Morning Darlene...hope you are well! I've had a great time looking at these lovely pictures, I've got to say that butterfly is a bit odd with the different coloured wings, must be a bit of a blunder, nature wise!! I shall return soon to view another one of your excellent albums, kindest regards and hugs, Andy.

said andyedwards 2006.08.18 at 01:38:57 PDT

Hi Darlene! I see you have been very busy with your camera. Great butterfly photos considering how difficult it is to have these little creatures pose. Thank you sincerely for your kind words in my guestbook for ‘Wings of Paradise 3’. Regards from Canada. Roger

said mineral108 2006.08.14 at 17:06:46 PDT

Looks like you had as much fun visiting as we did at the Butterfly Rainforest. Enjoyed this album very much. Carol, Florida

said albertsville 2006.07.20 at 05:16:48 PDT

Just stopped in for my second visit! When I got to the end I had to leave a message on the photo, thats such a cute photo. Did you get some good looking guy to take that photo? Now that's quit a poise for just some smuck just walking by, makes me wonder? Hugs, Laura

said hereslaura 2006.06.24 at 12:45:04 PDT

Darlene, Loved this album especially all the butterflies. I know how hard it is to capture a good photo of a butterfly. I went to "Blooms and Butterflies" at the Franklin Park Conservatory and used up a load of film trying to get a good one! Thanks for all your visits to my albums. I really appreciate all your comments. Connie

said camerabug1 2006.06.01 at 07:33:04 PDT

G'day Darlene and what a truly magical album, Nature's Angels. I loved the angels caught so delicately, those fun loving butterfly babes, and the water stopped in its flow in the pound fountain - you have added a real sparkle into my evening with these shots! Thank you very sincerely too for your great comments on my featured album yesterday - Aussie Sunrises/sets and yes it was, and still is, an awesome experience and thank you for adding to it with your message. (hugs) Lorraine, Australia

said aussiegypsy 2006.03.17 at 02:28:24 PST

A few years ago I visited my east coast childhood state of Massachusetts. My sister-in-law lived near Westford and told me about a butterfly place that my son & went to see (he'd volunteered out here at a butterfly exhibit in Santa Barbara, CA. We were very impressed with the museum (can't remember the name of it) and made sure we hit the one on the Canadian side of Niagra Falls as well. Thank you for sharing this album and telling us about the clearwing butterfly (had seen a photo of one somewhere but without a name). Looking forward to checking out your other albums. One of these days I'll have to get my east coast photos scanned and put on webshots. Right now I have my west coast photos on my bcharpen, bcharpen2, 3, and 4 sites. Looking forward to checking out the rest of your albums.

said bcharpen2 2006.03.12 at 11:12:11 PST

Dear Darlene, I know I have looked at this album before and am surprised that I left no comment before now. I love all the butterfly shots and I know they are not easy yo catch on camera. That clerwing is really amazing. Many happy memories here of you are Claudias day out Love and Hugs and hope you have a great weekend Jill

said jillbatchelor2 2006.03.04 at 09:03:15 PST

Hello there Darlene ,hope you don't mind but I just had to steal "Winged Beauty' for my favourite photos -it sure is exquisite!Hope you are well and enjoying life!Just love this album of yours and it is such a joy to be able to add to our favourites and friends!take good care -Love Lynne

said lynne294 2006.03.03 at 00:23:30 PST

Hi Darlene, this album is very beautiful. I really enjoyed the beautiful flowers and butterflies. Thanks for visiting my latest album of New Zealand and for your very kind words. Wishing you all the best, Yair.

said ykarelic4 2006.03.01 at 08:03:48 PST

Hi, Darlene! Your photos are unbelivable! Very nice butterflies, incredible shots! Congratulations! Thanks a lot for your kind comments about my albums. By the way I have a new one - Textile. I'll be happy if you visit it. Ljubomira (from Bulgaria)

said ljubomira100 2006.02.28 at 09:11:13 PST

Thanks for all your compliments Darlene! I'm very happy with the new album, even if I fear I need to change subject fot a while :o) Ciao! Roberto

said rodemicheli 2006.02.27 at 07:19:20 PST

Hi Darlene! Great album!! I love butterflies, too, and at this time of year a visit to a "butterfly garden" provides so much beauty and COLOR! (Not to mention warmth! I visited our local Butterfly Pavillion a few weeks ago and found that it was a wonderful tropical get-away in this arid state!) You have done a great job in capturing the beauty & I really like the clear-winged butterfly...I have never seen one before! I hope that all is well with your son now. He's been in my thoughts and prayers. God's blessings from Colorado. Your friend, Lynn

said lynncb7 2006.02.20 at 11:52:37 PST

Hi Darlene!!! I absolutely love the butterflies.....send me an e-mail. I have something to send you.....Hugs. Ginny

said ginnyann105 2006.02.04 at 18:35:55 PST

Hi Darlene! So many enjoyable things in this album, Butterflies, Birds, & Flowers, and all beautifully photographed. Well done! Thankyou for your kind words in my g/b of my Australia Day album. You should really try Vegemite, after all, it is American Owned now that they Bought our Australian Icon!... Best wishes.. Gladys, Western Australia.

said gladysclancy 2006.01.25 at 23:28:19 PST

Hi Darlene, I enjoy birds and butterflies. Those Blue Morpho are very hard to get a photo with their wings open. You did a great job, thanks for sharing... Darrell

said worldwide1001 2006.01.25 at 19:39:28 PST

Dar, Expected this to be an album about me, what's with that? hehehe All kidding aside you sure did a great job capturing nature close up. Thanks for sharing, Garry

said railfan55 2006.01.25 at 14:45:25 PST

Thanks Darlene! :o) Actually these are old-ish pics, the newest ones are in the 2nd London Zoo album... Have not been in a butterfly farm for a while now and your pics make me willing to go and try my new gear with our winged friends :o) Take care, Roberto

said rodemicheli 2006.01.25 at 01:47:04 PST

What fantastic shots of butterflies... Natures Angels. I am wondering about the last photo of the butterfly babes..Are they Natures Angels as well? :0O As always your photos are the best in my book..Hugs Laura

said Nannygoose 2006.01.24 at 19:45:03 PST

Those are two mighty good lookin babes at the end! Just wanted to say how great these pictures are. Love the blue butterfly photos. Hugs, Kris :)

said KrisApplegate 2006.01.23 at 17:56:26 PST

Hi Darlene, Well you did not waste all yor time in that butterfly house I see, wonderful photography, I am a great lover of butterfly's are get great pleasure taking pics of them, but I think the the two butterflys in the last picture are the best, take care and hugs galore Ken the Fen

said hircock100 2006.01.23 at 11:49:38 PST

Wow! Great photography.All of your albums are fantastic.Joan of Plattsburgh,NY.,USA

said joanph41 2006.01.23 at 04:19:24 PST

Wow Mrs. DOD, awesome captures of these flirty fleeing figures of flying fascination and fun figurines in fantastic forms of finesse and finish!!! Ya done good girl! The visit to Magic Wings must have been fun as your elegant collection is a wonderful tour of nature's angels inside! These lovely creatures aren't easy to shoot, but you have done that Well My Friend!! Wow, never saw a clear winged beauty like that before, amazing!!! Love the "butterfly Babes" to finish this superb portfolio, but must be difficult flying with those wrought iron wings, huh!!! I appreciate your kind gbe comments recently...Have a Wonderful Week Darlene! GB, Ted

said torretab 2006.01.23 at 04:08:31 PST

Hello Darlene, what a great butterfly album. You either have a tripod & telephoto combo or great woodland "sneaking-up" skills. Great work. Ed&Helen/Albuquerque

said edandhelen 2006.01.22 at 23:19:43 PST

Hi Darlene, This is a great album. I love all of the butterflies. I had never seen a Clearwing before...it's awesome. The garden fairy is a cool pic too! But...the best is the butterfly babes at the end. Thanks for sharing. Love 'n' hugs. Donna

said deestea 2006.01.22 at 21:25:17 PST

Hello Dar, I finally got here and what wonderful shots. I love butterflies , you did a good job catching in a photo. Tahsnk for sharing. hugs and hogs........Christy

said savage_gardener 2006.01.22 at 19:52:32 PST

Hello Darlene! Thanks for sharing your visit to the beautiful Magic Wings! We love the most pretty butterflies in #35!!! But also many other pics are our favorites, as: 15 African Atlas Moth, the amazing green colors in 23, delicate wings in 26, the adorable Botton Quails, the cute delicate butterfly in 31, the awesome hibiscus and the wonderful close-up of Akbar. Have a nice week! With love, Henri and Käthi

said oertlif_3 2006.01.22 at 19:40:17 PST

Hullo Dere Dar! We just bought a cd with the relaxing music and I've been listening to it while I look at this album and it fitted in well. I'll tell you about the cd later. I like the little verses you added here and there throughout the album and of couse I love the butterflies. You've done another good job here mate. Catch you later. Hugs Al.

said shortshooter 2006.01.22 at 19:33:57 PST

Absolutely beautiful shots, as always. The colours are out-standing... Lloyd

said fotoproze 2006.01.22 at 17:13:22 PST

Hi Dar, beautiful, will pop back tonight when you know who is asleep and run them in slideshow. Thanks for the invite Love and hugs Chris and Jay

said chrismary105 2006.01.22 at 16:02:00 PST

GREAT photos, Darlene! What a beautiful place! I especially like the wood nyph statues and the flowers. Excellent! Thanks for sharing your trip with us all! Love, Candi

said candistackable 2006.01.22 at 14:06:12 PST

Wonderful photos Darlene! The colours of the hibiscus in #32 are unbelievable - are they really real?! The butterflies and birds are gorgeous - what a great garden to be able to get that close :) Thanks for sharing! Regards, Kate (New Zealand)

said klb49100 2006.01.22 at 13:31:10 PST

Hey, dear friend! Awesome shots. I couldnt get over seeing the pollen on the butterfly in "Up Close and Personal" And, love the poems, how appropriate! You did your usual stellar job, girlfriend. Looking forward to the next outing! Hugs galore! - claudia

said gardenlady110 2006.01.22 at 12:17:15 PST

Hi Dar, Another lovely album from you. Your talent shines in the photos. I just can't take great shots like that. Love you dear friend. Sharon

said sharwils2 2006.01.22 at 11:51:37 PST

PS Butterfly # 24 & 25 looks to me like it has had a Monarch wing glued on to repair a damaged wing. The rest of that butterfly is definately some other species.

said msphotospy 2006.01.22 at 10:37:14 PST

oh phooey, George & I must have been posting at the same time & he beat me ... *G*

said msphotospy 2006.01.22 at 10:02:29 PST

Ooh Darlene ! I'm first ! Where IS this Sweetie ? Deerfield Mass ? I know it's cold & snowy in NY right now - I haven't been gone THAT long ! This must be totally inside. VERY pretty place ! Butterflies # 7, 14, 21 are Zebra Longwings - which I occasionally see here, they are native to Florida. Pink Poof # 19 is a Mimosa - also native here. Butterfly # 23 is a Malachite. Butterfly # 27 & 31 is a very rare Clearwing ! White Delight Flower # 16 is a Gardenia. What a fine pair you and Claudia make ! Looks like you had a great time ! Thanks for the splash of color in dreary Winter ! Love & Hugs - Pat

said msphotospy 2006.01.22 at 10:01:46 PST

and i beat the hordes that are sure to come to sign first! it's about time you put up something new. i thought you fell off the face of the earth. good to see you in fine photographic form as always. wonderful colors and composition. the pic of you and claudia on the butterfly bench is very nice. it's about time you include some pics of yourself. i have one of those trees with the pink blossoms in my front yard and one that in the backyard that can't get past 6" because my son keeps mowing it. poor little fella. well i love your angels album. how could i not? you do what you do so well. take care. george-

said dragoneyes112 2006.01.22 at 09:49:08 PST