Still bitten by the nature photography bug, I’ve been out in my favourite patch of common land photographing the flora and fauna. I had an amazing piece of luck when I managed to get a picture of this butterfly resting on a flower.
Regular readers will know that I recently spent a lot of time trying to get pics of butterflies. Back in July I was fortunate to get this image of a different butterfly resting with its wings open.
I think the above picture, however, is slightly better. In my opinion, this is purely down to the amazing, contrasting colours on the butterfly’s wings and the purple of the flower (I believe it to be a butterfly and not a moth as the antenna are not feather-like or saw-edged, but if anyone knows differently, please let me know!).
I hope you like the image too. I certainly think is very dramatic and beautiful in equal measures. I also love the level of detail, especially on the flower.
Surprisingly, the butterfly stayed still for quite sometime. I certainly wasn’t expecting it to. Most of the other butterflies I have photographed have been exceedingly camera shy and moved on very, very quickly.
I have added the picture to the #MySundayPhoto blogging linky hosted by the Photalife blog. It’s a great linky that takes place every Sunday that enables bloggers to showcase their photographic skills. If you are into photography, I thoroughly recommend you click on the badge below and take a look.
30 thoughts on “Photographing butterflies (again)”
I love it! There’s so much detail and colour. Only a few more weeks left to photograph butterflies before they all disappear 🙁
Yes, this is true Sarah. Maybe I will get a couple more photographs this week? That said, I haven’t seen many butterflies to photograph.
What a beautiful shot! I love the dark of the moth against the purple. I bet you were pleased with that one. #MySundayPhoto
I won’t deny it Tara, I was over the moon with this shot. Just so many contrasting colours.
Great picture. I think that you have captured a cinnabar moth on a scabious flower #MySundayPhoto
Wow, you are clearly an expert! Thanks for your feedback.
What a stunning photo John, I love the colours in this
Thank you for linking up
Thanks Darren. High praise from a man who knows his photography. Roll on next week.
Such a beautiful shot. The colours are simply stunning, such a contrast between the butterfly and the flower.
Yes, it was the contrast that caught my eye. i think I was very lucky.
You are quite the expert, I’ve managed so few butterfly photos this year. They are flitting in and our between showers here!
More of a chancer than an expert, but very kind of you to say so!
Gorgeous collection and great detail John. I’ve photographed lots of butterfly’s and bees during this summer which is quite an achievement with not having much summer to talk of. Maybe we’ll be lucky and have an Indian Summer!
Oh I do hope we have an Indian summer. I could do with some more sunshine.
The picture with the butterfly is the best thing I’ve seen today! Really made me fell better! Thanks John!
Oh wow, those are very kind words. Glad you think so. Hope you visit the blog again soon.
That photo is fantastic. You have captured so much detail! It is one beautiful butterfly too x
Thanks Kim, It was just asking to have its photo taken I think.
Love the butterfly markings! So unusual 🙂 Great capture – love it #MySundayPhoto
Yes, the markings are quite something, aren’t they? Thanks for commenting.
what an amazing picture i always manage to miss photo opportunities like this its beautiful I love butterflies such pretty insects
Yes, you have to seize these opportunities when you can. In fact, I think you have to go looking for them!
I did like the other one as well, especially the lovely background blur but I can’t argue with your assessment of the color contrasts here. It’s so vivid and detailed and you also have the perfect amount of blur to show off the flower and butterfly. Amazing colors on this critter and cool how you’ve captured a sticky texture.
I can’t remember if I took this in close-up mode or adjusted the aperture myself, but glad you like the blurring and depth of field.
Hi Darren, I do believe that once you get a thing for photographing small creatures it can become quite consuming. Time passes quickly when stalking bugs and things and we do the funniest of things regardless who’s watching. Are you visible to others when you are stalking your creatures? And you know what? When you ‘capture’ a butterfly like this who cares? It is a dramatic looking butterfly, made to look all the more dramatic by the delicately coloured flower. Well captured!
xx
Oh yes, I so get this. When out with a camera (or even better….a drone!) you nevr can be too sure how people are going to react. the end result, however, us usually worth it.
Well it is Saturday and I of course are doing my late commenting and I am not going to lie I always look forward to finding yours!
You really have been bitten by the nature bug but i think that is why I am always loving your photos! I am so torn……is this better than the other butterfly? I dont know. I totally love the colours and the contrast between the butterfly and flower! What I also love is the capture of the legs and antenna. But, I also think the capture of the wings open is one of the million in one shots. Anyway, enough of my ramblings, love the photo as always! See you tomorrow on #mysundayphoto
Late commenting is better than no commenting and you always leave the most amazing comments Martyn so you’re welcome! Sorry to leave you torn between the different photos. Until next week!
That is a fabulous shot – I can never get decent shots of butterflies so I am very envious of this one! I think it might be a six spot burnet moth. Beautiful colouring x
You clearly love your butterflies and moths Louise. Sorry to make you envious.