Surprise Surprise
Usually I can’t get near these before they are fluttering away but I looked down and there it was, a butterfly, still pumping up its wings. It was only just born a butterfly and must have climbed up on the blade of grass that gave it some isolation while it fully came to its butterfly form. So I said hello and took her picture. She didn’t mind.
While I was doing that a Jumping spider came along and performed for us. Turning this way and that, a little dance of nature to entertain while the hard work of cramping down for the shot was undertaken. It’s ok to say of a spider : Sweet little thing. Delightful character. Wonderful nature.
Evidence of its recent moth meal in the scales on its ‘fur’, here and there.
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It’s no coincidence what appears as nature since it is my nature appearing. The order of things is from inside to ‘outside’. So when a butterfly shows up where none should be I take notice and allow the simple acknowledgment of what it is symbolic of, new form, new life.
Let it be.
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For two days the same kind of butterfly has been under the outside light, just sitting there. And now it’s gone. I suspect a hungry Gecko got it, judging from the disturbance beneath its last position – flowers and holders upturned.
What does that symbolise then?
Everything has its time.
© Mark Berkery ……. Click any picture and click again to enlarge
Nature's Place 
Amazing that I came across this post today. Ironically, and more likely, somewhat synchronistically, I wrote about a butterfly today. :-)
With Love and Gratitude,
The Intentional Sage
Thanks all. A bit of a breeze that wave of commentary. ((:
Great macros Mark. I love to see the details and your entirely photoworks on macro. Nice to know you and have a great day Mark!
wow!! wonderful!
you captured the beauty of nature so well! Isn’t that amazing to see them this up close and personal>:-)
Hi.
It was some great pictures of butterflies..great aperture of camera also. I find difficult to take a picture like this.
Stunning!
Great photos!
[…] Usually I can’t get near these before they are fluttering away but I looked down and there it was, a butterfly, still pumping up its wings. It was only just born a butterfly and must have climbed up on the blade of grass that gave it some isolation while it fully came to its butterfly form. So I said hello and took her picture. She didn’t mind. While I was doing that a Jumping spider came along and performed for us. Turning this way and that, a l … Read More […]
Fantastic pictures… and as others have stated, thoughts as well. The butterfly has always held a special meaning to me and I love the way you portrayed it in thoughts and pictures. Great post!
Thanks Bonnie.
Lovely photographs, though I’m kinda freaked out by creepy crawlies. (: Nice.
amazing pics.
How wonderful to be a butterfly! From egg, to larva, then pupa and finally adult They kiss the flowers and sip the nectar.
They are good pollinators and best friends of farmers.
So real! You make such nice piece of art!!
AMAZING!!!!!!!!
Really great photos.The jumping spider is just beautiful :D.Thank you for sharing :)
I’m glad you got freshly pressed for this; unique shots.
Thanks all. Glad you like the pix, and words. Nature is amazing and helps calm the waters of a troubled human nature when the time is right.
amazing pictures. really digging the spider…who knew that something freaks the crap out of me in real life would look so fascinating and beautiful in photograph?
I think her picture looks very natural and beautiful view seen by the eye
This works great!
Fantasic macro photography!
Such beautiful Pictures! Great Job!!
Hey! Great Post and the pictures are Awesome. You Rock!
your friends,
XR VOLUME
Hi..that was some great pictures of butterflies..great aperture of camera also. I find difficult to shoot a picture like this.
I love the quality of your photo so clear and so pretty..
They’re really inspiring..
[…] Surprise Surprise (via Nature’s Place) Juni 23, 2010 // 0 Usually I can’t get near these before they are fluttering away but I looked down and there it was, a butterfly, still pumping up its wings. It was only just born a butterfly and must have climbed up on the blade of grass that gave it some isolation while it fully came to its butterfly form. So I said hello and took her picture. She didn’t mind. While I was doing that a Jumping spider came along and performed for us. Turning this way and that, a l … Read More […]
nice photos. you make me bemused!!!!
Amazing photography, but what grabs my attention are your thoughts. The life cycle of a butterfly is egg, larva, pupa, and imago (egg, caterpillar, cacoon, adult), evidentally each stage of life comes in it’s own time, just as you’ve noticed and expressed.
Each of us are here on this planet to acheive our predestined goals. Some species of moths and butterflies live briefly, while others seem to last seasons. Perhaps the one you caught got down to business and carried out it’s mission (often to simply reproduce), giving it’s own life to the gecko, enabling it have enough energy to reach it’s own goal.
The symbolism may be that change is on the horizon and a part of your life will ‘die’ (not to scare you, don’t mean actual death, but rather the ‘death’ of a relationship that you’ve been struggling with, an aspect of business, etc.). Or I could be completely wrong and have totally missed the mark; sadly, wouldn’t be the first time. None the less, I’ve enjoyed your photography and your thoughts. Thank you for posting them.
life is all around us, if we only stop to look, notice and appreciate. thank you for sharing your tiny moments with us.
Thanks all, for your comments. Glad you enjoyed the pix, and for those who see a little deeper.
All the best. M
amazing macro photos u have… :)
amazing photos! I like the butterfly shots. It looks so fuzzy that close up! Great eye!
Congrats on the front page feature. I love the butterfly the most, and the spider, while amazing, genuinely creeps me out. What kinda camera/lens did you use?
awesome pics
Hey great pics! I love butterflies! Not so big on spiders, kind of have a phobia. . .don’t think I’d want to get sooo close, yuck!
Wow…amazing! I’m impressed…awesome shots.
These are great close ups. I love photography and photos like these inspire me to take the art more seriously.
My god my skin is crawling just looking at those photos!
Thanks
Incredible photographs. I love the eyes on the spider. It’s easy to forget how intricately designed even the smallest creatures are. Thanks for posting.
Wow.
The pics are almost scary. The spider with 4 eyes can give anyone sleepless nights.
Great work. Are you a specialist in macro?
Lovely,lovely!
You made a spider look cute! Great shots.
Beautiful photos what kind of camera do you have? Thanks, Elena
Very good job! So beautiful!
Amazing photographs. I am fond of nature, and it was a delight coming across your post! The spider was exceptionally interesting.
Fabulous.. thanks for the words as well…. EVERYTHING is important… no matter how small…. great gifts they are … Blessings Bev
I love the details – all those little hairs. Thanks for sharing!
how cute :)) ! I love nature
WOW!!!!!! SPECTACULAR PHOTOGRAPHS!!!! Amazing you could get so close! Physically how close were you (wondering how much you were zoomed in)?
Congrats on getting Freshly Pressed – I can see why they picked this post!
Wow… Amazing shots. Fantastic detail.
Amazing Pictures! The detail you captured is almost spiritual. They even look friendly. It makes me wonder what they think of humans and the world in general. Their lives?
These pictures are amazing. Inspiring. Nature is so beautiful!
Thanks for sharing!
Great pictures! I’m not a fan of spiders, but you made that spider almost look cute.
Gorgeous! When I saw the second jumping spider shot, I had to say, “Awww…” And in the one below it, it kind of looks like it’s smiling. :)
I went to the Butterfly exhibit in DC and thought I had some awesome butterfly pics (I just blogged them today)…and then I saw yours. Great pictures!
I hate spiders, but I have to tell you the close up of that jumping spider ALMOST makes it cute! :)
You know…butterflies that close-up aren’t so beautiful…jk…but seriously. :-) The spider…well…I wish I had not just eaten. I must say…I don’t think insects are meant for close-ups. But, they are great pictures!!
Dude! Such amazing photos. My favorite is the front of the spider with its row of eyes. Now THAT will get your attention! Fantastic shots. Thanks for sharing these!