American Lady

This is one of the butterflies that I wasn't able to capture last year. I think some butterflies are prettier closed than open.

Thank you so very much for the lovely responses to yesterday's mockingbirds!!! It really made my day! :0)

[Paul Sullivan]

Stunning capture!

[Kerri]

Beautiful

[bardejov]

Amazing pattern and colors on this butterfly

[Joel Malley]

That is downright psychedelic. Whoa.

[Cat Whiskers - Nan]

What a beautiful butterfly. So glad you were able to capture it.

[Sharon Lee]

Stunning capture Carolyn

[Kimmi]

beautiful

[PamSnaps1]

oh how lovely! :)

[Rick Schies]

Just look at that pattern. Gorgeous!

[Tony]

Amazing capture.

[Trina P Holub]

Beautiful! I'm glad that you finally captured one !

[Junan Heath]

Beautiful capture!

[Angie Vega ☮♥ シ]

gorgeous capture...the natural lighting is beautiful

[Michael Girard]

beautiful patterns on the wings!

[Elyse Klemchuk]

Oh my, oh my! She looks like someone has painted the patterns on her wings! Beautiful!

[Kathryn Marshall]

Pretty butterfly and shot!

[Pam Hawkes]

This is a stunning butterfly. Nice details.

[Ulpi]

Beautiful butterfly! Love the detail!

[Ellen Young]

Dang how did I miss all these beautiful /butterfly's..I have been out for too Long!! Just cathching up now and have to give you a FAV ! Love them all!!

[Paul Myers]

Wonderful capture Carolyn. Very crisp focus.

[bkb in the city]

Great capture

[Mary]

I love your butterfly photos, Carolyn. This butterfly is especially beautiful!

[Lindy]

Lovely detail.

[Rach_who]

Butterflies are strange looking little critters when you see them up this close.

[Carolyn White]

@rach_who LOL! Yes, they are! :0)

[Sheila]

Stunning! Amazing details!

[Jo Ann Bellone]

You are the Butterfly Lady. They are always so gorgeous

[Pam Womack]

I saw a dress today with this color scheme and pattern, and thought it was lovely...but it looks much better on the butterfly :)

[Tiffany Jean]

This is gorgeous! May I ask what lens you use?

[Kelly]

Stunning capture!

[Netkonnexion]

Wow! Brilliant and stunning sharpness. Great capture.

[ari fink]

precious....they come to us from africa and i think they are very beautiful on both sides.

[Zoe Ferrie]

Gorgeous butterfly, love the detail and the DOF ... thank you for voting for me in the Top 5, the competition is a bit tough LOL!!!

[cglist]

Just gorgeous - I love those wing spots!

[alia_801]

Stunning capture of a beautiful butterfly!

[Carole Imes]

Lovely pattern of colors. Wonderful shot!

[Karen Sylvia]

Great color and dof!

[elkehochban]

Lovely!

[K J Buehl]

So Very Beautiful! Yes, I like some butterflies when the wings are closed. The colors and markings are just gorgeous! Fabulous shot, Carolyn!

[robinwarner]

gosh...perfect

[Paula]

Fav - such gorgeous intricate designs there. How beautiful!

[Shannon B]

Wow-- Fav!

[Anita Hoyle]

Absolutely gorgeous! FAV!

[Dawn Wilson]

Beautiful shot!

[Dione Giorgio]

Amazingly beautiful butterfly, Carolyn. Wonderful find and capture.

[Pyrrhula]

Stunting , a Fav.

[carol white]

Wonderful close up capture!!

[Mark Buehl]

Cool shot! I like the colors and detail.

[Carolyn White]

@dyingviolet Thank you! I used a Canon 75-300mm zoom lens.

[❀ Lynn]

Beautiful! You are the butterfly Queen! :)

[Danielle Greenwood]

beauty FULL!

[Laurie]

Love it!

[Robin]

Stunning capture and a fav for me. Yes, some a prettier on one side than the other. We have one that looks like a dead leaf when it's open and is quite beautiful when the wings are closed.

[Myrna O'Hara]

Another beautiful capture, I can always get an ooooohhhhhhh or an
aaaaaahhhhhhhh out of my mouth after I look thru your stuff. Congrats on the PP

[Meghan Holliday]

Oh, that's beautiful!

[Tanya]

just beautiful against the green

[Al Perry]

Nice shot I see these "ladies" all the time & I always have to take a shot.