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Sunday, February 27, 2011

A Butterfly's Perception

My observation tells me that there are two types of nonsense: fatal and non-fatal nonsense. A butterfly observes that the fatal nonsense always comes from the sky.

No matter where I was, the butterfly remained cautious about the direction above it. I was glad to be honored as a nobody.

A nobody is very much better than a disaster which comes from the sky, that is the literal meaning of the Chinese proverb, " 祸从天降".

But this is just the perception of a simple-minded butterfly, and the proverb is taken too seriously.

I had to force it to look in every direction, at least, photographically.
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25 comments:

  1. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Congratulations, very good macros !

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  2. ReginaFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Well, I sure like the macro of your header! How did you catch that? too perfect!! These are terrific as well as your musings. Now I especially like how you included the Chinese meaning- really enjoy the lettering..it would be neat to see that more often:)

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  3. Malay-Kadazan girlFebruary 27, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    I like you new header. Somehow it reminds me of Star Wars.

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  4. sweet girlsFebruary 27, 2011 at 2:11 PM

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  6. ShifanFebruary 27, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    No matter, I trust you have great macros in your mind. Butterflies are best example for the colorful world.

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  7. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪February 27, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    You city boy, my grandparents on both sides lived in the SAN BA, every night, watching my uncle light the DAI KWONG DENG was fun. We all had a go helping to pump the lamp. To this day, I have no idea what material they used for the bulb. It was a collapsible fabric. Once I touched it, and it dissolved. It was always my secret. My uncle thought it was a faulty bulb.

    When you go trekking in Borneo, I can be your jungle guide, and you won't starve if you get lost. LOL

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  8. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Wow ...Wonderful photos!

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  9. p3chandanFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Is that a moth or a butterfly Rainfield? I think it didnt consider you as a threat! So it just ignored you..

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  10. RedzlanFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Great new header pic..Wow!

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  12. GeorgeFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    These are wonderful macros of the butterfly. I'm glad the butterfly considered you as a non-fatal nonsense and allowed you to get these great pictures.

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  13. JTG (Misalyn)February 28, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    Utterly fantastic macros!! If you don't mind me asking, what type of lens do you prefer for macro shots?

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  14. FriedaFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    The new header picture is great, just as the shots of the butterfly. And I learned a new proverb :)

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  15. ruthinianFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    another great set of photo collection. BTW, I love the new header.

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  16. OneFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Is that a male or female lady bug? Aiyah! I dont' read Chinese la. Next time, pls include Hanyu Pinyin. I do speak Chinese. If I can read, most likely I will understand.

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  17. KirigalpoththaFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Lovely shots. I think I have seen this type here too.

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Wonderful capture, Rainfield! You're going after the butterfly in every angle.

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Love the butterfly in the first photo.

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  20. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEMarch 1, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    Hello! Very beautiful macro photos!

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  21. betchaiMarch 1, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    as always, you take very crsip macro shots and feed us with wisdom.

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  22. eileeninmdMarch 1, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Rainfield, your header photo is awesome. How wonderful the beautiful stuck around and posed for you. Great photos.

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  23. AlainMarch 1, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Lovely close-up photos of the butterfly. I've never seen a butterfly in so much detail before!

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  24. Sharkbytes (TM)March 1, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Even a plain brown butterfly can be interesting when viewed so closely. I can't decide if it looks vigilant or frightened.

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  25. RNSANEMarch 3, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Beautiful photos - though I am sure danger, for the unwary butterfly, could even come from below!

    You, my friend, have become a macro magician!

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