Trying to capture a butterfly

My backyard has come alive lately.  Perhaps keeping the bird feeders stocked and the birdbath full of clean water has a hand in that.  It’s been so hot lately that I’ve been extra vigilant in seeing that the backyard critters are fed and watered.  I have a yardful of finches that have been eating the grass seed from the lawn, cardinals and their babies, blue birds, blue jays, doves,  hummingbirds, and woodpeckers.  And squirrels.  Can’t forget the squirrels, although the squirrel-proof feeder and safflower seed seem to leave them in a constant state of pique.  And me, I feel sorry for the furry rodents and put down sunflower seed for them so they won’t go hungry.  Hah.  

Each morning while my coffee brews, I pet Rosie the cat while I watch all the goings-on in the backyard.  It’s mesmerizing and soothing and hard to tear myself away from.  The butterfly bush and periwinkles attract butterflies and their flittering around is a happy sight.

I envy wildlife photographers; their skill to get beautiful pictures of flora and fauna.  Watching the butterflies yesterday gave me the bright idea of trying to get a picture of one.  They don’t stand still on cue and certainly don’t smile at the camera!  My meager attempts left me more frustrated than fulfilled, but I think I did pretty good considering…

And don’t forget the little yellow butterfly.  Talk about something that wouldn’t sit still!  What a flitter critter.  It is big enough to be considered a butterfly, yes?