Thunderhead Cloud

A nice thunderhead appeared over the lake this evening just after sunset.  There were a few lightning bolts but I wasn't lucky enough to catch one with the camera.

Monarch on Rudbeckia

Summer Rose

...and a Daylily

Breaking Through

Tonight's moon breaking through the clouds.

Pre-Storm Clouds

The clouds and calm before the storm. A special weather statement issued tonight says, "There is even the risk of an actual derecho moving through the region... which could easily produce winds in excess of 70 mph."

Pearl Crescent Butterfly

These tiny butterflies have a wingspan that is less than two inches.

Thunderhead Cloud after Sunset

Hummer Taking a Break

Fledgling Blue Jay

House Wrens

Black Swallowtail on Coneflower

Babies!!!

I've been seeing the wild turkey hens in the field behind the house with their little ones.  This morning, one finally brought them closer to the house to feast on sunflower seeds under the bird feeder.

Time to go!

Parfait Sky

Roll Cloud

A rare Arcus roll cloud moves under higher clouds to create a beautiful display at sunset.

Busy Place

 

Clearwing Hummingbird Moth

Sunspots and then a Pink Sunset

Sunspots are clearly visible on the sun and then as it dropped lower on the horizon, the sun turned to pink.  I believe the spots that are visible in the top photo belong to Sunspot 1515 which is being called a "behemoth" capable of producing X-class solar flares.  For more info on this sunspot visit SpaceWeather.com.

The Finale

Fireworks and then the Moonrise!

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Dramatic Clouds

Dramatic clouds dropped very little much needed rain this afternoon.

Bronze Copper Butterfly

The Bronze Copper Butterfly is considered to be an elusive and possibly endangered species.  This is the first time I have ever seen one.

Summer Colors