Thursday, July 23, 2009

There's Something Strange, in the Neighbourhood...

When I arrived home this evening I was greeted by my older son, telling me that he'd found something 'amazing' that I 'wouldn't believe'. I got ready to feign astonishment at an ordinary, everyday object, but he was quite right. I've never seen anything like this before.

Obviously it's some sort of chrysalis - hopefully not of extra-terrestial origin. If my family start treating me with a modicum of respect, then I'll know that this is an 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' scenario. Otherwise I can only assume that this is about to become a butterfly. This photo fails to do justice to the beautiful gold sheen on the casing.

In a scientific experiment, I have worked out that I can run from one end of my garden to the other in under three seconds. But in spite of its bijou proportions, the garden is full of wonders:






Heaven in a wild flower.
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3 comments:

  1. The Poet Laura-eate8:28 am

    Well you're good at making your garden look huge Steerforth - wonderful photos.

    Wonder if that's a Death's Head moth you've got on your hands.

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  2. Art3:27 pm

    Those are some lovely photos. Wonder what comes out of the chrysalis. I assume not aliens.

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  3. Anonymous6:05 pm

    I'm not too keen on beetle type things in Heaven. I was hoping for perfection myself. And that I would not be scared.

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