Blue Skies and the Crazy Days of Summer

It was a warm July afternoon. All felt right with the world. We were getting off the boat to go up to the house for snacks and a bit of a rest when I turned around and saw this. I thought it was beautiful.

Yellowjacket

I'm guessing this is a yellowjacket. A 'Common Aerial Yellowjacket'. It's truly amazing what is going on in the shrubs and trees around us. I was chasing a butterfly but spied this fella and he captured my imagination. Just look at his beautiful colouring and delicate wings. I knew not to get too close so I used my telephoto lens - I'm quite sure he didn't want to be interrupted!

A smile and a moment captured

What could be more fun than swimming in a cold Canadian lake in June?


Linking up to Live Every Moment
where the theme today is 'smiles'


Linking up to Project Alicia: Crazy Days of Summer
where the theme today is 'water'