A Yellow Swallowtail was diligently working a purple flower head.

I’m surprised at how few butterflies I’ve seen in my travels this spring.

This one was taking full advantage of all sides of these blooms.

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Charleston, SC
May 17, 2022
Wonderful images, Ellen! Not only do I love the composition, but the detail and the colors make these very special!
Thanks, Carol! So glad that you liked them!
Stunning butterfly! Beautiful photographs.
Thanks! He was a beauty, so glad that you liked them.
Here’s hoping for more butterflies for you, Ellen. I am starting to see more and more of them.
Great that you are seeing more, Mike. It is hard to know what might be a natural cycle vs the effects of man’s choices.
Wow and WOW 🤩❤️😍
Thanks, glad that you liked them!