Fortuitous Photography

During a fortunate five minutes

Projects done for the day, relaxation beckoned. Surprisingly, a bit of reading on the deck superseded the oft-desired gin and tonic. Printed matter in hand, the backside was planted in an Adirondack chair.

But wait. What’s that motion in the hydrangeas? Better put down the book and grab the camera.

Black Swallowtails are common, but new to the author who took this photo.

It is more often true that we finally notice common things we have overlooked than that these things are actually new to our environment.

This Monarch also enjoyed the hydrangeas while posing for the author.

The author was pleased to capture both a Tiger Swallowtail and a bee on the Buttonbush.

The Aphrodite Fritillary enjoyed the Indian Cup as the author watched.

The Chipping Sparrow may be common, but the author thought you’d enjoy the feather detail in this close-up.

The author captured this photo of a male Ruby-throated Hummingbird. What planet are they from?

Yellow Warblers love to hide in the bushes. This one emerged for just a moment so the author could capture her.

Photo by author

And then she was gone. She must have known the fortunate five minutes had expired. Regardless, luck and awareness provided a time to remember.