She reminds me of one of Dany’s Dragons. That could be because I just finished watching the latest episode of Game of Thrones (and audibly gasped as I watched the last 30 seconds). Can you see it? 
Butterfly Wonderland
Simplicity
I think this is a white sulfur butterfly (please correct me if I’m wrong). It just might be my favorite because it’s low-key. It doesn’t advertise its presence with brilliant colors or rapid movements; it simply goes about its life, doing its job without creating much of a fuss.
Beauty of the Butterfly
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” -Maya Angelou
Blue Morpho Butterfly
This butterfly, from the Latin American Rain Forests, flashes a spectacular iridescent blue when in flight. When it lands, it usually puts on the camouflage.
Here we see what the Blue Morpho looks like with wings extended and with wings closed.
Butterfly Assignment
I gave myself homework: work on DOF, focus, and lighting. Butterflies make good subjects for this assignment, don’t you think?
Butterfly Wonderland
This might be my favorite.
When a friend suggested that a local butterfly atrium would be great place to take pictures, I was eager. Knowing how difficult it is to take shots of butterflies, I figured this would be the perfect place for me to practice. I was at Butterfly Wonderland yesterday before it opened its doors at 9 AM and did not leave until after 1 PM. I was captivated. I sat and absorbed the quiet beauty, I watched people in their delight at the exquisite creatures, and I took hundreds of shots. It was a wonderful day!
Here are a few of my shots. Do you have a favorite?
(Click on any for a larger image and greater detail.)
