The Voyager’s Resting Point

In the serene expanses of Lake Logan State Park, Ohio, a stunning Monarch butterfly takes a well-deserved break upon a cluster of wild purple asters. Its wings, a masterwork of stained-glass orange and bold black filigree, are folded perfectly to show off the delicate white spots that mirror the stars of the night sky. Set against a soft, painterly background of sun-dappled greens, this wanderer represents the fragile strength of the natural world. It's a snapshot of a tiny traveler caught in a moment of quiet reflection before it continues its epic pilgrimage across the continent.

Awards:

1. Top 10%, Amazing Insects, Photocrowd Mar 2026

2. Top 20%, Insects (in color), Photocrowd Mar 2026

3. Merit, Insects (in color), Photocrowd Mar 2026

4. Top 20%, Garden Wildlife (in colour), Photocrowd, Apr 2026

5. Merit, Garden Wildlife (in colour), Photocrowd Apr 2026

6. Top 5%, Butterflies, Photocrowd Apr 2026

7. Top 15%, Pollinators, Photocrowd June 2026

8. Expert Merit, Technique - Shallow Depth of Field, Photocrowd June 2026

9. Top 30%, A Single Butterfly, Photocrowd July 2026