“Love is like a butterfly, a rare and gentle thing.” — Dolly Parton, “Love Is Like a Butterfly”

It's all about the bokeh.

This guy is drying his wings so he go catch more food at Lafreniere park, Metairie, Louisiana. They don't have the oil on their feathers to keep them water resistant because they are diving birds that swim under water to catch food.

Captivity.

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Textures of the Icelandic Poppies

In truth, I should have waited for better light but I couldn't wait to try out the latest acquisition. This is THE first shot with the new kit, the d850.

Now for a real trial out, a road trip .... to stock up on essentials before the supermarket shelves are empty.