I stayed at home today to watch the hummingbirds that were making steady appearances at my two feeders. The light was just right to show off this male Ruby-throated’s neck feathers which can appear bright orange to dark red depending on the angle of light.

While hanging around in the backyard (in the 100 degree heat), I discovered I don’t have to travel far from home to sight some of my usual photographic subjects of late….butterflies and dragonflies.

My yard was home to numerous Blue Dasher dragonflies, landing on plant stems, fence posts, flower pot hangers, anything that was sitting still.  My Black-eyed Susans were also attracting butterflies. I think the one below may be a Pearl Crescent but I’m not positive.