Saturday, September 27, 2014

Painted Lady

Painted Lady (Vanessa Cardui)

I think Vanessa Cardui (the Painted Lady butterfly's Latin name) would make a great stage name. Hollywood here I come!

This Painted Lady was sipping goldenrod nectar and would barely stay still, in a feeding frenzy to drink as much in as possible while the sun was shining.

Another view

Hmmm. Was the butterfly trying to tell me something?

I am linking to Saturday Critters HERE.

29 comments:

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Absolutely EG, it has a slightly French sound to it n'est pas :) She is a beauty, I had a creature with wings turn its back to me today also :)

Unknown said...

I like the lady- so elegant!

Hugs
JetteMajken

orchid0324 said...

Wow; gorgeous Painted Lady with matching colored goldenrod♡♡♡ So, BEAUTIFUL; what would she/he try to say to you(*^_^*)

Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

Jo said...

What beautiful images. Wow. I can't stop looking at them! I don't even have the privelige of getting one from the back here in Tanzania. They just keep flitting off! Have a great day! Jo

Mersad said...

A beautiful butterfly.

Mersad
Mersad Donko Photography

Revrunner said...

I wonder if goldenrod tastes anything like a mint julep? :-)

Michelle said...

Just beautiful!

Rose said...

Wonderful shots! I love the lighting. Love the butterfly, too.

William Kendall said...

It is a beautiful butterfly. It would also make a great character name.

MadSnapper n Beau said...

she is beautiful and yes, she is telling you it is time batten down the hatches, winter is on the way. so what do we call a male Painted Lady? hummm

Pamela Gordon said...

This butterfly does have a beautiful name and you captured her beauty here. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

TexWisGirl said...

their undersides are as colorful or more than their top sides!

21 Wits said...

A most lovely, graceful lady!

Ruth Hiebert said...

You captured stunning images of this little beauty.

rainfield61 said...

Beautiful.

I have to google search what is beautiful as in a butterfly's language.

Carola Bartz said...

Spectacular photos of this beautiful butterfly. Yes, it's Latin name would make a great stage name!

Sylvia K said...

Your butterflies are SO beautiful and colorful!! Terrific captures as always! And I, too, agree that its Latin name would indeed be a great stage name!! Always enjoy your critters -- well, I always enjoy all of your photos, EG, and they're always superb! Hope you have a great weekend!!

Ginny Hartzler said...

You got two PERFECT shots from completely different angles! Your details are extravagant. God surely paints a beautiful Lady! And you capture beautiful shots!

RedPat said...

She's a beauty! I love her furry little body, EG!

Montanagirl said...

Very pretty!

Karen said...

Beautiful! Sharp crisp detail!

Carver said...

The painted lady is a beauty and photographed so well.

Gail Dixon said...

They are vibrant, beautifully marked beauties. Superb captures!

Lorna said...

I think Vanessa Cardui just got married to George Clooney.

A Colorful World said...

A lovely lady!

Unknown said...

Fabulous shots of this gorgeous butterfly! Maybe it's telling you it has better things to do than pose for you?

eileeninmd said...

I think Painted Lady is a perfect name for this butterfly. Beautiful captures.. Thank you for linking up your post, have a happy Sunday!

BasiaW said...

She is beauty!

jp@A Green Ridge said...

A great shot of a pretty one!...:)JP

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