Butterflies

The other day I noticed there were lots of butterflies fluttering around the butterfly bush.

DSC_4511As I approached the bush, about two dozen butterflies flew away.

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DSC_4542However, it didn’t take long for them to return.

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DSC_4501Do you see the “heart” on this one. I can’t determine if it is the butterfly’s design or from the light on its wings.

DSC_4506Not every butterfly is perfect.

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DSC_4524Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.  ~Nathaniel Hawthorne