I remember the day I took this photograph. It was hot. Mid-July. We had been walking along a dusty path beside a field overgrown with tall grass and wildflowers that seemed to thrive despite the heat. We were nearing the end of our walk when this swallowtail landed on a nearby flower. It was in no hurry and I was able to take several photographs. I have not seen a black swallowtail again and was pretty pleased to have had this opportunity.
January 20, 2018 at 7:11 am
Gorgeous creature! And what a portrait! A
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January 20, 2018 at 8:28 am
Thank you Adrian!
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January 19, 2018 at 9:20 pm
What an enchanting encounter. Your image is wonderful. I love the textures, details, and its colors.
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January 20, 2018 at 8:26 am
It was quite amazing to see. Thank you very much!
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January 19, 2018 at 8:41 pm
Nice to be reminded of those warm days of summer. They seem so far away right now!
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January 19, 2018 at 9:00 pm
Thank you. Forecast is for 4C tomorrow, given recent temperatures, that will be almost summer like😊
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January 19, 2018 at 9:27 pm
I know, we’ll be cavorting in shirtsleeves! 😉
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January 20, 2018 at 8:26 am
😊
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January 19, 2018 at 7:18 pm
Love the composition – the bokeh contrasts beautifully with the perfectly shot subjedt – just the right depth of field. Kudos!
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January 19, 2018 at 8:56 pm
Thank you, pleased you like it!
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January 19, 2018 at 5:49 pm
Sweet shot, Belinda, and it has no beat-up wings! Black Swallowtails are so magnificent! 🙂
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January 19, 2018 at 6:03 pm
Thank you Tom! A bit too early in the season to show wear and tear.
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January 19, 2018 at 4:56 pm
I love how the colours of the flowers complement the colours of the butterfly – what a beautiful creature. You must be pining for summer!
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January 19, 2018 at 5:42 pm
Thanks very much! Pining away😏
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January 19, 2018 at 4:03 pm
What a lovely encounter, and a wonderful image!
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January 19, 2018 at 5:39 pm
Thank you Pete!
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January 19, 2018 at 4:02 pm
You’ve sent us the beautiful photo. Now can you send us that beautiful July weather please?
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January 19, 2018 at 5:38 pm
Thanks Anneli. I would if I could😊
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January 19, 2018 at 12:42 pm
technique is perfect…kudos …the background really gives the butterfly an enriched context…
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January 19, 2018 at 3:01 pm
Thank you, glad you like it.
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January 19, 2018 at 12:22 pm
It’s a lovely photograph 🙂
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January 19, 2018 at 1:05 pm
Thank you!
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January 19, 2018 at 9:18 am
Beautiful image and very nice angle with the white dots down his body in full view.
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January 19, 2018 at 9:30 am
Thanks very much!
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January 19, 2018 at 9:13 am
Beautiful picture
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January 19, 2018 at 9:20 am
Thank you.
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January 19, 2018 at 8:13 am
What a pretty specimen!!
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January 19, 2018 at 9:19 am
It was a sight to see!
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January 19, 2018 at 6:01 am
Great catch as usual. It also made me think. As a child I do remember seeing them, I assume often since it sticks in my mind. Now, even living down in the Lowcountry they just are not common. Just one more casualty.
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January 19, 2018 at 7:10 am
Thank you. We see giant swallowtails here but these others are less common.
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January 19, 2018 at 3:46 am
Wow! lovely butterfly thanks for sharing.
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January 19, 2018 at 7:05 am
Thank you.
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