Field Notes & Encounter Date: May 25, 2025 Location: edge of the southern lowland jungle near Mahewa, Eastern Ghats foothills, India During a short rest while hiking a shaded trail through the humid jungle near Mahewa village, I set my water bottle down beside the path. A few moments later, I noticed a warm flicker of light coming from the bottle cap. Perched atop it was an extraordinary specimen, locally referred to as the Gleeful Windling (Ventuludens exclamatus). It stood still, adorned by an orange flower bud, vivid legs, and delicate antennae. I observed a small butterfly gently land upon it, prompting the flower to gracefully unfold. An enchanting warm luminescence radiated from within, illuminating both butterfly and creature, creating an almost magical ambiance. Moments later, in an elegant yet swift movement, the petals closed gently around the butterfly, briefly appearing as if the butterfly had been consumed. However, almost immediately, the creature reopened its bloom, revealing the unharmed butterfly, seemingly engaged in playful interaction. After several mesmerizing moments, the butterfly departed skyward. Instantly following its flight, the Gleeful Windling too ascended into the air, effortlessly carried upward as if responding to an invisible invitation. Villagers recount an old legend about these creatures: long ago, the first Windlings were butterflies that adored the sun so deeply they wished to carry its warmth always. Through the magic of the forest, their wish was granted, allowing them to transform into glowing floral guardians, eternally playing with their butterfly kin. When these creatures are swept aloft by the breeze, a cheerful "weeee!" seems to echo through the forest—though scientifically, this phenomenon is explained as an auditory illusion created by wind interacting with their uniquely shaped petals. Whether one believes the tale or the science, witnessing the Gleeful Windling brought an unmistakable joy, affirming the village's reputation as a place where nature whispers playful secrets. . More at @oleg.pars . #pokemon #aiartcommunity #vfx #ai #impossible #plantsvszombies #pvz #camping #mantis #bloom #morning #impossiblecreatures #natgeo #nationalgeographic #handcam #fakemon #aiartists #shock #stablediffusion #olegpars #digitalart #midjourneyart #creativecoding #reportage #storytelling #midjourneygallery #artoftheday #conceptart - @olegpars7