Today, a Black Swallowtail enjoyed the lilacs

[mnhtnbb]

The black ones are much more difficult to shoot, because they won't stay put for but a few seconds on any bloom. Plus, it's windy.

[malaise]

1. Beautiful

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[jfz9580m]

2. Very pretty

Oddly ruffled..It is the patterning on the wings. They seem to curl don’t they? Lovely lilacs…

[generalbetrayus]

3. ♫ Everyone knows it's Windy. ♫

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

[ShazzieB]

4. Thanks for the 60s flashback that comment has triggered for me! 😁

And Windy has stormy eyes
That flash at the sound of lies
And Windy has wings to fly
Above the clouds (above the clouds)

[mnhtnbb]

5. Haha

Anything that makes me laugh is appreciated these days.

[AllaN01Bear]

6. pretty little flyer.

[George McGovern]

7. Great photo mnhtnbb. Neat markings under the wing. And, nor could I resist.

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[littlemissmartypants]

9. I love this song. I sing it to myself a lot. Thanks, GM. ❤️

[George McGovern]

10. Ha Ha You're more than welcome littlemissmartypants! It's infectious. Thank You!

[Old Crank]

8. Very nice.

Taking pictures of insects can be maddening. Your depth of field tends to be shit. They won’t stay still unless they are looking the wrong way. And when it all lines up a breeze comes in.

Great job.