Stunning image Heather, with great focus and depth of field. I love how the butterfly appears to be cradled by the flowers. Awesome shot.
Thank you Debra, always much appreciated! It might well have been cradled by the flowers because the wind was very gusty and making it difficult for any of the butterflies to settle. There were two fritillaries and a pair of admirals fluttering about but none of the others settled for more than an instant. Guess I was lucky to get this shot because they haven't come in close to where I could photograph them since then.
You've taken some beautiful shots of butterflies, Heather and this is another example. I want you to know that I'm from British Columbia and we have thistles here so I'll be standing outside by a thistle waiting for my shot at this beauty.
Thank you Harold, much appreciated! You may have a variety of fritillaries to choose from in your region, so happy hunting. They feed on quite a number of native flowers and shrubs like the spirea bush in this photo. Good luck with your search!
Thank you, Jeff, much appreciated! They do show nicely against the greenery don't they.. a nice color contrast and as Yves stated.. the white dots work well with the blossoms too.
Wow! this is an awesome capture Heather. The white dots on the butterfly just fit the blooming flower beside. I know well what it is to chase those. I can see you easily trying to get the perfect shot. It is not just a matter of being at the right place at the right time. Mother nature count on your talent to imortalise the moment. And you did it with great success.
Thank you, much appreciated, Yves! It took some trying to get the shots I wanted, that is for sure. You know how it goes.. just get the focus you want and it moves.. repeatedly. But my patience finally paid off. Next on my list is a white admiral who I got a really good focus on a few days ago but there was a little fence obstructing the view just enough to spoil the photos. So that's another work in progress and it made this one more enjoyable too :)
