Hard to Catch

This tiny butterfly certainly lived up to the title.
It never seemed to stay still for more than a second, but eventually it rewarded my patience with a few photographs.

I’ve managed to capture better butterfly photographs in the past, but I still felt these were worth sharing.

Sometimes it’s not just about the butterfly, but the colours, the flowers, and the tiny lives that make my garden feel alive.

..this was how most of my attempts ended.
🦋 🦋 🦋
The greatest reward isn’t always the perfect photograph, but the moment that inspired it.

12 responses to “Hard to Catch”

  1. Mr. Ohh's Sideways View Avatar

    Very nice. The out of focus one adds an interesting dimension to the purple flower. 🤣😎🙃

    1. Anita Avatar

      Thank you, Mr. Ohh! 😄 Most of my attempts looked like that, so I thought I’d better be honest!😁🦋

  2. brightstardancing Avatar

    Beautiful! 💜💜💜

    1. Anita Avatar

      Thank you! So glad you liked them. 💜🦋

  3. Egídio Avatar

    Most definitely worth trying and trying. Your captures show how beautiful this butterfly is. Great shots!

    1. Anita Avatar

      Thank you, Egídio! It certainly took a lot of patience, but I’m glad it paid off in the end.

  4. Alittlebitoutoffocus Avatar

    Well done Anita for persevering, you (and we) were rewarded in the end.
    I’d say that it was a Lang’s short-tailed blue (Leptotes pirithous).

    1. Anita Avatar

      Thank you, Mike! 😊 I’m glad I kept trying. And thanks for identifying the little butterfly – I really appreciate it.

  5. aura Avatar

    Beautiful photos! I ran after about two butterflies today as well, but with no success. 🦋 🏃‍♀️

    1. Anita Avatar

      Thank you so much, Aura! 😄 Better luck next time! They’re beautiful, but they certainly know how to test our patience. 🦋

      1. aura Avatar

        I consoled myself with some bumblebees instead. 🐝

        1. Anita Avatar

          😂😊🐝

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