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Monday, December 5, 2011

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Having seen this nearby, small tree for many years, I have never really "seen" the flowers! How is it that one can be so unobservant? Blogging, or more particularly, photography with a purpose, has certainly opened my eyes to the world around me in more ways than one.

Again I don't know the name of this tree but suspect it may be Australian. Can anyone help me out here?
The flowers have a light sweet scent and the ants and bees are rather fond of it.




This morning I managed to snap this butterfly dining on the flowers too.

Sharing at Macro Monday, The Simple Things.
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33 comments:

  1. KarenDecember 5, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Beautiful shots! A welcome touch of warmth for those of us facing a long winter ahead.

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  2. GemelDecember 5, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    I adore the image of the butterfly, so vibrant, I felt as if I could fall into the picture.

    Can't help you with the tree identification though♥

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  3. Gail DixonDecember 5, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    That butterfly pic is awesome!!! But the first one is nice, too.

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  4. Sylvia KDecember 5, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Exquisite captures and I do so agree with you! Photography has certainly opened my eyes to things/beauty that I would never have seen! What a blessing it has been to my life! The butterfly is awesomely beautiful! Have a great week!

    Sylvia

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  5. HANS-PETER ZÜRCHERDecember 5, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Wunderbare Fotos, besonders das zweite besticht mit diesem schönen Schmetterlinh...

    Liebe Grüsse aus der Schweiz

    Hans-Peter

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  6. FilipBlogDecember 5, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    The butterfly picture is great. Probably a lot of attempts to take this one.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  7. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentDecember 5, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Just one chance with this one, and a gentle wind was blowing too. Grabbed the branch with one hand to steady it and snapped with the other, then it flew away....

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  8. tinajoDecember 5, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Gorgeous butterfly - love the shot! :-)

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  9. geaninaDecember 5, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    the butterfly picture is beautiful:)

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  10. WencheDecember 5, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Oh you're so lucky catching that butterfly:0) Wonderful :0) You're a really good photographer ;0)

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  11. JillDecember 5, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    These are beautiful! I love the butterfly. Thank you for sharing this today. Very warming as it's pretty chilly here today!

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  12. LizDecember 6, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    Beautiful image of the butterfly! I found my own today down at my parents. I am enjoying my own "wonderland" experience :)

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  13. EMilyDecember 6, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    Very beautiful...I especially like the last shot with the butterfly!

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  14. UnknownDecember 6, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    OH my!! these photos are amazing. I just love the butterfly..

    Hugs, Linda

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  15. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    Oh gosh- such sunny and utterly beautiful shots!

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  16. MarijkeDecember 6, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    Hey Karen,
    Gorgeous pictures from a to me unknown shrub. I think it's a beauty.
    The butterfly is so sharp. Well done!!
    gr. Marijke

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  17. Karin M.December 6, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    Beautiful shots...Wonderful...
    Greetings Karin

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  18. Gillian OlsonDecember 6, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    Beautiful flowers, great to ss the butterfly too.

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  19. ArtDecember 6, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    The butterfly picture is gorgeous!

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  20. PiaDecember 6, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    I like the photo with the butterfly!
    And you are so right, the more we look through the lens the more we "see".

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  21. EG CameraGirlDecember 6, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    I agree that taking photos, especially closeups, really open your eyes. Beautiful photos...and I love the music in the background.

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  22. UnknownDecember 6, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Just found your blog amongst a friends...and am now a follower! I love the butterfly, and that one is so different from the ones in Alaska! Will be visiting often!
    Chris :o)

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  23. UnknownDecember 6, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Great shot of the butterfly, not sure about the tree, I thought maybe an acacia, reminds me of one we had in our yard in Brisbane.

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  24. ~Love LisDecember 6, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Wow! I'm amazed you caught a picture of a butterfly. Awesome! Visiting from the Simple Things.

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  25. Bee GirlDecember 6, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Oh how wonderful to catch such a beautiful butterfly enjoying a little snack!

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  26. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Lovely shots, the butterfly is stunning, he just pops out!

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  27. ReenaDecember 6, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    That butterfly looks so surreal! Amazingly sharp!

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  28. KalaDecember 6, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Beautiful colors and details in these photos!

    Happy MM

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  29. Marcia - Crafty Sewing and QuiltingDecember 7, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    Beautiful! It is winter in Wisconsin...so I took some photos yesterday of my African Violet for a post next week! Thanks for sharing!
    Following you now!

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  30. Life Images by JillDecember 7, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    what a lovely tree - and an amazing capture of the butterfly. Sadly I don't now the name of this tree - are you in Queensland? everything looks so lush - perhaps an identification book will help you.
    I am adding you to my links.
    have a wonderful week.

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  31. thefisherladyDecember 7, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    I can just hear that butterfly say sweet beauty as it is drunk on the nectar...
    now see if I can discover your tree name!

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  32. thefisherladyDecember 7, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    a variety of this family I think...

    http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d6/Acacia_covenyi02.jpg

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  33. AnonymousDecember 8, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Fabulous butterfly shot and I can relate to your first comment. Dorothea Lange said "A camera is a tool for learning how to see without a camera." Oh so true!

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