Butterflies

[Brotherwolf]

Last week I had a dentist appointment which unlike like some folks I was looking forward to. The assistant that cleans my teeth is a photo nut too, she has a lot of her photos hanging in the office and we always end up talking about photography anyway I mentioned to her that I enjoyed her butterfly shots and told her I haven't had the chance to shoot any, she told me that this week was a good time to go out because they are starting their migration, I felt like yeah right I never see them anyway so I didn't give it much thought. Yesterday morning I was looking out the bathroom window at my wifes flower garden in the back yard and I saw the fluttering wings of butterflies!!!
I couldn't believe it!! I hurried and grabbed the digi and started my hunt. They hung around all day!! and even as I write this they are still out there, I think I took over 50 photos, what follows are the best shots in my opinion. hope you enjoy.

 

[Brotherwolf]

Oh, if anyone knows the names of any of these please share with me, I'd appreciate it!
Thanks!!

 

[D Letho]

Brotherwolf ,

May I please use one of your pictures for my web page ? Our campground is named Butterfly Camping Resort and would love to post one of them .

Just thought I would ask just not take !

Thanks , Don

 

[Brotherwolf]

Sure, be my guest. Thanks for asking first.

 

[YH88]

Nice Pictures..

 

[Canuck2]

Nice pics, Bro wolf.

From the top, these seem to be:

American Lady or Painted Lady (there's a subtle difference between the two, but I forget what it is).

Giant Swallowtails.

Tiger Swallowtail.

Black Swallowtail.

 

[Brotherwolf]

Thanks Canuk2!!! Much obliged!!!

 

[WildBird]

Nice ones BW. I especially like the last. Has more action, taking to flight into the frame over a great background. Good edit job too. Well done. WB

 

[Jim Thompson]

Browolf,

That second shot is fantastic. Almost looks loke a king snake wrapped up in there.

Good job.

Jim