BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY

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CABBAGE WHITE (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)

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This butterfly is another example of how something common is still quite appealing. It might not have the brilliant display of other butterflies but it has a delicate beauty that makes it stand out. It’s widespread in our area and I’ve seen it as early as May and well into August. It’s a good insect to photograph because it tends to perch a little longer than others, giving plenty of opportunity to take your shots. They’re also a nice addition to any flower!

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26 thoughts on “CABBAGE WHITE (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)

  1. twobrownfeet's avatar

    You capture the beauty of nature so well! Loved this. And I know how difficult this might have been with butterflies. I’d had little luck, Basil a little more. 🙂

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  2. rothpoetry's avatar

    Beautiful! The fragile and the vulnerable always seem to hold a special appeal!!

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  3. dianaed14's avatar

    Lovely close up work and sympathetic background caused by the vegetation

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  4. Peter Hillman's avatar

    So delicately and beautifully done, Belinda! I always love to see the Cabbage Whites.

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  5. Jet Eliot's avatar

    Both of your photos really highlight the beauty of the cabbage white, Belinda. I find that interesting, because the first flower is rather pale, and the second photo is more vibrant with color — but both do a great job of showing off the butterfly.

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  6. lauramacky's avatar

    Very delicate! I like the color of this butterfly.

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  7. Tom's Nature-up-close Photography and Mindfulness Blog's avatar

    Great shots! 🙂 Nothing living is common on a fragile, rare planet that harbors life!

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  8. Ellen Jennings's avatar

    Turning the common into lovely shots! Wonderful detail.

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  9. peggy's avatar

    Beautiful shots of this white butterfly. Took me years to be able to capture butterflies – they are always on the go. Have many shots of butterflies now. They are such delicate little creatures. Thanks for sharing.

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  10. Trail Walker's avatar

    Indeed it is a beauty!

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  11. wordsfromanneli's avatar

    Like a little fairy dancer. Who would ever think this ordinary insect was really so pretty?

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