Murrieta Resident Wins Praise In Photo Contest: Image Of The Day

MURRIETA, CA — "When we are able to slow down, we can see the beauty of nature," said Elsa Pastrano, who lives and works in Murrieta.

Words to live by, as shown here: Elsa was out walking during her morning break and snapped this amazing photo of a Western tiger swallowtail butterfly.

She decided to enter her pic into the April 22 virtual fair and photo contest held by the Sierra Club's Santa Margarita Group. The event was held in celebration of Earth Day.

Elsa's photo won third place in the category of "creatures of the wilderness."

Thank you for sharing Elsa!

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