Saturday, August 8, 2020

A Visitor

This Black Swallowtail butterfly landed right beside me as I was watering the flowers so I quickly ran for my camera as it continued to flit about the blossoms. When I came back I managed to get a quick shot just before it got into a more obscured area of my garden. They are such lovely creatures.  
Taking part in Saturday's Critters. Click HERE to see more creatures from around the world.
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19 comments:

  1. Penelope NotesAugust 8, 2020 at 9:30 AM

    Great shot! These fleeting fluttery creatures are a challenge to capture.

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  2. eileeninmdAugust 8, 2020 at 9:42 AM

    Hello,

    It is a beautiful photo, pretty butterfly and flower!
    Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  3. TomAugust 8, 2020 at 9:53 AM

    ...beautiful, I saw a yellow one yesterday.

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  4. SharonAugust 8, 2020 at 10:38 AM

    Great shot. Butterflies are the most amazing creatures.

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  5. ~Lavender Dreamer~August 8, 2020 at 10:41 AM

    Wow! You got a great photo! You really do have to be quick and hope they are in focus! Beautiful start to my day today!

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  6. Taken For GrantedAugust 8, 2020 at 10:41 AM

    You got a great photo of this stunning butterfly on a flower.

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  7. jennyfrecklesAugust 8, 2020 at 2:03 PM

    Very showy - and hard to take photos of.

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  8. CloudiaAugust 8, 2020 at 2:11 PM

    What a wonderful hopeful sign! If you persevere you can get the shot, a good shot, Pat!

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  9. AndyAugust 8, 2020 at 2:13 PM

    No wonder you ran for your camera... This guy is beautiful!

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  10. BillAugust 8, 2020 at 3:18 PM

    What a gorgeous butterfly definitely worth running for your camera.

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  11. William KendallAugust 8, 2020 at 6:45 PM

    Beautiful!

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  12. RevrunnerAugust 8, 2020 at 7:12 PM

    You did well to grab this shot. I'm rarely, if ever, camera ready when these moments arrive.

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  13. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"August 8, 2020 at 10:44 PM

    What a welcome guest.

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  14. LindaAugust 9, 2020 at 1:13 AM

    Beautiful swallowtail!

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  15. s.cAugust 9, 2020 at 5:09 AM

    Good one.

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  16. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 9, 2020 at 7:23 AM

    You did well to get back in time with your camera Pat, gorgeous shot of the butterfly and the bloom 💜

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  17. Anne Hagman-NiilolaAugust 9, 2020 at 12:27 PM

    It is beautiful!!

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  18. KayAugust 9, 2020 at 7:24 PM

    What a nice visitor to welcome to your garden.

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  19. Nikki - Notes of LifeAugust 13, 2020 at 3:40 PM

    What a beautiful visitor! :)

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