Today I’m sharing a simple Great Spangled Fritillary photo taken yesterday while the butterfly nectared on a butterfly bush here in Arkansas.

Great Spangled Fritillary in Arkansas, Sebastian CountyGreat Spangled Fritillary in Arkansas

I was glad to see the fritillary butterfly in the garden. So far this year, I haven’t seen or photographed many butterflies at all. As much as I love bird photography, I also adore photographing other things with wings.

Today marks the second anniversary of the last day I had a conversation with my mother before her rapid physical and mental decline in hospice. Mom passed away just a few days later, on the Fourth of July.

I know it’s going to be a rough day for me. I’m hoping that being out in nature and sharing the great company of my dear friend Steve Creek and his amazing dog, Rosie, will help too.

Life is still good.

Mia

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