Friday, September 09, 2011

A Break From The Waves... Critters Came to Play

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Giant Barrel Cactus in Bloom, Cactus Garden- Balboa Park
Finally decided yesterday would be the last day for me chasing the waves this summer. So, today, I took a walk at Balboa Park and am so pleased with who greeted me. My first stop always at Balboa Park is the Cactus Garden, the unique twisting of cacti branches always awe me.
Cactus Garden, Balboa Park
After the Cactus Garden, I went to Zorro Garden, where I would usually see a lot of butterflies and hummingbirds. The hummingbirds today were too restless for me to take picture, but some butterflies cooperated.
Monarch on Pink Flower
They were so busy enjoying the sweet nectar of the flowers that they hardly mind my presence.
In fact, it was I who got tired taking shots of this monarch since it won't leave the flower. I finally decided to leave it alone and enjoy the flower without my presence. I wished another butterfly would join but all the other butterflies were simply busy fluttering their wings around, so confused probably which flower to enjoy.
After Zorro Garden, I then continued my walk to Alcazar Garden, and then to the Palm Canyon Trail.
From Palm Canyon Trail, I made a loop to Organ Pavilion and then to the the Reflecting Pond.
Reflecting Pond
Nearby the reflecting pond I saw some more busy creatures. 
Happy Moth
Closer
Busy Bee
and when this busy bee looked up, I walked away :( I was afraid the bee did not want me there :) But as I walked away, it made me think, "hmmm, maybe the bee was just greeting me, asking me where have I been?"
My walk today made me excited to wander on land again and just merely get contented looking and listening at the sea. No more riding the waves, but well, happy to say this summer had been my best so far in terms of enjoying the waves. Now, the land is beckoning me.

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Posted by betchai at 8:43 PM
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21 comments:

  1. EbieSeptember 1, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    The butterflies are so friendly to you but to elusive to me.

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  2. TekkausSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    Wow...i love the cactus garden. :D

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  3. Icy BCSeptember 2, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    Beautiful photos of these critters, and flowers, Betchai. Glad you had a successful day on land :-)

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  4. JagSeptember 2, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    Lovely butterflies pics...great shot din ang cacti :)

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  5. MelissaSeptember 2, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    Looks like a lovely day. We have been able to get lots of shots of butterflies but the bees elude us.

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  6. JanaSeptember 2, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    amazing colours and beautiful nature captured by you! bravo+have a great weekend:-)

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  7. ruthinianSeptember 2, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    the butterflies and the bees and the flowers... remnants of a wonderful summer. let's enjoy the last few days of summer before they will be found no more.

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  8. Joanne OlivieriSeptember 2, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    OMG, Betchai, these critters are extraordinary. The butterflies are just beautiful and those bees up close are amazing. Fantastic shots.

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  9. san diego seoSeptember 2, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    I like your blog.it have very beautiful images.thanks for this nice post.

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  10. BengbengSeptember 3, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    today's post has echoes of rainfield in it. I can almost scent his smell hahaha

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  11. totomaiSeptember 3, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    butterflies are beautiful to shoot especially if they are on concentrated mood.

    seems like you are in paradise.

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  12. Sharkbytes (TM)September 3, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Gardens are always good places to ferret out the small critters.

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  13. ZenserlySeptember 3, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    aahhhh you and your wonderful eyes that see beauty in everything...happy going back to reality...I will just be here friend, love yah! until you have time to ride the waves again...

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Glad to know you had the best summer so far! Enjoy the land and don't stop photowalking/hiking! Your photos are always spectacular! ;) - Che

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  15. AVCr8teurSeptember 4, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Wow, lovely close-up pictures! Is the Zorro Garden in Balboa Park? I've been there so many times, but never heard of it.

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  16. Raw Thoughts And FeelingsSeptember 5, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    No waves, but a beautiful place to see other wonders of nature! Gorgeous photos, and macros..

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  17. RNSANESeptember 5, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    What a wonderful walk you had with incredible photographs of such wonderful flying creatures. All your shots are just beautiful. They model perfectly for the camera. They must think you're a scout for National Geographic!

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  18. AnneSeptember 6, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    It looks like it was a beautiful day and you took some great photos.

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  19. rainfield61September 8, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    I overheard something.

    Did the butterfly talk about me?

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  20. Self SagacitySeptember 13, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    ohmygosh, those flower photos are just out of this world. It was so much fun for me to look at.

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  21. AnneSeptember 13, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    The cactus garden is so beautiful. It might be because we don't have cacti on our side of the country but I love to look at them.

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THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

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