Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Butterfly picture show...

The other day I spotted this little buy on the thistle while driving through the strip pits.

I could not believe my luck,

there was no wind to speak of and it seemed willing to stay there.

None of these were cropped images...

This was the best time I ever had photographing this kind of butterfly...which I think is a Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, but if you know it is a different species please tell in the comments.

As always, click to expand the view!

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19 comments:

  1. Ginny HartzlerAugust 15, 2017 at 1:04 AM

    These are awesome! My favorite it the last one, because I can see all around his body. I can tell how much fun you had, it's all over your joyous photos.

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  2. TomAugust 15, 2017 at 4:22 AM

    ...these are gorgeous, Rose.

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  3. SandiAugust 15, 2017 at 6:36 AM

    Weird timing... the Eastern Swallowtail butterfly is the North Carolina state butterfly, which I just found out yesterday. Its hind end is usually bright blue, however. Maybe there are variations, so this could be one too. He looks like it! How amazing is that yellow body?

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  4. SandiAugust 15, 2017 at 6:36 AM

    Hind end of the wings, that is...

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  5. AnonymousAugust 15, 2017 at 7:10 AM

    So pretty.

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  6. eileeninmdAugust 15, 2017 at 7:57 AM

    Hello Rose, these are all lovely capture of the Swallowtail. Pretty butterfly.

    Enjoy your day and the week ahead.

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  7. Carol MattinglyAugust 15, 2017 at 9:06 AM

    One of my favorite butterflies of all. Carol

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  8. MadSnapper n BeauAugust 15, 2017 at 9:45 AM

    awesome pics. it is unusual for them to sit still and allow for a photo shoot and even on a beautiful purple flower. super shot photos, gorgeous

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  9. L. D. August 15, 2017 at 10:21 AM

    It is a beautiful swallowtail. I had one earlier this summer. Today I am posting a giant swallowtail.

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  10. Nancy ChanAugust 15, 2017 at 10:56 AM

    How wonderful for you to capture so many photos of this beautiful butterfly. The butterflies in my garden seldom stay still for me to take any photos. Have a great day!

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  11. donAugust 15, 2017 at 11:38 AM

    This butterfly was excellent at posing. This cooperation gave you a wonderful series.,These are excellent pictures.

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  12. Klara SAugust 15, 2017 at 2:51 PM

    Definitely beautiful show. Great series.

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  13. Lowcarb team memberAugust 15, 2017 at 3:21 PM

    Fabulous photo's Rose ...

    All the best Jan

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  14. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 15, 2017 at 4:08 PM

    Those are stunning pictures -- your timing was just perfect! They never want to hold still for me and you are right if the wind is blowing even a little it's hard to get a good picture even if they do hold still! These are just perfect -- the beautiful contrast with the thistle, the perfect butterfly -- wonderful!! Thanks for sharing.

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  15. Ruth HiebertAugust 15, 2017 at 4:58 PM

    Oh wow! These are fantastic shots. He really was cooperative.

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  16. Bill August 15, 2017 at 6:11 PM

    Another great reason to welcome a few thistles!

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  17. Red Rose AlleyAugust 15, 2017 at 6:28 PM

    This butterfly is a beauty, Rose. I saw one like this at the nursery about a year ago. I'm glad it stayed put for you to take such awesome pictures. It looks so pretty settling on the purple flower.

    ~Sheri

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  18. The Furry GnomeAugust 15, 2017 at 10:28 PM

    Spectacular photos Rose!

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  19. Bonny BonafillaAugust 17, 2017 at 11:30 AM

    Those are sensational photos, Rose. I've never seen a butterfly like this before. I don't think we've got anything quite like it over here. But you've captured it beautifully.

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