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18-AUG-2008 ©2008 Carol L. Breton

It Will Always Be A California Sister To Me

Ramsey Canyon, Huachuca Mountains, AZ

I have a special history with this Butterfly. When it was still called the California Sister I
had captured one thinking how beautiful it was. My sister, Kathleen, had been living in Southern
California for years and she was the family Butterfly Lady. She loved everything Butterfly!
At the time I caught one and found out it was (then) called California Sister, my beautiful sister
was fighting for her life against Breast Cancer. I gifted her a large framed print of this beauty
and she was thrilled. Five years ago my beautiful sister lost the battle against Bone Cancer, after
having survived the initial Breast Cancer.
I hate that they changed the name of the species found in Arizona to Arizona Sister. It will always be a California Sister in my heart.

Three Poses




Canon EOS 30D ,Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
1/160s f/9.0 at 300.0mm iso640 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Karen Moen26-Dec-2010 12:00
Beautiful tribute and very touching story. Some people believe that the butterfly carries the soul when we die. Voted.
Robyco08-Oct-2008 14:08
It still is California Sister for you and it will allways be !!!!
Robyco08-Oct-2008 14:07
Wow, wooow, woooooww.... GREAT !!
each one is perfect !!
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet10-Sep-2008 12:38
Wonderful serie. Great contrast over stones.
Sandi Whitteker04-Sep-2008 15:27
These are beautiful pics of a butterfly with such pretty markings, and a wonderful memorial to your sister Carol. So sorry she had to leave you so early in your lives. Such a menace, cancer.
Ceya02-Sep-2008 18:08
Beautiful series! V
Apostolos Tikopoulos02-Sep-2008 16:28
Amazing tribute to your sister, Carol. V.
Chad Ramsey25-Aug-2008 20:35
Neat series and story Carol! V
Nestor Derkach25-Aug-2008 13:22
This image had a great message, the images were wondeful as well.
I agree with the other commenters as well.
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Neal Nye25-Aug-2008 11:27
Beautiful images. Hard to imagine a nicer memorial.
Zaid Kurdi25-Aug-2008 08:52
Wow....What a wonderful Macros....Amazing composition,colors and details...........Big Vote.
Giancarlo Guzzardi25-Aug-2008 07:37
absolutely splendid this one, nice composition and very beautiful details and colors
Sam Rua25-Aug-2008 04:01
Beautiful series and a touching story, Carol. I did not know the name had been changed --- I still condider these as a California Sister. V.
Guest 24-Aug-2008 20:00
Wonderful tribute to your sister, Carol..a loving memory will last in theses..v
Ali Majdfar24-Aug-2008 19:20
Fabulous! ~V
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