Saturday, June 29, 2013

Tiger Swallowtail/Top Shot

Tiger swallowtail

I like the shades of yellow and green in this photo.

I am linking to Madge's Weekly Top Shot.

36 comments:

Manav Singhi said...

Nice. . .

Roan said...

Gorgeous!

Kathy said...

That's a beautiful shot. We seems to have a lack of butterflies here in my area this year.

eileeninmd said...

Gorgeous capture of the Swallowtail!

A wondering star said...

Lovely butterfly!
Very pretty photo!
Thanks for sharing.

Jorunn Norge

Lowell said...

A beautiful photograph. It's especially nice that you caught it with the wings up so we can see the entire torso. That doesn't happen often.

Lisa Gordon said...

Wonderful capture, and so beautifully composed.
Wishing you a fantastic weekend!

Grandma Barb's This and That said...

So pretty! I don't know what happened this summer but I haven't seen any butterflies.

Anonymous said...

Oh wow are you a great photographer!

Betty Manousos said...

wow, what a dreamy image!

love it:))

Judy said...

I've never captured one where you could see the whole body and believe me, I've tried. You have made a beautiful and unusual image.

Nancy said...

Weird, but I've seen very few butterflies here this year. Lovely shot!

Ruth Hiebert said...

This is a lovely picture. I love the markings,so clearly visible,on the body.

Al said...

What an incredible butterfly, so delicate and pretty.

RedPat said...

I didn't realize that their body had such strong markings! Fabulous, EG!

TexWisGirl said...

great wing position!

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

Nice one- the background really makes this one special!

Kay said...

I love this shot! I agree - the colors are wonderful. Seeing the butterfly is also a real treat. I didn't realize that its body is striped. An all around WOW.

Pamela Gordon said...

That is just gorgeous! Great capture. Enjoy the holiday!

Stephanie said...

Very nice one!

Randy said...

Beautiful close up.

Susan said...

Wow, that is awesome!

Indrani said...

Whoa! This is beautiful!

NatureFootstep said...

a beautiful swallowtail for Top Shot. It is worth it.

Nicki said...

wonderful shot and great colors as you pointed out.

Anonymous said...

Fantastic shot of a beautiful gem of nature ~ Wow!

Small City Scenes said...

Excellent shot of the Swallow-tail. I can even see his fuzzy belly.
Great summer colors. MB

Anne (cornucopia) said...

Beautiful butterfly!

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Absolutely a top shot EG, you can see where this gorgeous creature gets its name oui!

Kerri Farley said...

Pure Beauty!!!

I saw lots of these in the spring but sadly haven't seen any lately.... hope to see some soon!

Laura said...

How beautiful! Would be lovely to share with I Heart Macro:-)

Anonymous said...

Wonderful photo! I love butterflies so much. :<)

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful capture!

Linda W. said...

Great shot! What a beautiful butterfly.

kayerj said...

what an amazing shop of such a gorgeous creature.

Rose said...

He looks ready to take flight...like you have caught him just perfect.

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