Capturing butterflies in photographs is magical, but also frustrating.
They never stay still.
One moment they land, and then, they're gone. Fluttering freely beyond your reach.
I've always admired them, trying for the perfect shot.
Today, while cleaning our living room, I noticed something lying on the floor.
It's a common owl moth.
And I think, this is a special moment, a chance to observe something I usually see in motion.
It just rested in my hand, still, unmoving, and no longer alive.
And yet, I saw its beauty more clearly than ever.
The details were breathtaking.
Its wings have intricate patterns, with those striking eyelike markings that stood out the most.
It's perfectly designed to scare away predators, a clever illusion of watchful eyes.
Up close, the texture was even more fascinating.
It looked so soft, almost fluffy, like it was covered in tiny strands of fur.
So delicate, yet with such precision.
Moths, like butterflies, live such short and fragile lives.
Some of them only live for a few days, while others may last a few weeks.
But rarely long enough to experience the world the way we do.
Anyway, do you think they even know how beautiful they are?
Like they have these intricate wing patterns, soft, fluffy bodies, and those mesmerizing markings to protect them..
Do they have any awareness of the beauty they carry?
Maybe they don't.
Well, maybe we are the same.
Sometimes, we don't see our own beauty. We usually focus on our flaws, our insecurities, the things we wish we could change.
We compare ourselves to others, yet like the moth, we were uniquely created with detail.
So just like I appreciated the moth when I held it in my hand, close enough to see every detail...
Don't have to wait for someone else to tell you that you are beautiful.
Be confident even if you don't always see it.
You are beautifully made.
Until my next photography...
Thanks for the visit! Have a lovely day. Buh-bye. 💗🌸
All images used in this post are my own unless stated otherwise.