A Life Lived In Autumn

 

"She embodied all the melancholy of autumn. She has learned to cherish with mournful tenderness of a past she dares not remember."

Renee Vivien

A Woman Appeared To Me

A few days ago, I stepped onto the porch, to fetch the mail, when I noticed this beautiful moth resting on the support beam that is closest to the mailbox. It was so tiny, less than the size of a dime, that I am surprised that I actually saw it. But there it was, the little spot of absolute beauty. Of all the moths and butterflies I have photographed, this one, the Wavy-lined Emerald moth, is certainly one of the most unique, and photogenic. The shade of green is breathtaking, and the white lines and the fringe remind me of a dress from the Art Deco era. The little winged friend stayed for a couple days, but by yesterday it was gone. Its made me a little sad, because I enjoyed meeting it, and learning about what its about, but I suppose it was ready to off and enjoy autumn. The life span of butterflies and moths is so short, but that amazing creature was lucky enough to live it's whole life in autumn. I think I am, perhaps, a bit jealous, but also happy that I met a little bit of autumn magic this week.

 

 

~Carly

October 10th 2020

Stockton, California

A Photo A Day For 6 Months: Day 65~RRC: On The Walls

"There are no walls at the edge of the universe... absence of gravity is the limit of space existence."


~Toba Beta, Betelgeuse Incident


RRC: On The Walls


Above you see one of my very favorite paintings at The Legion of Honor, in San Francisco. I took this photo in July of 2006 on my first visit to the Legion of Honor, and so it was the first time I had actually seen this piece titled, Dorothy Spreckles Munn, by Salvador Dali, in person, but I instantly loved it. I was at the museum that day to specifically see the Monet in Normandy exhibit, but was thrilled to be able to just get lost in all the art at the museum. The picture I took of this painting, really doesn't do it justice, it should really be seen in person. Her eyes are mesmerizing. It is absolutely stunning!


Now, take a look at what I have found on other walls in my many travels...


Autumn Leaves On The Wall At The Ghiradelli Candy Factory...
Late December 2011



The Bubblegum Wall San Luis Obispo California...
October, 2005
Yep, that is really random bubblegum, deposited by random people along a full sized wall on an alleyway. 




On The Wall Of A Business in Berkeley, California...
January, 2007



"Free Paris Hilton", Berkeley, California...
December, 2007




Brown Moth I Found On The Wall Of Our Gardening Shed...
(2007) Obtuse Euchlaena - Euchlaena obtusaria



Clock On A Wall In Lafayette, California...
2006




Okie Doke. That's my round up of ON THE WALL. Click here to visit the official Round Robin blog which contains a link to the posts of the other participants for this round. Better yet, why don't you join in the fun. You can find all the information you need by clinking the above link!


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~Me :)

The Lovely One

"Literature and butterflies are the two sweetest passions known to man."

-Vladimir Nabokov

Yesterday, I found this lovely moth on the wall of my shed in the back yard. I was amazed at how it's iridescent wings glowed like glitter sprinkled on sand. I could have just stood in the same place starring at her all day. I had made other plans for the day, so I had to leave, but fortunately she was still there when I got home. After a little research at BugGuide.net, I found out she is an Euchlaena obtusaria, although she also looks a lot like the Euchlaena Marginaria. Both are from the Geometridae family. I will have to do a little more research into them, because I was quite taken with this moth and I would like to learn more about it. I will be on the lookout for her and others like her for the rest of the summer. She is one more thing to love about a summer evenings. Who knows, maybe I will try setting up the tripod and doing some evening photography. :)While looking around tonight, for information about this moth, I came across an article about the vampire moth. Very strange and intriguing creature to be sure! I would really like to see one for myself... it is fascinating. :)

Skin-Piercing Vampire Moth Vants Your Blood
(Article) TreeHugger.com

-OndineMonet
"The Lovely One"
Berkeley, California
June 27, 2007
10:00 AM