In the Monkey ..

he is a BIG one .. not a Carpenter Bee, but one of so many varieties of pollinators .. he stretched from one side of the False Sunflower to the other .. This is the 1st one seen with dark wings - all others are somewhat clear -- not this one ! © All Rights Reserved 1 PiP EXPLORE

Colors - Shapes - PiP in left corner of each photo - Japanese Anemone (Honora Jobert) took a month to bloom - False Sunflowers have been blooming forever, it seems - Now .. Pink Zinnias were the flowers of choice for the Painted Lady - Actually there were 2 of them - Happy Butterflying ! © All Rights Reserved

In my garden .. But, other than her fascinating web-art .. Skills at eating bad critters .. This year .. There is a small brown one also .. I have no idea .. All I can tell you is that it is growing larger .. Any suggestions .. ? ** 1 PiP ** © All Rights Reserved

while this computer was at Doc B's .. photos were taken here and next door .. it was as though I was missing something .. yes, the habit of going to my computer .. I don't tend to miss something .. until I can't have it .. . THEN - I can think of 100's of reason why I really do need it .. when my car was in the shop .. could think of all these places I really needed to go .. Mr C said, "drive my car.." I drove around the block .. gave him the keys back .. "what's wrong?" asked Mr C .. me - it is too low ( I have a CR-V ) that is up higher .. and the brake - you have to have your foot on the brake to start the car ! if you have a Mazda, you know what I mean .. that is weird .. at least to me, so I walked around the yard .. searching for photos .. Found these Swallowtails .. Dark one next door and the Yellow in our garden .. we've had an abundance of Skippers .. and the Zinnias are still bloomin' ! but, all is good .. got some needed things off the external hard drive .. helps very much .. and -- thank you PJ for the Adobe link :) © All Rights Reserved

with those elegant wings - but, pause at the Buddleja - next door - Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly (f) - ( Papilio glaucus ) © All Rights Reserved PiP

[Battus philenor] -- to me they are they most 'hyperactive' butterflies -- getting a shot of them still -- take many shots -- many ! even these aren't still -- close enough for ' government work ' in my book of digital memories -- * 1 PiP * © All Rights Reserved

Zinnia of pink grows tall against a blue sky - North Carolina US sky - Simple - Things - Easy going - As it should be - © All Rights Reserved

"Obedient Plant (Physostegia virginiana) got its common name because you can bend the individual flowers in any direction you like - a nice feature for floral displays. Unfortunately, obedient plant is not so obedient in the garden, where it can spread quite aggressively, by rhizomes. Also called False Dragonhead .. www.thespruce.com/obedient-plant-1402852 " This Skipper had them all to himself .. and was enjoying it ! Each photo has a PiP - top left corner .. © All Rights Reserved

Monarch (m) - (Danaus plexippus) - Nectar from pink Zinnias must be tasty - He didn't visit any others - This is an early visit - From this Elegant Flyer - 1 PiP © All Rights Reserved

- Petunias of Purple have a wonderful aroma - maybe all Petunias do - but, since we don't have any but Purple - shall remain with my thoughts about Purple - must be why Clearwing Moths are attracted - flying quickly from one delectable feast to another - Clearwing Moths (if you have photographed them) - do not pose - not as bad as the Pipevine Swallowtail - but fast flyers none the less - one shot with no flower in it - that is the stare-down - he was overhead - the human just aimed in his direction - many photos are just being in the right place - at the right time - at least that is my story © All Rights Reserved

- even when perched on a flower, the wings will flutter - if you have taken photos (or tried) - to capture a Pipevine Swallowtail [Battus philenor] - be set to take many, many shots - just to get a few that you like * 1 PiP * © All Rights Reserved

Have these ' cupcake ' Zinnias - Thought that chocolate icing would be really nice - But - But - It seems to be gone ~ Now what do I do ? © All Rights Reserved

Colors and shapes - Layers of petals - Zinnias can look like delicate unfolding works of art - Or - WHAM .. I'm Here! Skippers pick different ones or camp out on a favorite - Balance can be tricky - But, really guys - Did you not think I'd be back ? Until you keep your promise of getting the 'big wings'; here - Y'all are the only show in the Yard ! Smile for the camera : ) © All Rights Reserved

Mz Hollyhock was host to this bee for at least an hour .. He was there when I went out .. Still there when I came back in .. For all I know, he's is there .. Many hours later .. Watching him go around .. Gathering pollen .. Sometimes in a full circle .. Other times .. He would stop half-way .. And go back where he had been .. Don't see how there is more room for more pollen .. Plus, think he will get airborne .. If bees get drunk off pollen ... Then, there is a Drunken Bee in my yard : ) © All Rights Reserved

Last night (y'all had contributed over 980 photos) - This morning 28 July 2017 - Took a look - It had just gone past 1000 - Y'all make me so proud - Thank You for taking a chance on this - And - Get a piece of cake to CELEBRATE ! Done in PicMonkey -

by a Skipper trying to enjoy nectar left in this Zinnia - starting at top Left - ending on the bottom Left - somewhat disgusted look - if my 'Skipper-reading' skills are up-to-date - © All Rights Reserved

Noughts and Crosses - Xs and Os - Per: Wikipedia, this can be traced back to Ancient Egypt - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tic-tac-toe This is the Zinnia Version 2017 - Available soon at a store near you - © All Rights Reserved

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly ( f ) -- Enjoying nectar from Cosmos of orange and yellow -- Beautiful blue sky for such a visit -- She is a bit dinged, but oh, to me, still a beauty -- This time I didn't need to visit my neighbor for photos -- Many, many photos taken -- Honest -- That isn't including the ones trashed ! Am still in awe of her beauty -- Largest photo on left -- She was almost touching the lens -- Hope you enjoy her visit as much as did I -- © All Rights Reserved suggest typing z and make large