I finally captured a butterfly on a Butterfly Bush! We have a dozen Butterfly Bushes scattered through out our backyard and they do attract butterflies, but I never seem to have my camera when the butterflies are visiting. When I was watering yesterday, I noticed a few butterflies, dropped the hose and ran for my camera. Fortunately, this glutonous little Swallowtail was still drinking the nectar when I returned: 
Here is the butterfly from another angle: 
Is there a photo that you long to capture, but still alludes you?
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The Paint Splash says
I love having my camera ready! Your shots are great.Have a blessed week. Hope you can come by for a visit. Debbie
Su-sieee! Mac says
Stunning! Both the butterfly and your shots!!
Su-sieee! Mac
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Linda says
Great shot….I have yet as to get a good picture of one! They are too fast for me!
Jean says
Beautiful shot! Jean
Francisca says
Lovely captures! Glad you finally fulfilled your desire. There are two photos that allude me: the little geckos that run around our house and only show up in the evening when the light is bad for taking a photo, and the choir of toads somewhere out back that I hear after the rains but never see. 🙂
salitype says
oh wow, so beautiful. i love taking pictures of butterflies too.
LV says
You were lucky. I have some very pretty ones around, but they just be still long enough to get a picture. You did very well with yours.
Mary says
LOVE these~ we've had more winged visitors this summer than I can remember seeing in years past! I run for my camera too 🙂
Alea says
Pogonip- My Rose of Sharon is just starting to bloom, so I am planning on stalking the hummingbirds that it attracts. 🙂
pogonip @ Meadowsweet Cottage says
It's been a swallowtail summer this year. They don't loiter long enough for me to snap their photo. I really wish I could capture one of a hummer visiting my tiger lilies!
Ms. Bake-it says
Beautiful! Great capture!
~ Tracy
Light and Voices says
Patience is a virtue. With talent and a little luck these pictures of a butterfly were captured. Good job!
Joyce M
Martha Z says
Lovely, I have a butterfly bush, two in fact, but they don't seem to attract butterflys.
tehlia says
That is beautiful. I have been trying to do the same thing. Not luck. Glad you captured it