Didn't have to rotate this one. I was asking him nicely (doesn't everyone ask them for permission to take their photos? I always talk to the critter I'm photographing!), if he could move so I could show everyone how beautiful that he was, and he complied by climbing to the top of the flower. What a sweetheart! : - )
#114
Then I asked him if he'd be a sweetie and spread his glorious wings so that everyone could see them. And he did. : - )
#115
This b.fly has one of my favorite colors in it. Then again I just love colors! : - )
He's a real beauty too, even if he is missing part of one wing. : - )
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I'm happy with this profile. A lot of detail on it, I can see everything clearly. It's good. : - )
#117
Still wanted to get a photo of him perfectly centered, and while I didn't succeed this time, I still like the photo. : - )
#118
I've got him where I want him. I'm calling him Mr. One Antennae at this point. LOL! : - )
#119
Used the zoom so you could see him better. Finally am happy with this guy! LOL! : - )
#120
This is the girl I was referring to earlier. She managed to coax the yellow b.fly onto the fruit she is holding. She wasn't quite brave enough to touch him though! Giggles, 'cause they tickle! LOL! : - )
Like I said it's like magic to see the kids interacting with respect towards the b.flys, and other critters too. A very memorable moment. : - )
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And a close up of the previous photo. The b.fly was quite happy so I had the time to zoom in on it. : - )
#122
Look at Mom in the background. She's getting just as much a kick out of watching her daughter as I am. : - )
I am so impressed with how calm and steady this young lady was. She held that piece of fruit for a good five minutes. : - )
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B.fly feasting on unknown flower. : - )
#124
DH thinks this is a water lily, but I think it's a water lotus. We need a tie breaker! LOL!
I admired it's color. Can't tell if it's a pink or very pale lavender color. Either way, I like it! : - )
#125
A yellow one! : - )
#126
The yellow one from a different angle. : - )
#127
I've seen b.fly's perched on the ground, on walls, on bowers and on flowers, but not on a rock before. : - O
#128
Same b.fly from another angle. : - )
#129
He was being so sweet, when I zoomed in, he posed for me. : - )
#130
Aw, he relaxed his wings all the way so I could get a better photo. : - )
#131
He was such a sweet model I was sorry that he left after I took this photo. : - )
#132
Not as happy with this photo, but at least I caught the b.fly feeding. : - )
#133
Caught in flight. I could have done better. : - (
Both my 'puter and I need a short break.
BBS! : - )
#134
A very large and beautiful floral feeding station near the b.fly's pre-school. I don't know what else to call it, since I used the term nursery for where they have the pupae. These b.fly's are newly hatched and still learning to be b.fly's. : - )
There are whole bunch on the station but you'll have to zoom in to see 'em. : - )
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I think this b.fly is just as curious about me as I am about it! : - )
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Interesting floral decorations. Take a look at the wire globe in the back ground. : - )
#137
This youngster is perched on the edge of a fern. He's cute! : - )
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Photo taken of the center of the very large feeding tray. At least one b.fly is feasting on the yellow Hibiscus. Gorgeous! : - )
#139
Wow, talk about color matches. One b.fly is perched atop of the marigold type flower in the center of this photo. : - )
#140
Same b.fly, only with it's wings open. Wow! : - )
#141
Zoomed in and managed to catch this one in flight! : - )
#142
So amazingly beautiful. The plants, the b.fly's, the whole arrangement. Considering how much rebuilding they've had to do since 2004, I'm really wowed, by their progress. : - )
#143
They really like this pot, which is giving me some ideas about what kinds of plants I can put in the same container or for companion planting. Inspirational!
#144
Wanted a close up of the pretty orange b.fly. Don't think it's a Julia. : - (
Ah, who cares, they're all gorgeous!
#145
That one you posted #136 and the last few is a Julia Longwing but don't know the formal name.
The #138 is the Great Eggfly.
The young girl is so serious LOL! Reminds me of seeing the children during the ones I worked. They walk through the exhibit with their arms held out like Frankenstein, begging for butterflies to land on them. Then when one does most of the scream and shake their arm.
Maybe I was wrong and it is a Julia b.fly. I didn't see the yellow stripe on the wing in the first photo. Notice our favorite model is trying to get into the act too! LOL! : - )
#146
That streak of yellow is sunshine I am sure, since it isn't on the other wing.
Yup, kids are always good for a laugh. It's still magic when they connect, though. : - )
Meanwhile, if I see a caterpillar on the path or an injured b.fly I'm picking them up and putting them on a plant.
Sheila, I'm just not so good at remembering, as you well know, so I always appreciate help. : - )
Here's another of the same orange b.fly. I'm not at all sure if the yellow I'm seeing is sunshine on it's wing or a yellow stripe brought out by the sun. But it's still a beauty!
#147
Thanks Sheila, we're on the same wavelength. : - )
How about one of the tired photographer taking a much needed break.
Photo taken by DH. : - )
#148
After a short rest, I was up and at 'em again. Loved that color of Hibiscus! I guess the b.fly does too! LOL!
#149
This b.fly was snuggling right in between the blossoms. Sweet! : - )
#150
This was the last half way nice b.fly photo I got before we went into the museum part of the farm.
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