Today’s shot was very much a case of being in the right place at the right time. As I walked over to the dining hall this evening I saw one of the students rescuing this cabbage white butterfly from the corridor and placing it on a buddleia bush. I had my camera with me so I grabbed a few shots and when I downloaded them I found this one was reasonably well in focus. It may not be a particularly exotic or beautiful butterfly but it’s the first time I’ve managed any butterfly shots so I don’t think it’s too bad for a first attempt!

Excellent work!! The simplicity is wonderfully perfect with the purple urmysunshine · 2009-08-03: 23:07

Lovely. There are lots of these in my garden at the moment and I have to keep rescuing them from the cats who like to chase and chew them! Lynda · 2009-08-04: 05:26

Very nice. It reminds me that our southern summer can't be so very far away. Latecomer · 2009-08-04: 07:35

:LOVE the color contrasts here.... lookagain · 2009-08-04: 07:57

This is a wonderful photo, Helen! That white butterfly landed on the violet flower is outstanding! I add it to my favourites. :D ????? · 2009-08-04: 10:12

Damn it - I can never get these kind of shots :-) davids · 2009-08-04: 11:06

Very beautiful my friend! :) ppinho · 2009-08-04: 17:47

super ????? · 2009-08-06: 16:39

Beautiful!! Najeli · 2009-08-13: 16:37

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