Inspiring Photo: Butterfly Jar #15359025

Butterfly Jar

Uploaded: April 29, 2017 | Entered: April 29, 2017 05:24:36

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My granddaughter with an Eastern Blue Butterfly in a canning jar. We found out that they like white clover.
After a bit of observation, we let it fly free. I love these learning days with her! :o)
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Nadia Paul April 29, 2017 1

This is utterly charming Joanna - your granddaughter is so sweet and I'm sure you'll treasure these special moments for ever. Beautiful work! #1685142

Joanna Kovalcsik April 29, 2017 0

Nadia, she is a precious gift! Thank you so much for your delightful and heart-warming comments! :o) #11588154

Gord MacEachern April 29, 2017 1

Very special indeed.
Same beautiful hair as my sister has had all her life.
Three brothers and I sister, so we got to test her temperment at times lol... #11588177

Joanna Kovalcsik April 29, 2017 0

LOL... oh, that red hair! ;o) Thanks so much for the great comments, Gord! #11588196

Michael Umbreit April 29, 2017 1

Joanna - What a beautiful capture! It is great to see that some kids still know what a bug jar is. :-) #11588213

Carol Quina April 29, 2017 1

Such a cutie! What a wonderful capture. I'm looking forward to these days as we are expecting our first grandchild in July! Hippee! #11588253

Joanna Kovalcsik April 29, 2017 0

Michael and Carol... I very much appreciate your kind and engaging comments! Thank you very much! :o)

Carol, it will be wonderful... I'm excited for you! :o) #11588510

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas April 29, 2017 1

Wonderful image Joanna!,
Amalia #11588584

Joanna Kovalcsik April 29, 2017 0

Thank you, Amalia! :o) #11588586

Anita Bower April 29, 2017 1

Beautiful portrait. The green, blue and red go so well together. #11588818

John Connolly April 29, 2017 1

The whole world is full of wonder at that age Joanna! What a great portrait, and I love her hair! Well done! #11588831

Nancy L. Green April 29, 2017 1

What a special moment Joanna, I'm glad you set them free!! <>< #11588893

Joanna Kovalcsik April 29, 2017 0

Anita, John, and Nancy... wonderful comments! Thank you so much!!! :o) #11588906

Leslie McLain April 29, 2017 1

What a little beauty, Joanna. Love the red hair and freckles. A stunning capture. #11588915

Joanna Kovalcsik April 29, 2017 0

Thank you very much for your warm words, Leslie! :o) #11588931

Chuck Green April 29, 2017 1

Precious portrait of your precious gift, Joanna! Very well done! <>< #11588946

Joanna Kovalcsik April 29, 2017 0

Thanks so much for your kind words, Chuck! :o) #11588981

Dianne Brin April 29, 2017 1

What a precious image, and such a beauty. A truly wonderful image, Joanna. #11588990

Joanna Kovalcsik April 30, 2017 0

Dianne, thank you for those gracious words! :o) #11589014

Karen E. Gold April 30, 2017 1

What a precious capture, of your lovely granddaughter. #11589329

Joanna Kovalcsik April 30, 2017 0

Karen thank you so much for your always gracious and uplifting words! :o) #11589351

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures April 30, 2017 1

What a special moment you have captured here Joanna it is one I think everyone has experienced!! Love it!! #11589435

Kathy Salerni April 30, 2017 1

A very tender moment captured, Joanna, and what a beautiful little girl!
#11589444

Joanna Kovalcsik April 30, 2017 0

John and Kathy, thank you for your special words! :o) #11589472

Terry Piotraschke May 27, 2017 1

This is incredible, Joanna. A definite winner so far as I'm concerned. Hope you have it printed and framed! #11600536

Joanna Kovalcsik May 27, 2017 0

Terry, I appreciate your gracious comments so much... thank you... and I needed that printing prompt! :o) #11600537

Val Feldman May 31, 2017 1

:) :) :) #11601918

Karen E. Gold May 31, 2017 1

Congratulations Joanna, hope this goes for the gold. #11601920

Joanna Kovalcsik May 31, 2017 0

Val and Karen, you know I'm smiling BIG about this one!!! Thank you so much for the smiles and good wishes! :o) :o) :o) #11601921

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures June 01, 2017 1

So so happy to see this as a Finalist Joanna, congratulations and good luck in the gold round!! #11602444

Terry Piotraschke June 01, 2017 1

Congratulations, Joanna. Knew this would be a winner. #11602463

Joanna Kovalcsik June 01, 2017 0

John and Terry, thanks for the boost and kind congrats! #11602542

Val Feldman June 01, 2017 1

Yay! Well-deserved Silver! Just have such good feelings about this one - still predicting a winner...hope the Judges agree! #11602650

Joanna Kovalcsik June 01, 2017 0

Val, I have to admit... I was disappointed not to see a GOLD badge on this one, but at the same time, I'm absolutely delighted that it got SILVER!!! Well, I get the gold treasure of her love and presence in my life. That is the greatest gift!!! Thank you for the kind words and belief in my work, Val. I truly appreciate it!!! :o) #11602999

Emile Abbott June 01, 2017 1

What an awesome portrait. Congrats on finalist, Joanna. #11603284

Joanna Kovalcsik June 01, 2017 0

Emile, thank you so much for the kind words! :) #11603321

Ed Lauderdale June 02, 2017 1

Congratulations, Joanna!!! #11603650

Joanna Kovalcsik June 02, 2017 0

Thank you kindly, Ed! :o) #11603702

Candace M. Cleveland July 08, 2017 1

Congratulations on you POTD Joanna! #11618095

Lindley Johnson July 08, 2017 1

What a precious little redhead, Joanna! Congratulations on your very well done POTD. #11618096

Terry Cervi July 08, 2017 2

Congrats on your adorable POTD, Joanna!! #11618097

Carol Quina July 08, 2017 2

Congratulations on your POTD! #11618098

Martha R. Mazon July 08, 2017 2

Congratulations on your delightful POTD, Joanna! #11618103

Bob Cournoyer July 08, 2017 1

Congrats on your fine POTD, Joanna.... :-) #11618127

Usman M. Bajwa July 08, 2017 1

Congratz on the POTD, Joanna. #11618128

G. Margaret Hennes July 08, 2017 1

Congrats Joanna on this special POTD! #11618155

Nancy L. Green July 08, 2017 1

Not at all surprised to see this wonderful capture again, CONGRATULATIONS and WTG!! <>< #11618157

Natasha Pliss July 08, 2017 1

This photo is outstanding on many levels, Joanna! Beautiful work! Warmest congratulations on your fabulous POTD! #11618168

Joannie Bertucci July 08, 2017 1

With those freckles and red hair she looks like an Irish colleen! :-) Congrats on your POTD Jojo #11618172

Gerda Grice July 08, 2017 1

What an absolutely darling capture of your very sweet looking granddaughter, Joanna! Love it! #11618177

Jeff Robinson July 08, 2017 1

Congrats on your wonderful Finalist and POTD! #11618197

Amanda D. Austwick July 08, 2017 1

Congratulations on your sweet Finalist and POTD! #11618210

Ujjwal Mukherjee July 08, 2017 1

Excellent Finalist & POTD,Joanna! Congratulations!! #11618211

Cindy Bendush July 08, 2017 1

Congratulations on this charming POTD Joanna! #11618212

Wally Orlowsky July 08, 2017 1

What a wonderful and well-deserved POTD!!! Congratulations, Joanna. #11618214

Tammy D. Ferren July 08, 2017 1

Congrats!! This picture is everything! #11618215

Cary Rogers July 08, 2017 1

Congrats on your silver medal and POTD, Joanna! A great memory photo! Children are gifts to us to remind us of what truly is wonderful and beautiful in the world. #11618225

Leslie McLain July 08, 2017 1

Congrats on a beautiful POTD, Joanna. #11618265

Val Feldman July 08, 2017 1

Well, you just have to know how happy I am to see this one back - with well-earned and well-deserved Gold attached! (I hate to be wrong when it just seems so right! lol!) TX-sized kudos on your heartwarming POTD, Joanna! #11618270

Teresa L. Brooks July 09, 2017 1

Congratulations on your POTD #11618298

Joanna Kovalcsik July 09, 2017 0

Thank you all for the wonderful comments and congratulations! I'm honored and delighted to have this special image chosen as a Photo of the Day!! I'm glad you all shared the fun with me today. :o) #11618339

Chuck Green July 09, 2017 1

Congrats on your Finalist and POTD! <>< #11618494

Joanna Kovalcsik July 09, 2017 0

Thanks so much, Chuck!! :) #11618525

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures July 10, 2017 1

Congratulations Joanna on this image being a POTD, it should be wearing double gold!! #11618591

Joanna Kovalcsik July 10, 2017 0

John, that's very gracious of you to say that... thanks!! :o) #11618617

Connie S. Bingham July 13, 2017 1

What a gorgeous capture, Joanna! Absolutely captivating subject, beautiful detail, crystal clear, great lighting...stunning!! #11619731

Connie S. Bingham July 13, 2017 1

OH, and Congratulations on POTD and Finalist!! Way to ROCK IT!!! #11619733

Joanna Kovalcsik July 13, 2017 0

Connie, big thanks for your very kind comments and congratulations!!! :o) #11619753

Gord MacEachern July 14, 2017 1

Glad to finally see this get the gold it deserves WTG!! #11620013

Gerri R. Jones July 14, 2017 1

So sweet...you captured her curiosity so well! #11620014

Gerri R. Jones July 14, 2017 1

So sweet...you captured her curiosity so well! #11620015

Kathy Radford July 14, 2017 1

I love these types of photos better than just a posed portrait and how these tell a story. Great capture Joanna a real gem good luck with this shot. #11620027

Bonita Fils July 14, 2017 1

I absolutely love this image Joanna! Your granddaughter is beautiful and the capture is priceless. Congratulations! #11620043

Bonita Fils July 14, 2017 1

I absolutely love this image Joanna! Your granddaughter is beautiful and the capture is priceless. Congratulations! #11620044

Joanna Kovalcsik July 14, 2017 0

Gord, Gerri, Kathy, and Bonita... thank you so much for the kind congratulations! I appreciate your time and support!! :o) #11620062

Daniella Puente July 14, 2017 1

Beautiful photo! #11620074

Lana Arcemont July 14, 2017 1

I love this Joanna! Such a sweet picture and you captured you granddaughter so well! #11620102

Joanna Kovalcsik July 14, 2017 0

Daniella and Lana, I'm grateful for your kind words... thank you so much!! :o) #11620105

Beatriz Rocha July 15, 2017 1

Fantastic Joanna! Congratulations on your well deserved Photo of the Day! #11620197

Michelle L. Frick July 15, 2017 1

She is so beautiful. I love the detail, her perfect freckles and all the details. Excellent finalist and POTD Joanna! Congratulations! #11620213

Joanna Kovalcsik July 15, 2017 0

Beatriz and Michelle, you made a lovely day even better with your kind words and congratulations. Thank you so much! :o) #11620237

Joan Classen July 15, 2017 1

Joanna, I don't know how I missed this one! It just came up in an email as an Inspiration of the week! Congrats! What a sweet capture of your granddaughter and great presentation! #11620593

Joanna Kovalcsik July 16, 2017 0

Joan, thank you so much for your kind congratulations and warm words!! :o) #11620652

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