Butterfly Ballet

7 years 8 months ago - 7 years 8 months ago #491741 by bluesydude
I was fortunate enough to witness these two Spicebush Swallowtails moving so effortlessly from flower to flower. I usually fail miserably trying to capture them in flight.

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Spicebush Swallowtail (Papilio troilus) by Dolan , on Flickr

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7 years 8 months ago #491759 by Shadowfixer1
No failure here. Good job.
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7 years 8 months ago #491764 by Stacy Craig
OH yes, I very much like this one!!


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7 years 8 months ago #491784 by effron
Well shot, and where have you been?!

Why so serious?
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7 years 8 months ago #491789 by Screamin Scott
Great capture & yes, where have you been ?

Scott Ditzel Photography

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7 years 8 months ago #491796 by JaneK
Ok, this is just a beautiful example of what patience will bring.  Thank you for sharing. 


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7 years 8 months ago #491932 by cabbot
Gorgeous shot. Your perseverance paid off!


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7 years 8 months ago #492808 by bluesydude

Shadowfixer1 wrote: No failure here. Good job.


My sincerest thanks.

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7 years 8 months ago #492809 by bluesydude

Stacy Craig wrote: OH yes, I very much like this one!!


Thank you, Stacy!

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7 years 8 months ago #492810 by bluesydude

effron wrote: Well shot, and where have you been?!


Many thanks! Just got busy with life. :)

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7 years 8 months ago #492811 by bluesydude

Screamin Scott wrote: Great capture & yes, where have you been ?


Thanks Scott! It has been a while. Maybe I can show up more often.

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7 years 8 months ago #492812 by bluesydude

JaneK wrote: Ok, this is just a beautiful example of what patience will bring.  Thank you for sharing. 


Most thankful, Jane!

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7 years 8 months ago #492813 by bluesydude

cabbot wrote: Gorgeous shot. Your perseverance paid off!


I appreciate your comments! Thank you!

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