Because 1) didn't expect to be in a butterfly garden that afternoon, and 2) didn't bring (or even own) a true macro lens. But I think the Pentax 50-200 did ok.

Moderator(s), please feel free to move this if you don't think it belongs.


He (she?) moved it's wings at the last minute! Aargh!


These white guys were ubiquitous -- and quite friendly (!)


I might go for a tighter crop, maybe.

Toldja they're ubiquitous!

Good series- like #4 best- what is it on a lady's hat ?

Brian V.

Originally Posted by Lord Vetinari Good series- like #4 best- what is it on a lady's hat ? Brian V.

The purple things were just hanging from the branches of trees. I think they had some sort of butterfly food in them, because the butterflies liked them a lot. But that's just a guess.

Originally Posted by The Hobbyist Because 1) didn't expect to be in a butterfly garden that afternoon, and 2) didn't bring (or even own) a true macro lens. But I think the Pentax 50-200 did ok. Moderator(s), please feel free to move this if you don't think it belongs. He (she?) moved it's wings at the last minute! Aargh! These white guys were ubiquitous -- and quite friendly (!) I might go for a tighter crop, maybe. Toldja they're ubiquitous!

The last shot does it for me too .... Skippy
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Last shot is my fave too.....I thought it strange at the butterfly house here in Sweden that they had lots of silk flowers dotted about....food eh?

Patricia....

Originally Posted by patricia kay Last shot is my fave too.....I thought it strange at the butterfly house here in Sweden that they had lots of silk flowers dotted about....food eh? Patricia....

What I actually know about butterflies could fit into a butterfly's head. However I have a strong inclination to hiding my ignorance by making stuff up that sounds good.

I like No 4.