How about this beauty?
I watched her fly in a circle around me and I stayed very still, hoping she would land somewhere. She did.
Come on…open your wings.
Oh my! What an exotic beauty.
Of course I looked her up. She’s a Red-Spotted Purple Butterfly (limenitus arthemis astyanax.)
She’s a member of the Brush-Footed Butterfly family and she likes Lantana (we have that here) Common Milkweed (check) and Butterfly Bush (check, again.)
I’m so glad I got to see her!
I’m in Manhattan today, working as the text coach for a production of Much Ado About Nothing. But leave a comment, if you are so inclined. I miss you guys!
Happy Saturday.
SHe is beautiful, your photography skills are so wonderful. Have a good day,
Mere
What wonderful closeups. Crisp. Patience. Hope the working room has a/c.
Joy
So pretty! I had a butterfly land on my hand once while swimming and stay for what seemed like a minute. Sweet little tickles on my hand as she moved around.
So pretty.
came by to link to your sat party…..:)
Gorgeous!
Beautiful! Hope work goes well. ;)
Claudia – what a beautiful butterfly!! I have never seen one like that over here – you are planting all the right things that they love!!! and you captured her gorgeous colors perfectly (love the blue!)!! Have a good day in the city today!! Francine
Beautiful! ! Uplifting images to see you through the day!Be well!
That is so beautiful, Claudia! And I love it that you got the red flower in there too. Hope your day is successful!
Beautiful butterfly! I envy you your proximity to NYC – I’ve only been there once, and I HAVE to go back again!
With a name like Red-Spotted Purple Butterfly …. the blue details on the back of her wings make for a pleasant surprise.
Lovely.
Have a wonderful day…safe travels.
Pat
Happy Smiles to you today!!
Dottie
Beautiful pictures of a gorgeous butterfly, Claudia. Enjoy your day in Manhattan. Ann
What a beauty..I haven’t seen one of those for years Claudia..Thanks for sharing your photos..We had unexpected visitors last night..My boyfriend looked out the door window in the mudroom and there was a Mama Raccoon and two babies eating from a dish of cat food I left out for a stray..He woke me to go see them..How adorable!!..Enjoy your work and have a safe trip!
What a gorgeous butterfly, Claudia. I am not sure I have ever seen one of those.
Hugs,
Laura
How special to have her visit…I am awaiting some special visitors too…
The kids I keep have seen a lot of pretty butterflies, a robin, some lizards and our frolicking squirrels this week. Our front glass door is shaded by two huge oaks so we have nature in view all the time. My mother has been gone for 15 years and she loved butterflies so I always think of her when I see one?
Ah, fabulous picture, great job! Will be glad when you’re back from Manhattan …
Great photography! Worthy of framing, for sure.
nancyr
What a beauty! I do love the butterflies!! Hope your weekend is going well.
hugs,
Linda
That is a beautiful butterfly. Love the colors. I was outside today wondering when the hummingbirds would show up. Awhile later as i was sitting on the swing one hovered about 5 feet from me. He was interested in the Maltese Cross. I was so shocked to see one so close that I didn’t even get my camera turned on. It was just so wonderful to see one up close and personal. :) But it is on my list to get a good shot of one.