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Whatever Weds. Tiger Swallowtails
“A good snapshot keeps a moment from running away.” ― Eudora Welty
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So good! I love butterflies.
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Thank you so much, Cecilia! Me too.
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Great shot and lucky to have the pair in one image.
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Thank you!! I was so excited to see two together on that bush.
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Hope this one goes through. I don’t see my comment I tried to post yesterday and I think I did it right. Anyway, beautiful photograph! We are seeing a lot of swallowtails, too!
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This one came through! Thank you so much, Kendall! I’ve enjoy seeing so many this summer. I’m glad you’re seeing a lot of them as well. 😀
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Sorry if this shows up twice but I don’t see the comment I just put up. Great photograph! We are seeing a lot of those right now.
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Thank you, Kendall! I don’t see it twice. WP is acting weird this morning. A lot of bloggers I follow by email aren’t showing up in my email! Sigh.
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Great photograph! We are seeing a lot of those right now.
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I enjoy seeing your Butterfly shots, these are great. I am missing out so far this year, without the rain we are getting no flowers booming this year.
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Thank you so much, John! I hope you get some next year so you see flowers and butterflies.
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Great shot, Deborah! We love seeing butterflies around here. They always add some color and grace to the yard. 🙂
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They do indeed! Thank you so much, Paul!!
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That’s a nice pair of Swallowtails in the milkweed. Lovely shot, Deborah!
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Thank you so much, Steve!!
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Wow, wow, wow. We’re not getting our usual swallowtails this summer and I’m sad about that. Your photo is lovely.
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Thank you so much, Ally! Maybe they’re here because we’ve had so many more this year than previous years. I blame our once every 10 year huge snow pack really. 😀
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Beautiful shot. I’ve seen one this entire summer.
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Thank you so much, Judy! We’ve had so many more. I think our huge amount of snow this year is playing into that. I hope anyway.
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Beautiful!
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Thank you, Jennie! They are aren’t they!
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Yes! 😀
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Beautiful captures Deborah. We never see beautiful Butterflies much here at all, most are further north in the more tropical climates. I love the Swallowtails they are some of the prettiest.
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What a classically beautiful image, Deborah. Hugs on the wing!
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Thank you so much, Teagan! Hugs right back! 🤗
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Lovely, double lovely!
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Thank you so much, Brian!
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That’s a lovely photo, Deborah. I love how they’re approaching each other.
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Thank you, Dan! It was so cool seeing the two together.
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Terrific photos, Deborah. Aren’t we glad Linda is on top of the plant life?
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Thank you so much, John! Oh, yes, we are!! 😀
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Nice capture of the pair!!
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Thank you so much, Gordon! I had one feeding at my Hummingbird feeder two weeks ago …and me without my camera ready! DOH!!
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Too bad no cellphone! Wonder if the hummers get aggressive when other species invade their feeding territory.
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I discounted my cellphone thinking the image wouldn’t be any good. I’ve got 2 females and one male Black-chinned Hummers squabbling over the feeder but, they didn’t see the Butterfly that I’m aware of so it was able to drink in peace.
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If it’s fast action on your iPhone try doing a vid then select individual frames to print. Or do a slowmo vid.
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If I can get close enough to the feeder to try with the Hummer there I will. Thanks for that Top Tip, Gordon! 😀
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Lovely photo, Deborah! Double the pleasure 😊
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Indeed! Thank you so much, Belinda! 😀
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I was wondering what the plant was but, after Linda mentioned Showy Milkweed I looked it up and she is right, and your are too with the type. Yeah! Thank you for the plant ID!!
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A beautiful capture, Deborah!
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Thank you so much, Sue!
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Gorgeous composition and beautiful swallowtails! Even a little bee snuck into the scene. 🤗
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Thank you so much, Donna! I didn’t see the bee until I uploaded my images. 😀🥰
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Both of these seem pristine: brand new beauty on the wing. I noticed the milkweed, too. It looks like it might be a species I’ve only seen in the midwest: the showy milkweed. The apparent height and the leaves were clues.
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There were so many flying and soaring around the river that morning. One flitted by me and nearly landed on my finger when I offered it, but it flew on. It was lovely. I didn’t know what this bush was called but, after you mentioned Showy Milkweed I looked it up and it’s common for my region and looks just like this. Thank you for the plant ID and lovely comment!! 😀
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The flowers the swallowtails are on appear to be a milkweed of some sort.
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