The Owl Butterfly fends off potential predators by pretending it is a big-eyed bird. The other side of the wings are blue as the sky, to avoid detection from those who fly higher.
Taking photos of stationary butterflies, as they feed from flowers at the butterfly farm, is one thing. Catching them in flight is a skill I need to work on. I have dozens of "where a butterfly once was" shots on my camera roll.
"Some kind of swallow-tail" would be the scientific term for these two beauties.
This one looks like something a jeweler would create.
Blogger won't let me center the photos, but you get the idea.
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGrey Horse, The people we're staying with are within walking distance and have never visted the butterflies. I'm sad for them:(
DeleteI've always loved butterflies...These photos would make great fronts for note cards...
ReplyDeletee, they had cards for sale that were much better than my pics.
DeleteLovely, lovely. There's a butterfly garden near here I've never visiting. Should spring/summer ever return, I will definitely go to check it out. Just need to know when the flowers are blooming.
ReplyDeleteJean, are you sure that the butterfly garden near you is outdoors? It may be in a greenhouse setting with tropical plants etc.
DeleteNo, definitely outdoors. If there were in indoor tropical garden nearby, I'd be visiting it every day this time of year!
DeleteThey're so delicate looking , aren't they , especially the last one .
ReplyDeleteS&S, I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the butterflies. That last one was special, I agree.
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