Tattered and torn, but still beautiful

This Buckeye butterfly is probably nearing the end of its short life. Its wings were a little ragged, but it didn't have any trouble flying. It was really enjoying the flowers.

Thank you so much for your comments! I always enjoy reading them! :0)

[Jane]

Absolutely stunning..... and the colours are gorgeous :)

[kris]

What a fantastic picture. An "experienced" butterfly. Wonderful clarity and color.

[MaryBeth Dailey]

A senior citizen....awww.... They sure dont' get much life but I guess they dont' realize that. Myriad of colors in this pic!

[Kate Klinck]

oh so pretty!!!

[richard saffold]

sort of an old veteran!

[Rachel Bell]

oh but it's still beautiful and still has value!

[Susan Pigott]

Still beautiful even if he is a little ragged. What amazing colors.

[Denise]

Gorgeous detail on the wings.

[Paula Cook-Farkas]

I think it just makes her more endearing! Beautiful, especially on those purple flowers.

[Netkonnexion]

Wonderful capture. Stunning colour and composition.

[Mary Tjeerdsma]

I have to agree with all of the above! Beautiful detail!

[Susan T]

Beautiful capture and colors!

[Dave Anajao]

Beautiful shot Carolyn. Did you used macro lens on this?

[Carolyn White]

@daveanajao I don't have a macro lens. I shoot with a P&S. It does have a macro setting. :0)

[Rick Schies]

They have the neatest patten. A beautiful butterfly

[Jennifer C]

glorious colour and clarity Carolyn!

[bkb in the city]

Great capture

[Danielle Greenwood]

oh yes indeed it is!

[Pam Hawkes]

Beautiful capture.

[Paul Myers]

They are amazing how well they fly even when they are that beat up. Beautiful butterfly.

[Rach_who]

Tattered and torn but still pretty.

[Zoe Ferrie]

It's still gorgeous despite the aging process!

[Terry D]

so pretty!

[Robin]

Another beauty. It's certainly been in the wars.

[Carel Combrink]

Another very good photo and beautiful bug. Well done

[Rebecca Briggs]

beautiful, such great detail..x

[Geertje K.]

So beautiful! Love the eyes on the wings!

[Denise]

Fabulous capture with the fully spread wings. Great contrasting colors. There is beauty in everything.

[elkehochban]

Gorgeous! I'm always amazed by how well they function when they're all tattered like that!

[marg]

He looks beautiful in the prime of his life Carolyn. He actually reminds me of a Chinese fan - he is gorgeous.

[alia_801]

Lovely shot - I love the angle and detail :)

[Dawn Wilson]

very beautiful

[Beth]

How beautiful. His wings are spread out like a Japanese fan.

[robinwarner]

love her muted colors against the bright ones of the flower

[Angie Vega ☮♥ シ]

amazingly captured with the wings all spread out...beautiful

[Anne ❀]

beautiful colours, love the composition, great shot!

[Emma]

Proof that inperfections don't hamper beauty

[Pyrrhula]

You aredoing a gret job Pic all those beautiful insects/butterfly

[GINA]

wonderful capture, love those colors

[Donna Edwards]

Aww. Beautiful

[Kathryn Marshall]

Beautiful capture. Great colors.

[Trina P Holub]

So pretty...I want to pet him

[Kayley]

This is my favourite I have seen of your photos, the colours are just so pretty & beautiful!

[Alecio]

Another beauty