Red Spotted Purple - reprise by Leeco
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Description
Nikon 7900.
I have posted a couple of images of this species before but this one is the best of the lot in my opinion.
This cooperative individual was kind enough to perch on the edge of a rusty old 50 gal barrel by my garden shed. His back was squared to the late afternoon sun and the light was reflected off his wings creating an amazing shimmer of vibrant colors to be reflected. He almost glowed.
The background was in deep shadows so there was no clutter to overcome. With a bit of lucky timing and a little post work I think I managed to capture and present a pretty good representation of the vibrancy this Butterfly displayed.
As an after thought, I never have understood how this species came to get it's common name. Orange Spotted Blue seems much more appropriate, lol.
Thanks to those who take the time to comment.
Lee
Comments (17)
promiselamb
wow ok I give up im not showing you my macro stuff no way no no no no no lol you do such awesome shots :-)the colors are amazing!!! :-)
wonderworld
Like stained glass. Gorgeous and awesome capture!!
Brandi
This is such an amazing capture, Lee! Color me impressed... again! ;)
lizzibell
Great capture...
DELMUR
Love opposition between velvet wings and rusted metal(love these different textures)
Dianthus
Excellent composition Lee:)
MaydaMason
umbelivable! it seems in glass made due to all the reflections! a magical one and i love a lot the colours!
JeffG7BRJ
Wow a metalic butterfly! Love the pearlescent colours, Awesome!!!!
Littlejock
Impressive details and metalic colours. Perfect
tizjezzme
Such shimmery colors; cool butterfly Lee. :)
mamabobbijo
Who cares what it's called other than beauty? Amazing shot with the light just where it needed to be.
auntietk
This is absolutely fantastic! The iridescence of the wings is spectacular!
Ionel
Excellent!
bpclarke
Amazing! This is an outstanding capture. Love the lighting that makes the sheen so incredible. Bunny
Kendra
That is an amazing image. Absolutely beautiful.
LadyRembrandt
beautiful and the rusty barrel is perfect.
HannaK
Most beautiful butterfly - great shot! I do not like all the creatures you show here (especially the spiders) but the photos are excellent, the colors and light amazing. Sure, you have a good camera but you did find the right moment and angle for your shots.You deserve a 5*