I photographed this beautiful swallowtail in my own garden. There is a very nice little story behind it which I will share.
I had never seen a swallowtail in person in my life. And this is what I wanted so badly. I believe in angels and asked them to send a swallowtail to my little garden. Two days later, I was making my cosmetics when I looked outside for a moment. From my laboratory I look straight at my little garden. Then suddenly I saw a swallowtail fluttering. I was so pleasantly surprised that I immediately ran outside to look at it.
But I also really wanted to photograph it, so I asked the butterfly if it would stay put. So I ran inside and grabbed my camera. I ran outside again and yes, she was still there. She stayed put surprisingly well, so I had plenty of time to photograph and admire her. That's why I always call this photo the angel butterfly. She symbolizes beauty and transformation to me. This is one of those moments when I was in pure connection with nature and with my heart and soul.
My name is Ivonne Fuhren- van de Kerkhof and I was born in Asten, a small village in the province of Noord Brabant. At the moment I live in Someren.
All my life I have felt a deep connection with nature and everything that lives. Being in nature is for..
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