How to train your butterfly by cjwhite

How to train your butterfly

I wish there was a way to do this. I would train them to sit still on the prettiest flower for as long as I needed to get my shot. :0)

When I'm standing out in the heat waiting for a butterfly to land, random thoughts go through my head. This is one from today. I know I need to be around people more!

This is a Clouded Sulpher on a red clover.

Thank you so very much for your wonderful comments and faves on yesterday's butterfly!!! It made my day! :0)
You can put those sticky fly trap papers on the flowers.. that would keep them there.... or nail their feet down...
May 9th, 2012  
Fabulous capture. I think it is GREAT. I was wishing I could tell the birds, the bees, everything to SIT, STAY ; ) I saw a butterfly today--my first. I took the photo of it sitting in the dirt. At least I got it ; )
May 9th, 2012  
Great Capture Carolyn..I know it is not easy, but its well worth the shot!! Beautiful Composition, focus, and color!
May 9th, 2012  
Cool shot
May 9th, 2012  
Chuckled at Nikker's comment. That is what I see her doing now that she has her new camera. If Hubby's not careful she'll find a big piece of that sticky paper so she can begin practicing portrait photgraphy, or even little Avery to get him to sit still long enough, LOL. How long were you waiting for this pose? It turned out great! @nikkers
May 9th, 2012  
Gorgeous butterfly and shot. I sure wish we could train them.
May 9th, 2012  
Very beautiful
May 9th, 2012  
@digitalrn I stood out in the field for about 30 minutes trying to get a decent pic of this one. :0)
May 9th, 2012  
Well, you always get a wonderful capture. This is no exception.
May 9th, 2012  
fabulous
May 9th, 2012  
wow... this one is really pretty! great shot!
May 9th, 2012  
Awesome! FAV! These things never sit still for me either. :)
May 9th, 2012  
Lovely focus. This is a beautiful shot!
May 9th, 2012  
Beautiful. FAV!
May 9th, 2012  
This is so lovely!
May 9th, 2012  
Love the colors you picked up - super focus. They do test your patience though, don't they.
May 9th, 2012  
Love the way your flowers and butterflies are alway color coordinated!
May 9th, 2012  
oh i think you have them trained already.
May 9th, 2012  
Well they do call you the butterfly whisperer, don't they? I think you've got it down, girl! Awesome shot! All your shots are awesome! :o)
May 9th, 2012  
Another beautiful shot. I love how the edge of the butterfly's wings are the same color as the clover. Excellent detail and close-up. Keep these coming!
May 9th, 2012  
Beautiful
May 9th, 2012  
Very nice.
May 9th, 2012  
Great close-up
May 9th, 2012  
Am so very jealous of this beautiful butterfly photo!
May 9th, 2012  
Great capture.
May 9th, 2012  
Beautiful capture
May 9th, 2012  
Another for my Carolyn White fav. collection! Perfect in every way.
May 9th, 2012  
What a stunning shot! They match on colour too, if that isn't some form of training I don't know what is:0)
May 9th, 2012  
Love this one - the pink tinges on its wings are lovely, matching the clover.
May 9th, 2012  
Lightning fast reaction, you've obviously got it. Great shot. FAV
May 9th, 2012  
So beautiful and detailed, Carolyn.
May 9th, 2012  
Well you certainly trained this one well. On a beautiful flower and posing at just the best angle. Great photo.
May 9th, 2012  
Stunning butterfly shot! Gorgeous colours and nice detail :) I like how the pink edges on the wing match the flower too :)
May 9th, 2012  
Exquisite!
May 9th, 2012  
Stunning closeup Carolyn !
May 9th, 2012  
fab shot! I love that they always match the flower they're sitting on.
May 9th, 2012  
Just love that violet edging around it's wings! beautiful! Congrats on pop page with yesterday's shot:)
May 9th, 2012  
Such a beautiful capture! Lovely sulpher and clover! They are all great captures - and you do - work at getting the best shots! appreciate you dedication, Carolyn!
May 9th, 2012  
Another outstanding fav. Echoing Elkehochban....it is so amazing how you get them to match the flower. You have the most cooperative butterflies. This is gorgeous.
May 9th, 2012  
oh my goodness, it even has a purple edge to match the blossom!
May 9th, 2012  
you keep out doing yourself!! This is beatiful!!
May 9th, 2012  
How bigger the battle has been , the greater the victory taste. .
Great find, Stunting capture , And A wonderful pic.
May 9th, 2012  
FAV! Love the hint of purple on the wings to match the flower!
May 9th, 2012  
This is great.
May 9th, 2012  
An absolutely beautiful shot! Gorgeous!
May 9th, 2012  
This is so beautiful. I was told to put sugared water on the flowers and try and get out early as they need to sit and warm up their wings, so if you know where they will be you can try that.
May 9th, 2012  
Beautiful shot,well worth waiting for!!
May 9th, 2012  
This is gorgeous. We don't have butterflies like that around here.
May 9th, 2012  
Wonderful! Love the matching colours!
May 9th, 2012  
wonderful. have to fav all your flutterbys
May 9th, 2012  
as written yesterday, simply fantastic
May 9th, 2012  
wow great shot!!!!!!
May 10th, 2012  
Gorgeous!
May 10th, 2012  
what a pretty butterfly this one is....love the gorgeous lilac edging on her wings!
May 10th, 2012  
This is gorgeous. I have to fav it. Outstanding.
May 10th, 2012  
Lovely capture! Beautiful colors! :)
May 10th, 2012  
Fantastic capture Carolyn!
May 10th, 2012  
It matches the gorgeous pastels of the flower! Wow! This is amazing! Fav!
May 10th, 2012  
Congrats on making the PP with this beautiful shot. Fav and a follow.
May 10th, 2012  
That is just gorgeous, such a pretty delicately coloured butterfly, on an equally pretty flower. Great shot.
May 10th, 2012  
I love how it matches the blossom. Great catch, congrats on the PP too.
May 11th, 2012  
I would say you have them trained pretty well! Do you speak butterfly? Beautiful. Congrats on PP.
May 11th, 2012  
just phenominal
May 11th, 2012  
Gorgeous and beautiful colors and your comments made me chuckle
May 11th, 2012  
love the colours!!!
May 11th, 2012  
Beautiful the outline on the wings are the color if the flower ..... Spectacular
May 11th, 2012  
Just - wow! Wow!
May 11th, 2012  
Pretty shot. I like how the colors of the butterfly and the flower match.
May 13th, 2012  
fav. don't know how i missed this one
August 24th, 2012  
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