Pipevine Swallowtails
These swallowtails are mudpuddling, eating up some good 'ol salt and nutrients.
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These swallowtails are mudpuddling, eating up some good 'ol salt and nutrients.
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Nice shot Jill!
I have never captured a shot of butterflies puddling where the background suited me. This background really works well!
Posted by: Salty | August 3, 2008 03:14 PM
Jill,
I never saw anything like this before. Thanks for the explanation with this great photo.
Posted by: SandyCarlson | August 3, 2008 04:58 PM
I've been fortunate to capture one black swallowtail last summer, either Spicebush or Eastern Tiger, they look very similar, but, nothing like what you've posted here in a group on the ground! The fading blue into black is stunning and Salty is right, the background suites the subject and allows for an excellent contrast!
Posted by: Patty Neal | August 11, 2008 12:25 AM