Painted Lady

Lots of butterflies fluttering in my garden this afternoon and it's been lovely to sit outside and enjoy them.

[ShirleyB]

Beautiful detailed capture.

[Judith Johnson]

Gorgeous - love the fluffy body.

[Louise]

Lovely! This one is a small tortoiseshell butterfly though, not a painted lady (though fairly similar!). I took a very similar photo of one yesterday, though I've not yet sorted / uploaded yesterday's pics!

[Nitrogene]

Beautiful!

[Ann Williams]

@roachling Thanks Louise. I have no idea with butterflies unless they are cabbage whites. I must get a butterfly book!

[Katja]

What a rare beautiful shot! I hardly see any butterflies here even though I live quite close to a park.

[Paula W]

Can't believe how fluffy his little body is.

[Peter Day]

Great photograph, well done Ann

[Joyce]

Beautifully detailed capture Ann

[Debbie]

Ann I like this one a lot. It almost looks as if there is a caterpillar on the butterflies body.

[Kim]

Beautiful capture!

[Lottie]

Lovely detail and the colours and focus are fabulous. Fav.

[Zdenka]

Great capture :)

[Andrea]

Beautiful, great timing!!