As I begin to get settled in my new area in Virginia I decided to drive to Charlottesville last weekend for a visit. With the mountain views, impressive architecture and the bright sunshine I don’t think I could have picked a better day to enjoy the spring. I’m looking forward to returning there later this year to see how it changes from season to season.
Cheerful flowers
Bright blue sky
Mountains in the distance
Along a path in the mountains
Dainty flowers…
This butterfly was moving constantly among the flowers.
I love those swallowtail butterflies. You were lucky to get that one to hold still long enough to get a photo.
They are really pretty and it took a while to get this picture – the butterfly just kept moving!
I know. I’ve tried to get the same kind of photo and finally gave up.
It’s definitely a challenge (but worth it)!
I always try to get a shot of a butterfly when I see one but they rarely oblige. Glad you caught this one. Looks like a lovely place.
Thanks Kathryn! I’m so happy to have gotten that picture… :)
You seem to have chosen a beautiful new home, Meg :0
Thank you Jo – soon I’ll be ready to do one of your Monday walks!
You’ve captured spring with lovely flowers and butterfly!
Thanks – it was one of those times that it really looked like spring!
I’ve heard it’s very beautiful there and it looks as though I wasn’t mislead.
janet
I’ve found a lot of wonderful places already and I think there are many adventures ahead!
Can’t forget about butterflies, they’re probably the best insects to see during springtime. Love your shots here of the nature around you.
Thank you and I was really happy to see that butterfly!
It looks like a beautiful place and it’s lovely to see spring colour and a butterfly.
There are lots of interesting places here and I’m really happy to see so much in bloom already!
What a lovely area you have chosen to live. Beautiful photos.
Thank you – I think living here is going to be great!
What a beautiful place you’ve settled! I love these photos, Meg!
Thanks Amy! Everything looks even prettier now that it’s spring… :)
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Spring has definitely bloomed where you are! It will be nice to see these same areas in other seasons. And your header photo is really perfect, Meg. It’s gorgeous!
Thank you so much Debra! I thought it would be interesting to see how things look during different times of the year – spring is really charming… :)
Dear Meg,
This is a beautiful series. I love them all, but the butterfly is my favorite!
Thanks Naomi – I was amazed at all the wonderful sights that day!
Beautiful butterfly pic, Meg. I wish you lots of happiness and good time in your new home. :)
Thank you very much! I’m looking forward to lots of new adventures here… :)
This is the time of the year when you will really appreciate your new home. Lovely photos.
Thank you Karen – I know that I’m enjoying spring a lot this year after such a long winter!
Gorgeous photos, Meg! It must have been a beautiful day.
Thanks Shirley! It was a perfect spring day… :)
Ah Spring. My thoughts are turning to my travels. These are great photos Meg.
Thanks – spring is a great time to look forward to traveling!
Beautiful, happy photos! :-)
Thank you Aileen! I thought the flowers looked very cheery… :)
Beautiful photos Meg – I love that the spring flowers always seem so fresh and new after the winter months.
Thanks Suzanne – these flowers were extra special after this winter!
Oh is that what Spring looks like! Sorry I am being a bit cheeky. We just had three days of snow.The poor plants in this area are trying so hard. Your photographs are beautiful! Sigh….
Thank you Thea and I really hope that spring arrives soon for you – it’s much too late for snow!
Virginia has so much to offer. I look forward to your exploration.
Thanks Patti – it’s going to be fun this summer and I can’t wait to get started!