butterflies – Beautiful Photographs

Butterfly

Published on September 30, 2021 by Russell Smith5 Comments

As you can see, this poor Monarch has a seriously damaged wing. Amazingly, it was still able to fly. I didn’t see it go very high, but it was able to flit from blossom to blossom without any apparent trouble.

Butterfly

Published on September 20, 2021 by Russell Smith3 Comments

Another Buckeye. This one was captured on September 18, 2021 in front of the Annapolis Branch Public Library. This photo is about twice its actual size. Given its size and the pristine condition of its wings, it has probably just emerged from its cocoon, also known as a chrysalis.

Butterfly

Published on September 17, 2021 by Russell SmithLeave a comment

Butterflies for Monday Macro: August 23, 2021

Published on August 23, 2021 by Russell SmithLeave a comment

Male and female Fiery Skippers do the eternal dance.

Butterfly & Honeybee

Published on August 22, 2021August 22, 2021 by Russell Smith2 Comments

Butterfly

Published on August 21, 2021 by Russell Smith10 Comments

Here we have a lovely example of a female Fiery Skipper. “Isn’t she lovely? Isn’t she wonderful?” -Stevie Wonder

Butterfly

Published on August 17, 2021 by Russell SmithLeave a comment

This may seem like a fairly humdrum photo of a male fiery skipper, but I like its orientation and the definition of its head, especially the antennae.

Butterfly

Published on August 16, 2021August 16, 2021 by Russell Smith2 Comments

After yesterday’s exciting offering of two Fiery Skippers caught in flagrante delicto, today’s photo may seem a bit humdrum. If that is the case, I apologize; however, I think this photograph has its merits. I like the shadows on the Monarch’s wings. Also, if you look closely, you can see the tip of this butterfly’s proboscis. That’s a rare sight. Additionally, I like the contrast of the pink background against its wing.