This is one of the most beautiful butterflies I’ve ever photographed in Cyprus.
A perfect splash of colour in the summer landscape, proving once again that nature really knows how to stand out.
A butterfly that knows how to make an entrance.
Every angle looks like a different piece of artwork.
Nature never gets boring — as long as we let it stay wild.
Paphos, Cyprus — May 2026
So beautiful. I must go look for our Norfolk Swallowtails.
Thanks, Brian! Fingers crossed your Norfolk Swallowtails are out and about.🦋😁
Amazing photos! I often have a hard time photographing swallowtails because they move so fast. You captured gorgeous images.
Thank you so much, Egidio! They really do move fast, so I’m glad I managed to catch a few good moments.
Indeed a golden wonder Anita. Wonderful photos 😀
Thank you, Brian! This golden one really made my day.📷😁
Striking colors.
Thank you so much, Sue! I’m glad the colors stood out.
So beautifull ♥️
Thank you Neeraj❣🦋
Beautiful. We have those around here. I always look for them. 🤣😎🙃
Thanks a lot Mr. Ohh! I like that you see them where you are as well. They always feel like a small piece of magic.🦋😁😂
Jättefina bilder på fjärilen. Den har jag nog aldrig sett. Fantastiskt vad naturen kan åstadkomma.
Tusen tack snälla Claes. Ja, naturen är verkligen enastående.
Fantastiskt vackra bilder på denna vackra fjäril som jag tycker kunde ta sig en sväng norröver. Underbart att skåda!
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