A Knoxville Afternoon
Some photos from my recent trip to Knoxville. I took these on Saturday, July 21st. It was the day of our son Adam’s 34th birthday. A great day all around. The photos below are of a back-lit lily, seeming to glow from within; a very determined beetle, trying to climb its way across the yard, a single blade of grass at a time – he would climb one blade, fall off and land on his back, turn himself back over, then attempt another blade of grass – a truly laborious process; some flowers that are lovingly cared for by Adam and his partner Dusty; a beautiful Gulf Fritillary that flitted very obligingly from blossom to blossom, giving me several views of his beautiful wings; a loving bumble bee, that seems to be hugging the yellow marigold – his pose reminded me of a line from a poem by Walt Whitman. Enjoy!!
“. . .those I love engirth me, and I engirth them.” – WaltWhitman
Your photographs brought the beautiful subjects right up to my eyes to inspect thoroughly and enjoy. I reflected back on my attempts to take closeups of insects, butterflys, and flowers in different lighting out doors and being an amateur photographer winning a few prizes can speak about your photography Paula. YOU ARE A PICTORIALIST WITH YOUR GREAT STUDIES OF SUBJECTS THAT SPEAK SO BEAUTIFULLY TO US. WE NEED BEAUTY OF GOD’S NATURE IN OUR LIVES. THANK YOU PAULA!
Coming from you, Ann, your compliments on my photography mean a great deal. Thank you very much. I am very glad you enjoyed the photos. Butterflies, flowers, and all sorts of bugs are among my very favorite subjects!
Great photos… love them…
Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed them – come back!