I was just out and this amazingly colored swallowtail just flew in , let get off a couple shots and then was gone. I so badly want it to come back. John
New to me
ohhh! Beautiful. Great picture!
I know what you mean about wishing it would come back. There's a gorgeous Tiger Swallowtail that I'm dying to get a picture of. So, for now, it just teases me by flying right past me without stopping.
You are totally hooked John! Giant Swallowtail's aren't uncommon so it will probably be back. If you've got zinnias, they'll come. Get your camera ready and they'll usually let you get some great close ups.
This was my visitor this morning.
beautiful shot John. Like KK said it will be back. here is link to their cats. Called orange Dogs lol http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/630713/
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I've been taking pics like crazy, seems like every day ther is a new one.... John
Sorry about the bad pic , but the wind was blowing about 20mph, so heres another shot. John
There is more of the black ones than others, but they are very hard for me to photo. But I keep trying. John
This one is so tattered but, unique
Pretty and yellow
Monarch I think
Beautiful butterflies!!!
Lovely!
Somehow, I missed getting my zinnia seeds sowed this spring.... there will be zinnias again next year! :-)
CarrJohn- Your butterfly looks like a Gulf Frittillary to me. Do you get those in OK? Here in FL we get a lot of them-- The spots under the wings often look silvery.
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Here's one more.
I had a super day snapping pics. I have never seen so many butterflys in my life. Here is a few. John
And another
I fell asleep before I could post more.
They like to show off
one more
I just love showing them off
A smaller one
I just saw this one. What is it? John
A Painted Lady. Great pics! Notice how every one of them is on a zinnia?! That's why I let those things reseed and take over. The do exactly waht I need and are cheap!
The Gulf Frits are the ones that lay eggs on the passion vines.
They used to plant zinnias in big containers at Jones Beach on Long Island, and every September they'd be full of Monarchs fueling up for takeoff.
John you are getting some wonderful pic there. had my first monarch Saturday and had a Queen flying around out the old homestead when I dropped by to check on things
I have to add this one.
And this one.
Breathtaking!!!!!
And one more
Please forgive me if I am over exending my welcome, but this is something that I have overlooked my whole life due to being too busy to stop and smell the roses. I will stop for now with this last shot. John
John, those were beautiful! Thank-you!
Joh, please continue to share ALL your wonderful pics. I'll enjoy as many as you can post, I promise.
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absolute perfect pics John. No don't stop posting but maybe start a new thread so it doesn't take to long to load for those that are on dial up
John are all these photo's coming from around your home?It's really amazing the vast variety of differant kinds you have.Your really gifted at taking your pictures.Don't stop ,it's something to look forward too when I log on and not just you but most of the great photographers on this site.After trying to get a half way decent shot of a butterfly and seeing how hard it really is.It's one thing to be able to attract a butterfly to see it yourself and maybe a few of your neighbors.But,clearly it another thing to be able to take a really great photo of it and share it's true beauty with the world.So all you out there taking the time outside waiting to get that great shot,Please keep doing it and for sure keep posting them.Just seeing them adds lots of flavor to my day,Thanks
Showing off again
Something different.
New one today
you are on a roll John lol. Keep them coming
Donna, I have nothing but time on my hands and you dont know what you just asked for. I have never had a camera nor have I ever had flowers. Now I am a danger. My DMIL wants to make a quilt with all my butterfly pics. I have over 800 so far. I am having a hard time choosing which ones to print on the iron-ons. John
oh John that would be so lovely. Talk about a family keepsake to pass down