I love trying to get photographs of Zebra Swallowtail butterflies (Eurytides marcellus). There is an understated elegance to their monochromatic coloration (with pops of blue and red) and they are so hyperactive that I have to chase after them to have a chance to get a shot when they perch momentarily. Earlier this month I captured this image of one that highlights its long tails and colorful antennae.
There is something almost magical about chasing butterflies that makes me feel like a child again. I hope I never lose that energy, enthusiasm, and boundless curiosity.
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