Did see a few butterflies today as well. This teeny little fella never gave me a look at the upper wing artwork, but was amazed to zoom in close and discover a thin little edging of blue scales.
The detail in butterflies is just astounding to me. I had no idea that was happening right before our eyes.
All these butterfly shots taken with the Sigma 105mm F2.8 Macro, pushed to F2.8 because I love the shallow depth of field.
Pretty much symbolising how I feel at the moment, this small copper butterfly (Lycaena phlaeas) has reached the end of summer in a pretty bashed-up state 😳
But at least there is warm sunshine to bask in towards the end of things …
I want to tell a little story about a stupa in Bhutan called Chendibji, a beautiful place I have visited many times but has a sad story.
It's a special place for Bhutanese, a spiritual place surrounded by wild forests. Recently they restored the stupa and chorten and installed immense flood lights to illuminate at night.
One of those teeny tiny little butterflies that might be a sapphire or might not and my only reference for Bhutanese blues doesn't actually show the upper wings for most of the species.
I do love how every flash of blue fluttering by could be something totally new to my eyes.
Back to Daley Ranch and adjacent Dixon Lake. Good sun, and the #butterflies were flying. Still not getting the specie variation I hoped for. Not pictured: Any Whites. They were out, of course.
This lil' guy wasn't having any of my picture taking nonsense. I must have shot 50 or more attempts before I slinked away in defeat. Here's 4 of my failed attempts 🤣
Hello everyone, hope you're having a good Sunday. 🙂👋 I wanted to share a few pictures from yesterday's trip to Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House. I was busy with my new chainsaw this morning and completely forgot to transfer them from my camera. 🙄🪓
Below are two butterflies and a bit of the lush habitat they live in. Name, scientific names and brief description in alt text.
Absolutely stunning day for #butterflies today at Calavera. Surprise finds; surprise absences. If I had a wish, it would be for more landings. Much of what I saw was on its way somewhere. So no pix. But the Lorquin’s Admiral showed up big time.
Ho hum day for #butterflies. I did see a couple of Sulphurs and a Monarch, but no pix. The lack of small butterbirds is shocking. Today’s only (barely) recordable encounter was a lone Silvery Blue. I got tons of video but the butterfly was mostly out of focus.