On my way home from the beach I stopped to take pictures of the jets that were buzzing overhead. By the time I got out of the car with camera... no planes! But during my 30 minute wait this swallowtail came for a visit.

great ;) werOnika7 · 2010-07-14: 19:21

Gorgeous! I have two of these come to the Lantana almost every day..Great photos Ray :-) NellyBly · 2010-07-14: 19:56

Wow... I wish they sat still long enough for me to shoot them more! ????? · 2010-07-14: 20:37

Beautiful captures. You were lucky it stayed for a pose or two. Well done. SunflowerGirl · 2010-07-14: 22:48

It is a wonderful butterfly and bravo to the photographer for his patience and its dexterity Thanks Ray josy63 · 2010-07-15: 02:42

Gorgeous! ????? · 2010-07-15: 05:52

beautiful shots! jennye · 2010-07-15: 13:50

Fantastic work, Ray....these are gorgeous shots! Love the DOF in #1!! lookagain · 2010-07-15: 16:56

Wow, fantastic captures! Unchained · 2010-07-15: 20:18

Yes!Fantastic captures! :)) Goldbrandi · 2010-07-16: 12:07

wow! really excellent short-tailed swallow tail! :) I loved it :) 2# in my favorites ^^ onlyricky · 2010-07-16: 16:00

I LOVE THEM ALL!!!!!!!!!!!! lynnsgallery2 · 2010-07-16: 22:08

What a beauty!! Wasichseh · 2010-07-19: 09:51

Great captures, very nice series! imrepapa · 2010-07-19: 10:56

These are Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes), Short Tailed are only found on the shores of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. They lack the yellow spot in the central cell of the hindwing Jim Edsall · 2011-08-03: 13:10