Cabbage White Butterfly
by Brian Tada
Title
Cabbage White Butterfly
Artist
Brian Tada
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
Grateful to God and thankful to the administrators for this image being featured on the following Fine Art America groups::
* GROOVY BUTTERFLIES, 07.24.15
* BUGs BUGSs AND MORE BUGs, 07.30.15
* INSECTS - GARDEN VISITORS, 02.28.16
* BUTTERFLIES, MOTHS, DAMSELS AND DRAGONFLIES, 12.07.18
Pictured is my photo of a small cabbage white butterfly (Pieris rapae), seen in the front yard garden as it rests on the curled leaf of a pyracantha plant.
It is from the Pieridea genus, a large family of butterflies from which the word "butterfly" was coined by early British naturalists.
I noticed that this butterfly only has four legs visible. From internet research, I learned that all butterflies indeed have six legs, however, some varieties have their front pair greatly reduced in size and tucked along their thorax.
The cabbage white butterfly is originally from Europe, Africa and Asia, and was accidentally introduced to North America, Australia and New Zealand.
The caterpillars of this species are called the Imported Cabbage Worm and can cause considerable damage to cabbage and other cruciferous mustard-family crops such as broccoli and cauliflower.
It intrigues me how God can transform a "pest" into a thing of such beauty. Indeed, by observing nature, we are reminded of how the Creator can take even life's ugly situations and turn them into memories of beauty when we actively put our trust in Him. Our loving Heavenly Father will see to it that it all works out for our best.
"To console those who mourn in Zion, to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified." (Isaiah 61:3, NKJV)
Artwork note: Due to its small overall image size, this photo would probably look best ordered as a smaller print or as a greeting card. Please kindly note savings on price per card when ordered in packs of 10 or 25 cards. All products on my site come with a 30-day money-back guarantee through Fine Art America, and worldwide shipping is available.
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Photograph copyright © 2015 Brian Tada. To the glory of God. All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication, downloading, alteration and/or distribution is prohibited without express written permission of the photographer.
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July 21st, 2015
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Comments (28)
Sharon W
I was told that often the white butterfly represent spirit visitors. this is a very beautiful capture of one of my most favorite flying visitors. Beautiful work! Happy Easter Brian!!
Sarah Irland
A wonderful photograph, Brian! You really have captured the beauty of this amazing creature!
Kim Tran
Very fine details, superb capture Brian! l/f
Brian Tada replied:
Kim, thank you so much for your lovely words, like and fave on this image, greatly appreciated! God bless you!
Cindy Treger
Brian, revisiting this beautiful capture. f/l
Brian Tada replied:
Cindy, thank you for the honor of your revisit, truly appreciated! God bless you!
Laurie Search
This is so very beautiful, dear Brian!!!! Fabulous light!!! Hope your week is going wonderfully!!!! :)))vf
Brian Tada replied:
Laurie, thank you very much for your gracious remarks and kind support, appreciated greatly! Blessings!
Anita Faye
Re-visiting this stunning butterfly capture, superb Brian! lfp
Brian Tada replied:
Anita, thanks so much, greatly appreciate the honor of your re-visit and support!
Donna Kennedy
Re-visiting this wonderful macro Brian...tweet/like
Brian Tada replied:
Donna, thank you very much for the honor of your re-visit and tweet, so greatly appreciated!
Lois Bryan
Gorgeous capture of this little beauty, Brian. A hard to get shot (I know, because I have lots of blurry versions, myself, lol ... they are quick little guys!!!), that you've done beautifully with!!! l/f
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Lois, thank you for your very precious words and compliment, so kind of you! Appreciate your like/fave, too, thank you so much! Massive blessings!
Jennifer Robin
Congratulations on being selected from hundreds of images to feature in the group - INSECTS-Garden Visitors! l/v
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Jennifer, thank you so much for the distinct honor of being featured in your amazing FAA group, INSECTS - GARDEN VISITORS! Greatly appreciate the honor of your visit and l/v on this image, thank you! God bless you and thank you for your wonderful leadership of your group!
Mitch Shindelbower
Excellent light and detail Brian ! l/f
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Mitch, thank you very much for your kind words and l/f on this image! Always am honored and grateful for your encouragement and for stopping by. Blessings, have a great week!
Donna Collins
Wow, what an awesome capture, Brian!! Very beautiful! l/f
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Donna, thank you so much for your very kind words! Am honored and humbled by your gracious visit and l/f support. Thank you! God bless you, have an awesome weekend!
Carol Japp
Really beautiful work Brian. I love this shot! l/f
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Carol, thank you so much for the honor of your visit and kind words! Greatly appreciate your l/f support and encouragement. Have a wonderful evening/day/week!
Maria Hunt
Beautiful composition, Brian.. Love this. F/L
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Maria! Thank you very much for your beautiful comment. Always appreciate the honor of your visit and kind words. Thanks so much for your F/L support. God bless you, have a super week!
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