A few of the butterflies are enjoying the Cineraria Silver Dust – a perennial grown for its silvery foliage. I let mine flower.
common grass blue butterfly
common blue grass butterfly & Australian painted lady
Australian Painted Lady (Nikon D3000)
Australian Painted Lady (Nikon D3000)
Thanks for looking. 🙂
Christine R 
Seeing them close up is a real treat. Just take their pretty wings for granted and forget about the rest of them. Amazing
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I had no idea they looked like that about the head. Glad you’re enjoying them, Sue.
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These are amazing close-ups. I agree with Sue. It’s a special treat to enjoy these guys so clearly. 🙂
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Thank you, Tess. I decided to crop in close this time, since you’ve already seen their wings a lot.
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Fantastic photos Christine. Such close ups give you a whole new perspective on these beauties.
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Thanks Sue.
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My father-in-law was a renowned entomologist who specialized in bees and wasps, but found butterflies beautiful and intriguing. I often think, as I’m studying your photographs, how much he would have enjoyed their crisp detail.
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Sadly, the butterflies have dwindled. I was awed by my visitors, Janet, that’s for sure, and couldn’t stop taking photos of them! I did get some lovelies and I’m glad they reminded you of someone special. Thanks for dropping in. ❤
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Your close-ups are truly amazing, Christine!
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Thanks Paula. I’m really pleased with what I can do with this Nikon on the auto function.
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