It’s amazing how a brightly colored butterfly can almost disappear from view merely by turning sidewards. Last week, I was observing a Great Spangled Fritillary butterfly (Speyeria cybele) feeding on a yellow flower when suddenly it seemed to disappear. I blinked my eyes and looked again and the butterfly looked almost like a grasshopper, because I could not see its wings.
A few seconds later, the butterfly shifted its position and its colorful wings once more came into view, providing the more conventional view of the butterfly that you see in the photo below.
I love trying to find unconventional views of familiar subjects, though it’s important not to forget that there is a lot of beauty in the familiar conventional views as well.
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Mike Powell 
Great series.
What sets your photography apart, aside from your expertise, is your ability to narrate with image. So effective, Mike !
Thanks, Binnie. I started this blog originally to showcase my photos, but learned quickly that I enjoy expressing myself as much though my words as through my images.
They do that to me all the time! Nice illustrative shots.