great spangled fritillary

Taken in the garden.

Another recommendation our B&B host made was to take a diversion on the Blacktail Plateau Road rather than just staying on the main loop road through the park. Anywhere we found to park, we could go for a walk out into the woods (no trails there, so we had to get a canister of bear spray to...

This I have never seen before.

This flower seeds itself, but I have no idea what it's called. The leaves are long and spear shaped. Maybe someone out there may know. Stanley?

I was out making butterfly pictures and was looking for lighting from the side or back, with a shaded background when this fritillary landed in the perfect spot. I made this during warmer times.

I've become fond of capturing butterflies and dragonflies this year.

That flower is a primrose from the garden. Another that I planted years ago and seeds itself.

I've not had many chances to get out recently, and when I do, I've not seen much to photograph. So here is one from the summer.

Shot on a backraod near Lancaster

One of my favorite butterflies. Some are more colorful but they photograph nice. The backlight helped.

The field behind me is abundant with butterflies

I usually stick to birds when I'm out but when a butterfly is just sitting there I have to take a picture :)

i couldn't resist this shot as i was digiscoping the birds of berry bend park near warsaw, mo.

A rather tattered great spangled fritillary on a brown eyed susan.