Photo Shoot: Butterflies & Ocean

Nature is where we can see the little details of God's love. In the wings of the butterflies and the petals of the flowers is where the handiwork of God shines. I love photographing these details to see and admire God's work.  These photos were taken in the breathtaking Newport, RI.

St. John of Kronstadt said that,

"When you walk in a forest, garden, or meadow, and see the young shoots of the plants, the fruits on the trees, and the variety of the flowers of the field, learn a lesson from God’s plants–namely, the lesson that every tree each summer unfailingly puts forth at least one shoot of considerable size, and unfailingly grows in height and dimensions. It seems as though every tree endeavors each year to advance by the strength that God has given it; therefore, say to yourself, I, too, must each day, each year, absolutely grow higher and higher morally, better and better, more and more perfect; must advance on the road to the Kingdom of Heaven, or to the Father which is in Heaven, through the strength of our Lord Jesus Christ and His Spirit dwelling and working within me. As the field is adorned by a multitude of flowers, so should the field of my own soul be adorned with all the flowers of virtue; as the trees bring forth flowers and afterward fruit, so must my soul bring forth the fruits of faith and good works.”