Snapshot Saturday: Butterfly

To go along with last week’s image we have another butterfly photo. I don’t have many images that are featured as a pair so enjoy this while it lasts. We are barely touching on the many photos I’ve taken over the last couple years. It will take us until September before I run out of what I consider my best shots. And there are many more after that. I also expect to shoot more between now and then. There are some amazing sunsets here in Tucson that I want to capture.

Butterfly. May 2019. f/5. 1/250. 55mm.

This is the first of the two butterfly images I shot in Fairbanks, AK. This was in the same sequence of shots as the last butterfly image. And just like the other image, I used the standard 18mm-55mm lens that came with my Canon Rebel T7i at purchase. This is my favorite of the two butterfly images because it features more of the wings than the first image. Also, the butterfly looks less judgmental than they did in the other photo. Which is your favorite of the two? Let me know in the comments.

Throwback Thursday Poetry: Happiness and Hatred

Hate filling my blood and bones
the hate keeps me so alone
anger for things i don’t understand
Anger’s the only friend i have
no compassion for other’s or myself
no compassion from anyone else

to see so much Happiness all around
to wonder if your share is underground
the friendships never last anymore
lasting forever in the days of yore
one seeks out friendships but is denied
how do you make friends if others don’t try

Hate and Happiness work side by side
just like Humility and Pride
what’s in a life if it hasn’t been shared
what’s in a life if nobody cares
caring for others who share their life
but sharing yours is something they don’t like