On Wednesday I spotted this colorful Common Buckeye butterfly (Junonia coenia) perched on some goldenrod at Jackson Miles Abbott Wetland Refuge. The fact that the butterfly was facing downward gives this image an abstract feel that I really like. My mind does not immediately register that this is a butterfly and instead focuses on the wonderful shapes and colors.
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Mike Powell 
Wow Mike, what a stunner!
The pattern on this butterfly indeed is spectacular, Chris, and I was happy to be able to capture it with its wings fully open.
Vibrant colour and patterns.. wow!
Awesome picture!!! I love solidago 😍😍
Even before I began reading this post, Benjamin spied the photo and said : “Look Gem, a different butterfly for me and another of those flowers for you!” Following a quiet examination of the enlarged photo, Benjamin said : “He’s a beauty, these wings are amazin’! Look at his antenna with the little balls on the ends, cool!” This Common Buckeye is a “beauty”, but once again I am drawn to the Goldenrod. It provides a lovely backdrop for the butterfly. Our Goldenrod is just beginning to come into its moments of glory and will still be enjoyed into Autumn when there are less wildflowers to be found. “A weed is but an unloved flower.” – Ella Wheeler Wilcox. Although, it escapes me how anyone could call Goldenrod a weed or not love it!! Thank-you, Mr. Mike!!
Outstanding Mike! Great Image!
Beautiful portrait.
What a gorgeous photo, Mike. The goldenrod brings out all the colors in the Buckeye. Perfect shot!
I love it!
Wow! Great!
Very nice, Mike! The Buckeye on a yellow palette is quite pleasing.