Charming Queen On A Rabbitbrush

Actually Debby, this is not a weed, but a native perennial shrub. They provide a vivid color and pollen source for insect, as other plants are fading. I have only photographed them in National Forests. This time was early November. Nothing else was blooming, and various butterflies were loving it.

Also, thank you for stopping by my gallery. I really appreciate it!

Thank you so much for that, Mariola. This queen was making it easy for me to photograph its beauty. An unexpected pleasure!

Thank you, Angela for your wonderful comment. I really appreciate that and the fave. Sometimes, you can have those stunning moments.

Thank you, Carol, for your lovely comment. It was a pretty special opportunity for me. I was photographing the beautiful, scenic landscape, and to see wildflowers and butterflies in November was quite wonderful indeed.

Thank you Antonis. So true about butterflies. They are my favorite.

Thank you, Christopher for the heads up about the nomination from a fellow artist. She has revealed herself, and I am delighted that it caught her attention. I appreciate you sharing it on Twitter, too!

Thank you dear Joan, for your lovely comment and the nomination for the Promotion #25. That was most sweet of you.

Thank you dear Jane for your lovely comment and for the opportunity to be on the Homepage of your art group, American Desert Southwest. A shallow depth of field shot gives me that natural soft focus background. Keeping it true photography. I am glad you like it and have chosen it as one of your favorites too! That means a lot.

Thank you so much, Marilyn for your lovely comment. A beautiful subject makes for beautiful photography. I appreciate your congratulatory message.

Thank you so much Christopher for your congratulatory message in regards to a Homepage Feature in your art group, 1000 Views. I really appreciate the special recognition of my work.

Thank you, Constance. I totally agree. I am glad you like my work.

They are just that, Denise. Thank you. I really appreciate you stopping by.

Thank you, Kirill. Butterflies are certainly amazing creatures to photograph. Difficult as well. I was most fortunate to have this experience, as my description relates.

Thank you Laurie. Sometimes those moments of just the right perspective and composition can be great. I am happy when they are.

Thank you Marian for your lovely words expressed. I was most pleased that its beauty could be showcased this day.

Thank you Ivete for visiting and sharing your lovely comment about this piece. I have to agree, as it is not easy to photograph butterflies as they are constantly on the move. It's great when you can have such a great moment as this.

Thank you kindly, Randy for the Homepage Feature in your art group WFS. I really appreciate the special recognition of my butterfly photography.

Aww, thank you so much Nancy for your lovely words expressed. I really appreciate it!

Thank you, Michael for your lovely comment. I glad you like this butterfly photography, and have chosen it as one of your favorites. I feel quite honored to have been able to capture its beauty and the colors of fall.

Thank you, Marilyn. You know first hand, how gloriously beautiful the colors of Arizona's landscape and fauna is. I am just glad it's Creator and designer, gives me the honor to experience it, and share it.

Thank you, Johanna for stopping by and sharing lovely comment. I really appreciate it! It certainly was a wonderful moment for me and my camera. I am sure the butterflies were having a great time too.