Small Tortoiseshell

I was thrilled to get my first butterfly this year!! As I stood in the garden taking photos of my hydrangeas it landed at my feet. Luckily I had my macro lens on and I managed to catch him with his wings full open.

Best on black

Many thanks for visiting my project and leaving your lovely comments - always appreciated!!

[Henri Russell]

Beautiful capture of those wonderful colors of his wings.

[Rosie Kind]

A beautiful capture Fav

[Lou Ann]

I love him! The shadows are so interesting too!

[KoalaGardens🐨]

beautiful textures :)

[Mave]

Fab shot. Fav!

[sally agnew]

Beautiful light and markings :)

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Beautiful

[Lois]

Beautiful colors!

[Babs]

Well done, he is a beauty. I never have success with butterflies.

[Milanie]

How nicely you captured his colors and markings. He's one I don't see often (maybe once in the last several years). Great focusing. Fav

[Jane Pittenger]

Looks e his colors and detail and the shadow is a terrific addition

[Lynda McG]

Great detail and colours!

[Taffy]

This is so clear and sharp -- I feel like I'd be able to touch the textures.

[Marnie]

Top shot Pam as Taffy @taffy said, I feel like I could touch it.

[Susie]

Great capture

[Joan Robillard]

Okay the picture above in my feed is of a gray whale. Talk about extremes

[Pam Knowler]

@joansmor That's what is so wonderful about 365!!

[Casablanca]

I've been looking out but haven't seen any butterflies yet this year. Well done you! Beautiful shot

[tony gig]

Lovely detailed shot...Fav

[carol white]

A lovely detailed capture. Fav!! 😀

[Nova]

Beautiful little visitor. FAV :)

[Vesna]

Beautiful