Taking Wing on a Whisper

Many times I "see" a photo in my mind's eye, and pursue it with persistence. And sometimes I get it; such is this photo. I wanted what I saw as the "essence" of a Butterfly. The plant is a very common, flowering weed called Spiderwort.
(Note: Filler from the "archives.")

[Nicole Campbell]

Awesome capture Les.

[Ulpi]

Love it! So impressionist:)

[Amy]

Amazing.

[Shirley]

oh...I like the magical feel of this.........very pretty

[Mike Warren]

Nice capture.

[Robin]

Love the effect you've achieved here.

[karenann]

I love your "essence" here, Les .... captured beautifully. Great eye! A FAV.

[Netkonnexion]

Cool capture. Nice movment.

[carol white]

Lovely capture,Lesley,great movement of the butterfly!!

[Pam Hawkes]

Good capture of the essence!

[Leslie Manna]

@nicolecampbell Moooocho lots of thanks Nic.:))) Take good care, Les x

[Leslie Manna]

@ulpiphotos Ooooh, thank you Ulpi - Impressionism didn't come to mind, but it does work. :)) I set the shutter at 1/60 and crossed my fingers. I was only going to get one shot. Score! All my best, Les x

[Leslie Manna]

@amyjriker Bunches of thanks Amy; must say, sometimes i amaze even myself. lol My best to you, Les x

[Leslie Manna]

@mjmaven With appreciation Shirley..... for continuing to stop and comment. All my best, Les x

[Leslie Manna]

@mwarren365 Mega-thanks Mike. :)) Take good care, Les

[Leslie Manna]

@girlie Thanks so much Robin......I set the shutter at 1/60 and crossed my fingers. You don't usually get second chances with Nature on the move. )) I like it how it turned out. Best of the best to you, Les x

[Leslie Manna]

@karenann Yikes! Another Fav|!! You are too kind, Kareann; I'm going to get a swelled head if you keep it up. hahaha Best of the best to you, Les x

[Leslie Manna]

@netkonnexion Bunches of thanks, Damon.....My best, Les

[Leslie Manna]

@carolmw Very much appreciated Carol..........Take good care,( and tell Merlin he's got a fan club in the States. :)) Les x

[Leslie Manna]

@pamfromcalgary Bunches of thanks Pam.......Take care, Les