Today, a special sight in my back yard.
I wanted to take a picture of some of my day lilies in my upstate New York back yard. I got a little more than I bargained for.
I've blogged before about how I don't do well with wildlife photography. So, when I saw this butterfly flitting in the lily patch, I didn't hold out much hope for a photo capture.
Then this happened. The butterfly settled in the lily's throat. I took this picture.
Would the butterfly spread its wings out?
Yes, it would!
Then the butterfly flew away.
I know my many readers who know more than I do will know exactly what type of butterfly this is. (I think it's a swallowtail, but I know there are various types.)
Has a butterfly ever made your day brighter?
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Saturday, July 25, 2015
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Lovely! Aah! The mother nature! How Beautiful she is!
ReplyDeleteEastern Tiger Swallowtail, looking a little ragged but still beautiful. So is the lily.
ReplyDeleteNot good with wildlife photography? I think this is fabulous. A colorful spot of summer. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! And what luck that you captured the photos! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMy lilies just finished up.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on
That's great. Hard to get a pic of a butterfly.
ReplyDeleteI love photographing butterflies. I've filled up my Instagram account with many different species!
ReplyDeleteLoved the pictures, great vibrancy and colour
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous--the butterfly adds to the design and colour. Love the two 'tails' at the back of the wings.
ReplyDeleteWhat great pictures
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