I had planned to write a rather large post to take you on a tour through my garden but somehow the day got away on me. It’s the Canada Day long weekend coming up and we’re looking forward to some quality family time. The house is clean, the beds are made, and the bathrooms are sparkling. I have steaks marinating in the freezer, hamburgers ready, and pies in the works.
Between all the preparations I took a minute and sat down with a glass of ice cold water, camera in hand, and waited for that elusive butterfly that had been taunting me all morning. It had been flitting through the yard and around my head and not once did it land anywhere near me. So I set out some bait: a jar full of lilacs. I knew it could not resist and sooner or later I would “capture” it. And yes, well the rest is history.
I edited this in Lightroom with one of Kim’s presets (kk_oldendays) … a click of a button and magic happens.
Happy Canada Day to all my Canadian friends! I’ll see everyone next week or you can find me on Instagram if you’re interested in our weekend shenanigans!
A wonderful capture Barb have a wonderful family weekend…
Had to stop by and get my lilac fix, and got a pretty butterfly to boot. Oh and to tell you I will be right over for the weekend I heard you had pies baking. Have a wonderful weekend.
just beautiful. enjoy your canada day weekend!
Oh Barb…. so lovely… I love what ‘stillness’ gifted you….. such a beautiful moment….
your weekend plans sound so special….. well done on the prep!!
enjoy… xo
Beautiful and a great reminder to be STILL!! Hope you have a fantastic weekend with family :)
Gorgeous ! Worth waiting for :) Have a WONDERFUL weekend !
Such a pretty butterfly, wonderful capture, Barb !
Happy Canada Day … have a great time with your family !
Sylvia
Have a wonderful time with your family!
Absolutely beautiful capture. It actually looks like the butterfly is attached to the pail handle! Wish I was able to grow lilacs but it is too hot in the Sacramento Valley for them. Happy Canada Day!
Breath taking capture, what a delightful gift of nature! Have a wonderful weekend.
You are so clever to entice the butterfly with the lilacs! Love your photo so delicate and pretty! Enjoy your long weekend with family and good eats!!!
Happy Canada Day, Barb, and have a wonderful weekend!
hi barb … what a perfect capture! wishing you a nice long weekend with your family!!
Quiet time. Soooo good! Wish I’d had some this week, it was a crazy, hectic week around here. I think things have settled down so I can find my own quiet time. In the meantime, enjoy, enjoy, enjoy your family holiday weekend!
I’m so glad you took a rest for a moment…what a beautiful capture! These presets of Kim’s sound wonderful.
Happy Canada Day!
Such a beautiful butterfly! Happy Canada Day to you and your family. :)