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Yellow Butterfly
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Posted By: K2 to K50, 06-30-2020, 07:22 PM

This was prettier with its wings outspread, which showed some dark brown markings against the yellow. Unfortunately, I could not catch it wings spread, despite a couple of tries as it flitted from one flower to the next. A fairly heavy crop.

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Nicely captured, looks like a Cabbage Butterfly
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Fine detail capture here... well done indeed.
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A very good image.

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What a cool photo! Great job.

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Nice one K2. I think Em is right. Looks like a cabbage white.
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QuoteOriginally posted by eaglem Quote
Nicely captured, looks like a Cabbage Butterfly
Thanks eaglem - as usual, you always have a bit of knowledge to share!


QuoteOriginally posted by Kerrowdown Quote
Fine detail capture here... well done indeed.
Thanks very much, Kerrowdown, and for you "Like" also.


QuoteOriginally posted by Janse Quote
A very good image.
Your encouragement appreciated, Janse, and your "Like"


QuoteOriginally posted by Sailor Quote
What a cool photo! Great job.

Jer
Thank you, Jer!


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Nice one K2. I think Em is right. Looks like a cabbage white.
Thanks DW58 - it would seem the ID is established.


Thanks also to Bengan, Kdgparnell, for your "Like"s

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