Flutterby

Flutterby is one of the new words I've learned on the 365. I think it fits this butterfly perfectly. The Black Swallowtail flutters its wings rapidly, when it lands on flowers. I've made countless blurred pictures of them.

Thank you for your views and comments!!! A very special thank you to richard@chard who posted a pic of some gorgeous butterfly art pieces for me yesterday! It really made my day!!! :0)

[John E]

Nice flutterby & red clover!

[Nikkers]

Perfect :)

[Rick Schies]

It's a fun word, one with a bit more true to life meaning.

[Trina P Holub]

You know what else is a good name for those critters? Schmetterling, which is the German name for Flutterby. It's pronounced the way it looks.
Another freaking fabulous shot! Wow! Love the polka dotted body

[richard saffold]

aw, shucks!

[Paul Myers]

Great close up shot Carolyn. You really rocked this one.

[Kylie T]

haha my mum always calls them 'flutterbys' :) And I agree with Trina - it really wears those spots well!

[Sheila]

Beautiful!!

[Paula]

I love his speckled body! This guy's so unique looking!

[Angie Vega ☮♥ シ]

you capture them beautifully

[Barbara Kim]

So pretty !!

[Carol Olejnik]

Beautiful once again Carolyn!!!

[Terry D]

Very pretty!

[Jennifer C]

Beautiful capture Carolyn

[marg]

I think the fashion industry could take a leaf out of the flutterby style manual. She/he is gorgeous.

[bkb in the city]

Great shot

[tim williams]

Stunning shot and butterfly , love the spotted torso!!

[Rebecca Briggs]

amazing..x

[Beth]

Wonderful capture. Your butterflies have all been so beautiful.

[elkehochban]

Gorgeous capture!

[Denise]

So pretty.

[FaerieMoon]

Really nice capture

[robinwarner]

nice one...there are so many great butterfly captures on here....love it

[Emma]

I love the white spots on its body

[Karen Sylvia]

What a beautiful capture. The composition is perfect. :)

[Pyrrhula]

I agree with every comment. Fabulous

[Donna Edwards]

Aah lovelys, I like the spots!

[Paula Cook-Farkas]

I've come to the conclusion, after viewing your photos, that butterflies LOVE this flower! Awesome capture!

[Tabbycat]

Great spotted body!!