The weather has turned cooler, but traces of summer still remain, like this tiny Summer Azure butterfly (Celastrina neglecta) that I spotted last Wednesday at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The Azure butterflies are among the smallest butterflies in our area, with a wing span of just over one inch (25 mm). My current approach is to shoot any insect that I can find—it won’t be long before they are all gone and I will change to a longer lens and focus primarily on birds.
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Whst a pretty, unique butterfly.
Thanks for taking the time to post this in a double-enlargeable format. It’s a lovely little thing and just the ticket to brighten up a blustery, squally spring day here.
Thanks, Gary. I have adopted the habit of posting a bit larger than I used to, because so many seem to enjoy seeing the details that I try to capture. We are all in the midst of transition periods weatherwise–just different seasons in our respective current locations.
Wonderful photograph of a beautiful butterfly!
We’re supposed to have a cool front arrive tomorrow. Can’t wait!
Pretty, pretty!
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Thanks, Mitzy,