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Lavender daze

Posted by Helen (Melbourne, Australia) on 15 October 2007 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.

This Cabbage Moth Pieris rapae took some time out smelling the lavender.

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Comments (18)

Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada

Good eye. The colours are quite exquisite.

15 Oct 2007 12:49am

@Michael Rawluk: Thanks Michael

badala from Leiria, Portugal

That is gorgeous.

15 Oct 2007 2:34am

@badala: Thanks

Olaide from Fort Collins, United States

sweet, soft colours. Truly beautiful.

15 Oct 2007 2:53am

@Olaide: I loved that soft mauve too. Thanks for the visit.

Organik Mum from Victoria, Australia

Gorgeous Helen! I can smell their scent from here. :)

15 Oct 2007 3:28am

@Organik Mum: I hope so. Thanks for your visit.

ColNed Pictures from Amersfoort, Netherlands

Very nice and soft shot. love the color.

15 Oct 2007 3:31am

@ColNed Pictures: Thanks, the colour was lovely on a sunny day and it smelt wonderful! Thanks for passing by!

Dimitrios from ATHENS, Greece

the aroma has does touched my PC.......mmmmmmmmm

15 Oct 2007 7:14am

@Dimitrios: ;-)

Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States

So delicate.

15 Oct 2007 7:21am

Morris J. Chisholm from Thunder Bay - Land of the Sleeping Giant, Canada

Beautifully done Helen.

15 Oct 2007 7:52am

@Morris J. Chisholm: Gee thanks Morris

Jason Kravitz from Brussels, Belgium

that is a pretty moth! The lavender looks nice as well.

15 Oct 2007 7:56am

@Jason Kravitz: Thanks Jason

Sandrine from United States

very nice shot, lovely soft colors.

15 Oct 2007 8:25am

amy from Rocky Mountain House, AB, Canada

I really like how the moth breaks up the chaos of the lavender. Lovely lovely lovely.... I can smell the lavender here.

15 Oct 2007 9:32am

@amy: Thanks Amy, you are always so complimentary!

Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States

Just an excellent composition Helen!

15 Oct 2007 9:55am

@Craiger: Hey thanks Craig

Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia

I like the lines in this composition, Helen, as well sa the subtle colours. The moth is the finishing touch.

15 Oct 2007 12:54pm

@Andrew Gould: Thanks Andrew. I was sure he'd fly off beforehand. I don't have much luck stalking Lepidoptera

Rebecca from Leicester, United Kingdom

Wow!!! Absolutely heavenly sea of lavender!! I love this one!! I can smell the delicious scents from here! Truly beautiful work, dear Helen.Thank you so much for stopping by at my blog today; I am so grateful to have this opportunity to enjoy this amazing picture!

15 Oct 2007 2:19pm

@Rebecca: Thanks Rebecca. This is certainly a warm fuzzy compliment. You made my day!