American Hover Fly, Monarch Butterfly and Horrible Thistle

: American Hover Fly, Monarch Butterfly and Horrible Thistle; I didn't notice the Hover Flies in the thistle when I took this image. After I saw them I was surprised that they weren't bees in spite of their looks. And 'Horrible Thistle' is the name of this plant. Go figure!; Created by: Travlynwomyn.; Tools Used: KonicaMinoltaDiMage A2; Created on: February, 2007; Image Views: 259; Average Views per Day: 0.6; Image Number: 35879

Comments:

Alandra from westcoast Canada on May 12, 2007 at 3:34 AM said:

have just spotted this one, Vicki, it's very eye-catching. Love the curved form of the thistle, and the butterfly just tops it off, hanging there like a piece of stained glass. background very effective also :)

TravlynWomyn from Watkins Glen Summer on May 7, 2007 at 7:49 AM said:

Thank you for your positive compliment. I rather enjoy your pieces too - even when I can't always take time to comment. Vicki

Artsyinchicago from Northern Burbs of Illinois on May 6, 2007 at 10:29 PM said:

This is one of my favorites. Great shot!

TravlynWomyn from Miami, Florida - for a few more days on Mar 15, 2007 at 1:45 PM said:

No apologies needed, Anne. They look more like bees to me too! I really try to find out the names of critters I post on here - there's always something to learn - for me, anyway. I'm glad you enjoyed the image. Vicki

TravlynWomyn from Miami, Florida - for a few more days on Mar 15, 2007 at 1:44 PM said:

Anne on Mar 15, 2007 at 11:24 AM said:

Vicki - I noticed that after I had commented and took a better look. *LOL* Please forgive me. (HUG) A great picture anyway. *grin*

TravlynWomyn from Miami, Florida - for a few weeks on Mar 15, 2007 at 12:04 AM said:

Thank you for your comments,Tania, Carol, Anne and Alex. There was a gator swimming in the lake at the same time I got this - but it was on the other side! I think you're right about it being the national flower of Scotland, Anne. I rather like them. But those aren't bees - I really had to do my homework to confirm that fact - they are called 'Hover Flies'. Vicki

Whittler from Maine on Mar 14, 2007 at 6:44 PM said:

WOW!! very nice.

Anne from West Virginia on Mar 14, 2007 at 1:38 PM said:

Just as the bees and the butterfly, I love thistles. People used to say I was as prickly as one. *LOL* But, back to picture, I believe thistles are Scotland's National Flower but I am probably wrong. *LOL* Wonderful picture.

Shutterbug from Maine on Mar 14, 2007 at 6:58 AM said:

Very pretty photo!

Carol

Tania (TMR8) from Taranaki New Zealand on Mar 14, 2007 at 12:00 AM said:

I love the colours and textures of this photo great comp also

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