Flowers, A Couple of Butterflies, and a Leaf

 

I like to photograph zinnias but this variety (basically a big ball of petals) is my least favorite, but there it was, and I had a camera, so here it is.

 

Skipper butterfly

 

Every time I see this photo I think of the R&B song by Etta James called Something’s Got a Hold on Me.  Several decades later Christina Aguilera did a cover of it and it is really pretty good.  To me it doesn’t have the same feel as Etta Jame’s, but still it’s a good take on the song.

 

I’ve said this often (and will probably continue to say it often) one of the big reasons I like zinnias is the Art Deco look of it sepal, the part between the petals and stem.  This is a good example of that.  The look always makes me think of the top of the Chrysler Building in New York City.

 

Painted Lady butterfly

 

Newbie

 

Thank you for stopping by.

David

All photos taken with a Nikon D7100 and a Sigma 105mm macro lens.