Butterfly Study

Back on the editing train today, and I came across a series of photos much like the dragonfly study from several posts ago - a very cooperative subject, interesting background and good lighting.  So, here is study #2.

I had a great year with Painted Ladies last year, a species that I had not previously had much luck with.  They are one of my favourite Ontario butterflies - they seem to have a particularly bright shade of orange, and their underwing pattern is spectacular.  This individual was photographed in the Guelph Arboretum in mid-August.

Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)

Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)

Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)

Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)

Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)

Jonesin' to get out and do some shooting - hopefully this weekend!

Kyle