Greetings from San Cristobal, (Taos), NM. This week the super blue moonrise over our foothills, not-so-blue but super all the same. Everything but the moon was blue. I liked the whispy cloud that was later obliterated by the bright moon.
Earlier in the week, one of the largest (Western Tiger) Swallowtail Butterflies I’ve seen, landed on the coneflowers, (Ecahinacea) in the garden. About the size of a dessert plate, he was battered and torn up with bits missing. Here’s one in a more pristine condition.
As always, thanks for looking, and all the kind words of friendship and support. Have a great week. Stay cool if you can. G
10 thoughts on “Super Blue Moonrise, San Cristobal, NM. 08-21-2024”
“Blue Moon…
You saw me standing alone …
Without a dream of my own…
Great moonrise photo
Definitely a super size Tiger Sawllowtail
Thanks
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Thank you, Mara. I hope you saw it. The swallowtail was amazing and the moon rise was a great moment. We watched from the deck, where else. G
That butterfly photo is fantastic, Geraint. Well done, again. Take care. Jim
Thanks so much, Jim. It was as big a poser too. It stuck around for me to go get my camera and I get off a couple of dozen shots. Cheers. G
Now that’s a Super Moon! I like the cloud too.
At 4:30 AM when I saw Mama Killa (Quechua for moon) there was a sapphire ring around her.
Thanks so much, Joy. I’m glad that got to see it setting. It set here long before I woke up! G
How beautiful! it was beautiful from the forest, but wow!
Boy that swallowtail has seen some wild days ~
Thank you for sharing!
I only noticed the state he was in when I was reviewing the shots. The moon was stunning. Thanks Elaine. G
That poor butterfly looks like it escaped from prison. Very poignant picture, Geraint! Thank you so much for sharing 🙂 Alexis
I wish I’d come up with that caption. Thanks Alexis. G