The threadbare wings of this butterfly are evidence of the transient nature of its life.
Regardless of its worn wings, this Natal Acraea butterfly still showed considerable zest and determination when feeding at this lavender flower in our garden.
Posted in response to this week’s photo challenge with the theme Transient. Click here to find images from other bloggers on this theme.
Posted by Carol
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June 27, 2017 at 1:28 am
What a fabulous ‘transient’ post. I really enjoy the direction you took, but perhaps that’s because I’m butterfly obsessed.
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June 27, 2017 at 6:09 am
Thanks Elayne. Apart from their beauty, perhaps there is something about the seeming restlessness of butterflies on the wing that attracts us?
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June 24, 2017 at 8:43 am
Great capture.
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June 24, 2017 at 7:07 pm
Thanks Rupali.
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June 24, 2017 at 1:53 am
Great photo – love the eyes!
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June 24, 2017 at 6:04 am
Thank you Eliza.
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June 23, 2017 at 4:09 am
A stunning photo, with so many interesting details!
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June 23, 2017 at 11:43 am
Thanks so much. I loved its little fluffy black with white polka dots “cardigan” 🙂
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June 23, 2017 at 4:04 am
Motheaten one might say but still magical. A truly stunning picture.
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June 23, 2017 at 11:39 am
Thanks Osyth. Motheaten 🙂 Wish I’d thought of that!
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June 23, 2017 at 1:36 am
Wonderful capture and such clear detail. It does look like it has seen better days
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June 23, 2017 at 11:34 am
Thanks Roda. And that is what they usually do – flutter by and make photographing them impossible – but this one was intent on its meal.And maybe also a little weary??
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June 23, 2017 at 11:36 am
Thank you so much. It was surprising that it didn’t seem to mind being approached by me and the camera lens!
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June 22, 2017 at 11:09 pm
Just beautiful! I love “Flutterbyes!” 🦋
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June 22, 2017 at 9:28 pm
A fabulous image of this wonderful butterfly! I certainly looks like it has been on its travels 🙂
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June 23, 2017 at 11:32 am
Thanks Pete. It looked travel worn, but still going strong nevertheless.
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