Collecting Dandelion Wine

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Comments


Clifford Dupuis

a month ago

What a stellar shot Heather. The isolation and detail is perfect. So very well done

Heather Mellon

21 days ago

Thank you Clifford, your comment is much appreciated!

Debra Plett

a month ago

Very nice capture Heather, the pose of the butterfly really stands out nicely. Also this positioning goes great with the story about their feet. Very nice composition.

Heather Mellon

15 days ago

Thank you so much Debra for your much appreciated comment. And sorry I didn't catch it sooner. I was actually surprised to learn that their taste buds are on their feet.. but it makes sense that they are too.. :)

Yves Langlois

a month ago

Like very much the nice composition of that shot Heather. You caught the butterfly and flower with great details. Appreciate the side angle you choose. very well done

Heather Mellon

a month ago

Thank you very much Yves. It took a little patience to get the angle I wanted because I like side shots with the legs and eyes showing best. It was well worth crouching down for what seemed like forever though.

Jane LeBlanc

a month ago

Great photo, Heather. I love how the line of the stem makes a triangle in the photo, and great detail and focus on the flower and butterfly.

Heather Mellon

a month ago

Thank you very much Jane. It was such a treat to get this photo because most of the butterflies have been too flighty to photograph lately.

Description
A northwestern fritillary butterfly collects nectar from a dandelion blossom. Interesting footnote.. butterflies taste with their feet.
Taken By
Heather Mellon
Taken On
June 22, 2025
Tagged
northwestern fritillary butterfly collects nectar from a dandelion blossom wine plant pollen animal insect invertebrate flower pollinator yellow arthropod lepidoptera argynnis dark_green_fritillary boloria great_spangled_fritillary
  • Focal: 300
  • Shutter speed: 0.001 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 6.3

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