We got to the park in the early morning when it was still cool and watched as the swallowtail landed on the plant. If we had been an hour later it would have led us on a merry chase; as the temperature warms, butterflies speed up and don’t stay still for long. We see a few of these butterflies every year, always a pleasure.
July 17, 2019 at 1:12 pm
Great time to be there for this sighting! It’s a wonderful image and look!!
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July 17, 2019 at 2:57 pm
It was. Thanks very much!
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July 14, 2019 at 8:26 am
Great capture and caption, Belinda! I like the iridescent look to the wings in that light.
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July 14, 2019 at 4:32 pm
Thank you Ellen! Time of day and subject lined up beautifully😊
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July 14, 2019 at 7:51 am
Awesome eye contact, I love it!
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July 14, 2019 at 4:28 pm
I couldn’t quite believe it! Thanks Donna.
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July 13, 2019 at 5:35 pm
Nice one
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July 13, 2019 at 5:56 pm
Thank you.
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July 13, 2019 at 4:42 pm
She looks like she is saying, “Hello, there!” Sweet shot. Belinda.
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July 13, 2019 at 4:52 pm
It was a delight to see and photograph! Thank you Eliza.
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July 13, 2019 at 3:11 pm
Sweet shot, Belinda! 🙂 Yes, the fragility of butterfly wings makes them susceptible to fragmentation; factors that influence this is the way a particular butterfly tends to land, plus genetics.
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July 13, 2019 at 4:49 pm
Thank you Tom! Fragile yet their endurance can be remarkable too, like the monarch.
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July 13, 2019 at 1:37 pm
That’s a very nice perspective and a beautiful image Belinda!
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July 13, 2019 at 4:37 pm
Thank you Pete. We couldn’t believe our good luck as the butterfly didn’t budge for a good five minutes!
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July 13, 2019 at 12:48 pm
Nice Belinda! Always fun to photograph butterflies!
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July 13, 2019 at 4:34 pm
Thank you Reed, it always is!
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July 13, 2019 at 5:40 am
She is happy to see you…lovely, Belinda!! 🙂
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July 13, 2019 at 7:36 am
Thank you Indira!
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July 13, 2019 at 1:58 am
What a magnificent design on his wings. But oops! Did you notice he has a little piece missing on the end of his right wing? I wonder how he did that.
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July 13, 2019 at 7:34 am
They are pretty spectacular looking insects. I believe normal wear and tear can lead to missing scales.
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