Nature Gulf Fritillary, a few views

Gulf Fritillary, a few views · **5 Likes**

Found this colorful butterfly on at the nature preserve on a couple of occasions last month.

OrchidJulie · 10-28-2022, 11:14 AM

Beautiful series, Mike!

**MikeNArk** · 10-28-2022, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

Beautiful series, Mike!

Thanks, Julie. We might be coming to the end of getting butterfly Images in this area.

**eaglem** · 10-28-2022, 06:03 PM

There's a Butterfly that knows how to enjoy life.

**MikeNArk** · 10-28-2022, 06:45 PM

Thanks, eaglem. It was quite a poser on the flowers and soaking up the sunshine.

**ToddK** · 10-28-2022, 08:41 PM - **1 Like**

Another terrific series. We have had quite a few Gulf Fritillaries feeding in the backyard vitex bush the past couple of weeks. They have such interesting colors and markings.

OrchidJulie · 10-29-2022, 06:09 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MikeNArk

Thanks, Julie. We might be coming to the end of getting butterfly Images in this area.

Sorry to hear that, but I do understand. We have them year-round, and if the weather is inclement we can always go to the butterfly conservatory at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Lots of exotic butterflies there! The only downside is that the conservatory is waaaay over on the far side of the place, something of a hike from the visitor entrance...a beautiful walk in good weather. In lousy weather, not so much.

**MikeNArk** · 10-29-2022, 09:01 AM

Originally posted by ToddK

Another terrific series. We have had quite a few Gulf Fritillaries feeding in the backyard vitex bush the past couple of weeks. They have such interesting colors and markings.

Thanks, Todd. They are, indeed, beautiful butterflies. I have some images of them where their markings shine like silver.

---------- Post added 10-29-22 at 09:04 AM ----------

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

Sorry to hear that, but I do understand. We have them year-round, and if the weather is inclement we can always go to the butterfly conservatory at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Lots of exotic butterflies there! The only downside is that the conservatory is waaaay over on the far side of the place, something of a hike from the visitor entrance...a beautiful walk in good weather. In lousy weather, not so much.

Thanks, Julie. It's probably good that I don't have them year round. Butterfly photography can be addictive.

OrchidJulie · 10-29-2022, 09:08 AM

Originally posted by MikeNArk

Thanks, Julie. It's probably good that I don't have them year round. Butterfly photography can be addictive.

Indeed, it can. I've posted a few in the "Butterflies and Moths" thread.

**Sailor** · 10-30-2022, 08:41 AM

Fantastic, Mike. Each shot is a gem.

Jer

**MikeNArk** · 10-30-2022, 10:53 AM

Originally posted by Sailor

Fantastic, Mike. Each shot is a gem.

Jer

Thanks, Jer. You know, I'm never satisfied with only one shot of a butterfly. Glad that you liked them.

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10-28-2022, 11:14 AM	#2
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,931	Beautiful series, Mike!

10-28-2022, 05:38 PM	#3
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,105 Original Poster	Originally posted by OrchidJulie Beautiful series, Mike! Thanks, Julie. We might be coming to the end of getting butterfly Images in this area.

10-28-2022, 06:03 PM	#4
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,144	There's a Butterfly that knows how to enjoy life.

10-28-2022, 06:45 PM	#5
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,105 Original Poster	Thanks, eaglem. It was quite a poser on the flowers and soaking up the sunshine.

10-28-2022, 08:41 PM - 1 Like	#6
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,532	Another terrific series. We have had quite a few Gulf Fritillaries feeding in the backyard vitex bush the past couple of weeks. They have such interesting colors and markings.

10-29-2022, 06:09 AM - 1 Like	#7
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,931	Originally posted by MikeNArk Thanks, Julie. We might be coming to the end of getting butterfly Images in this area. Sorry to hear that, but I do understand. We have them year-round, and if the weather is inclement we can always go to the butterfly conservatory at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Lots of exotic butterflies there! The only downside is that the conservatory is waaaay over on the far side of the place, something of a hike from the visitor entrance...a beautiful walk in good weather. In lousy weather, not so much.

10-29-2022, 09:01 AM	#8
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,105 Original Poster	Originally posted by ToddK Another terrific series. We have had quite a few Gulf Fritillaries feeding in the backyard vitex bush the past couple of weeks. They have such interesting colors and markings. Thanks, Todd. They are, indeed, beautiful butterflies. I have some images of them where their markings shine like silver. ---------- Post added 10-29-22 at 09:04 AM ---------- Originally posted by OrchidJulie Sorry to hear that, but I do understand. We have them year-round, and if the weather is inclement we can always go to the butterfly conservatory at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Lots of exotic butterflies there! The only downside is that the conservatory is waaaay over on the far side of the place, something of a hike from the visitor entrance...a beautiful walk in good weather. In lousy weather, not so much. Thanks, Julie. It's probably good that I don't have them year round. Butterfly photography can be addictive.

10-29-2022, 09:08 AM	#9
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,931	Originally posted by MikeNArk Thanks, Julie. It's probably good that I don't have them year round. Butterfly photography can be addictive. Indeed, it can. I've posted a few in the "Butterflies and Moths" thread.

10-30-2022, 08:41 AM	#10
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Fantastic, Mike. Each shot is a gem. Jer

10-30-2022, 10:53 AM	#11
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,105 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor Fantastic, Mike. Each shot is a gem. Jer Thanks, Jer. You know, I'm never satisfied with only one shot of a butterfly. Glad that you liked them.