One of the largest and most striking butterflies around.
This swallowtail seemed perfectly happy on a purple thistle, giving me enough time for a few close-ups before flying on.
Nature’s most beautiful moments are often the briefest.
Swallowtail Stopover
13 responses to “Swallowtail Stopover”
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Jag har märkt att tistlar är riktiga insektsamlare. Nu kanske våra börjar blomma snart. Underbart vacker bildserie på en underbart vacker fjäril!
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Stort tack.
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Great captures. Nice contrast of colors.
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Thank you very much for your kind comment Rebecca.
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Beautiful images of the Swallowtail. They never want to sit still long enough for me to get a photo.
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Thank you, Beth. I was lucky this time.
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Beautiful butterfly Anita. The opposing colours works so well between the flower and butterfly
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Thank you, Brian. The colours really do play nicely together. Nature has a good sense of harmony.
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Beautiful photo!
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Thank you Michael.
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You’re welcome, Anita.
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What a great moment to capture! Nature was on your side. Beautiful! 🦋
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Thank you, Egídio — sometimes we’re lucky.
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Your thoughts are always welcome