Complex Frailty

Butterflies remain a subject of intense interest for me. I have a personal collection of over 200 individual creatures, many of whom I still have not explored. Each time I open the wings and view inside I find myself consistently amazed at how complex and diverse they are. Sometimes a butterfly that appears dull and earthy will reveal the most alluring metallic wings on the opposite side. Other times the shift from inside to outside is so completely different that they could easily be two different insects. All these changes, patterns, and complexities are in hopes of survival - finding a mate, scaring away predators, and blending in with their surroundings.

It remains a constant reminder of just how complex and interwoven the world is, from the tiniest fragment to the tallest mountain. Everything plays a role in the world as we know it today.