Backyard Butterfly

I was happy to see lots of butterflies fluttering around in my backyard today so I didn't have to visit the Butterfly Pavilion at the zoo for photos. I did notice that it was a bit more difficult getting shots in my wide open yard compared to the confined and controlled environment of the Butterfly Pavilion.

Thank you all so much for you very supportive comments and favs on yesterday's Male Hovering Hummer photo! Truly appreciated!

2018 Photo Journal, Day 130

[gloria jones]

Beautiful...super focus, composition

[Issi Bannerman]

Your nature shots really are special, Gayle. This is so sharp and so delicate. Lovely image.

[Harbie]

Wonderful close up! This is beautiful! Fav

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Lovely shot

[Lou Ann]

You already have Monarchs?! They must have wintered in your area instead of flying the thousands of miles to get there. This is a beautiful photo!

[Lockarec]

Lovely image.

[Gayle]

@louannwarren Thanks so much for your comment and fav, Lou Ann! Yes, the Monarchs are here! I’ve noticed a few here and there the last couple of weeks but definitely more this week. :-)

[amyK]

Great dof, composition,....this has it all!

[Margo]

Lovely capture

[Merrelyn]

Beautifully captured Gayle, great focus and dof :)

[haskar]

Wonderful shot.

[Margaret Brown]

Beautiful focus. Fav

[Sylvia Binch]

This is beautiful ! Great composition, focus and dof.

[Suzanne]

Oh I wish we had these, so beautiful, Wonderful focus as always Gayle

[Rosie Kind]

Wonderful shot Fav

[Carole Sandford]

Lovely close up shot, great detail!

[Ingrid]

Beautiful picture!
Last year I got the milkweed late, and had Monarchs from August to December. This year I have not seen butterflies yet... might also have to do with our construction and the poor state my garden is in..

[Tunia McClure]

Super shot.

[Chris K]

beautiful focus

[Helen Jane]

A beautifully clear image of a beautiful butterfly. Great composition too Gayle.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Beautiful shot