Tuesday, October 25, 2011

A Little Luck

Oral surgery yesterday meant no photo walk, so this afternoon's visit to Lydia's garden -- despite discomfort -- lifted my spirits.  

Two monarchs, at least two Common Checkered Skippers, two Guly Fritillaries, and a number of other assorted skippers probed fading flowers for the last of their nectar.  There was plenty of action.
But it was stillness that I found enchanting.  A smile of spiky caterpillar slept in a tendril curl, rocking slightly, as if by an invisible mother, into slumber.
A little luck brings such unexpected pleasure.

Gulf Fritillary caterpillar, maybe?

1 comment:

Kella said...

Lovely, lovely photos, Robley! I hope you are recuperating and resting too. Healing vibes and wellness your way, my dear! Kella