A Birthday and a Butterfly

Yesterday was a big day around here as my youngest turned "5!"  We celebrated by having a BBQ, making snow cones and playing a riveting round of mini-golf.

ISO 1000 ~ 28mm ~ f/6.3 ~ 1/3200

© Corrie M. Avila

We've also been fostering Monarch Caterpillars and had our first Butterfly emerge the morning of my son's birthday!  My son promptly named her "Joan" and we kept an eye on her to allow a safe release outside once her wings were dry.

macro shot of her wing just after emerging

ISO 2000 ~ 60mm ~ f/4.5 ~ 1/60 sec

© Corrie M. Avila

just before she took flight

ISO 200 ~ 60mm ~ f/4.5 ~ 1/640 sec

© Corrie M. Avila

Have an enjoyable Memorial Weekend, but remember freedom isn't free....

Capturing the Moment,

Corrie <3