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    Posted 9 years ago

    martika
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    Last summer me and my husband travelled through Europe. We spent two weeks in the Italian Alps, in the beautiful Antrona Valley. Both of us love hiking. I took these pictures during our lunch in the hillside : I just ate sardines straight from the tin, and a smell immediately attracted a swarm of butterflies. I had some even on my other hand which held the camera. There are quite a few blue species and they are very similar in appearance. I think these are the so called Small Blue, but I might be mistaken. Their feast lasted nearly one hour. I don't remember did they leave me and flew away or I had to shoo them gently away because we had to continue in our hike. I knew they love poo and sweat, but it was a bit surprise for me they love fish.

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    Comments

    1. kyratango kyratango, 9 years ago
      Superb photos!
      Thanks for sharing this moment of magic!
    2. martika martika, 9 years ago
      Thanks Kyra! Yes, it felt like a moment of magic. This was an unique experience for me.
    3. martika martika, 9 years ago
      And thanks Aura and Efesgirl for your love :)
    4. Caperkid, 9 years ago
      Nature is so beautiful. Great pics.
    5. AnnaB AnnaB, 9 years ago
      There's so much peaceful beauty and positive energy in your pictures! A delightful sight =)
    6. martika martika, 9 years ago
      Thank you AnnaB and Caperkid for your nice comment and everybody for your love xxx
    7. Windwalker, 9 years ago
      Looks like a lovely spot and you had a great time ...nice post...
    8. martika martika, 9 years ago
      Thank you Windwalker! Yes, we had a great time... If it would depend only on me, I would be always on holiday ;)

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