to study that lovely butterfly and try and work out wich one it is when on holidays. Just off in a few hours to the Isle of Wight to see my daughter and family. Adore the fawn, so special to see it so close.

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  3. betty-NZAugust 17, 2013 at 1:42 AM

    What wonderful and bright shots! All are gorgeous!

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  4. RajeshAugust 17, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Beautiful flowers and butterfly.

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  5. diane bAugust 17, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    The light just caught the Bambi Beautifully. Your photography is super. Love the flowers and bokeh back ground. We are doing flowers at our camera club next time. Can I use your photos as examples please. You will be credited.

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  6. TexWisGirlAugust 17, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    ADORABLE little beauty in the end! love the bokeh, too!!!

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  7. donAugust 17, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    A fine series. Those flowers have exceptional bokeh. The young deer is a very interesting shot. Well done.

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  8. CarverAugust 17, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    Fantastic shots of the flowers, butterfly and deer.

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  9. A wondering starAugust 17, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    Fabulous series of photos :) The butterfly, flowers and bambi are all beautifully captured!

    Jorunn Norge

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  10. MJAugust 17, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    aww... the Coneflowers and butterflies and fantastic!!! But gosh, the little fawn with its spots, how adorable. ♥

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  11. NickiAugust 17, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    Great flower shots, but super cute on the doe.

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  12. RedAugust 17, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    You'd better have your grand daughters over some more as you got some great flower shots when they visited.

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  13. Jenn JilksAugust 17, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    Well done getting the fawn! We have a few, but haven't seen any. Only the tracks.
    Cheers from Cottage Country Ontario

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  14. Misty DawnSAugust 17, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous photos!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE the fawn!

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  15. darlinAugust 17, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    Stunning photos, I love your macro shots, the butterfly is nicely shot too; crisp and clear. You definitely have a gift for taking photos, you take beautiful shots!

    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  16. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 17, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    So lovely -- great catch on the beautiful butterfly. Yyour granddaughters must have been in heaven riding that golf cart around your beautiful place. I'm glad you didn't stop taking pictures...these are wonderful.

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  17. UnknownAugust 17, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    Gorgeous photos, absolutely stunning!

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  18. AnonymousAugust 17, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    Beautiful macro shot and of course I love the deer photo ~ happy weekend to you ~ carol,xo

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  19. IdaAugust 17, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    Simply beautiful shots. That fawn just made my heart skip a beat, it's so sweet.

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  20. eileeninmdAugust 17, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    Carletta, your flowers are beautiful. And the little fawn is adorable. Cute visitors. Have a happy weekend!

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  21. PinkOddyAugust 17, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    Wow what great shots. The flowers are my favourite but they are all great.

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  22. AnonymousAugust 17, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    Wonderful capture of the fawn!

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  23. SandyCarlsonAugust 17, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    These are pure magic. Thank you, Carletta!

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  24. Betsy Banks AdamsAugust 17, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    I love the Butterfly and the Coneflowers --but I ADORE that little fawn... What a Sweetie.

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  25. aspiritofsimplicityAugust 17, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    I love the first shot of the white cone flower and of course the fawn is spectacular.

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  26. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieAugust 18, 2013 at 12:32 AM

    Such beautiful details in all your photos, Carletta! How wonderful to see that pretty little fawn right in your own front yard. Lovely. xo

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  27. Coloring Outside the LinesAugust 18, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    Great shots, especially the adorable fawn!

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  28. January ZeleneAugust 18, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    I like how the flower was captured! great perspective!

    Stargazers

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  29. Anne (cornucopia)August 18, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    Great photos! I like the butterfly best.

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  30. Betty ManousosAugust 18, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    hi carletta

    these are fantastic captures!!
    oh, look at that cute little guy!

    i envy your place. LOL!
    that's my dream view everyday!

    happy sunday~

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  31. LauraAugust 18, 2013 at 11:05 AM


    A beautiful series Carletta! The link is now open for I Heart Macro :-)

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  32. KmcblackburnAugust 18, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Those eyes, those ears....sigh :)

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  33. JunieRose2005August 18, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    Beautiful pictures, Carletta!

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  34. Karin M.August 18, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    A very nice photo series .. great job ...
    Best regards, Karin

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  35. FABAugust 18, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    Super images Carletta. Love the Coneflowers and that delightful fawn.

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  36. AnonymousAugust 18, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Carletta,
    Neat set of pictures. I have to admit, the baby fawn is my favorite. Fun stuff.

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  37. Linda W.August 18, 2013 at 10:24 PM

    Beautiful photos, but I especially like the one of the baby deer.

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  38. Kerri FarleyAugust 19, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    These are gorgeous! LOVE that bokeh - and that baby :)

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  39. NancyAugust 19, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    That baby is just too cute...I love the way the light is shining on his back....and to think he was in your yard.....WOW...

    The flower shots are beautiful....Coneflowers are one of my all time favorites....

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  40. msdewberryAugust 19, 2013 at 11:54 PM

    That bokeh is amazing, it adds such an awesome element to photos!
    Baby fawn is a beauty! He doesn't even seem the least bit afraid. Our town has so many deer in it, the other day three young male deer right in our front yard. Its nice to see them!
    Glad to see your are back, hope you had a great holiday!

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  41. Míriam LuizaAugust 20, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    Nunca vi um bichinho desses de perto! Que privilégio o seu! As fotos estão lindas e transmitem vida! Felicidades para você e suas netas!

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  42. kayerjAugust 20, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    I always love visits to your place.

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  43. imacAugust 21, 2013 at 5:36 AM

    Just beautiful my friend, all beautiful captures.
    Our Header Challenge this week is Butterflies, come across and see.

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  44. RoseAugust 21, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    There just is nothing cuter than a fawn...maybe some as cute. But not cuter. You are so blessed to have this creature visit.

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  45. SandyCarlsonAugust 21, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    Goodness! These are stunning.

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  46. imacAugust 22, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    A beautiful oost.

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  47. Jenn JilksAugust 23, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    Lovely

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  48. AnonymousAugust 26, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    Oh that fawn how adorable. What a sweet face.

    Great picture take.

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