Took a break from puppy duty and sat in the backyard with my Canon 200 mm F2.8L and just waited for the butterflies, bugs and other stuff to come to me. Today is warm but there's a lovely breeze and sitting in the shade is quite comfortable. Here is the results of today's "adventure". Hope you enjoy viewing these as much as I enjoyed capturing them.



















I just love the translucency of that last butterfly shot.

Jim

Hey Jim,

Very nice thread! The second and last few of the images were my favorites. Really nice composition and rich colors.

James

Thanks James. Sometimes, taking a break from "puppy watch" is a requirement for one's sanity -- assuming one has ever had it . The fun part of that backyard safari was the fact that I could just sit in the shade and wait for photo subjects to come to the vines in front of me. The 200L gave me all the reach I needed and the bugs thought I was just part of the landscape. Weather here is just starting to moderate a bit and we're about to have our gorgeous Fall temps. Just in time for the puppies when they start going outside in a few weeks. Stay tuned for more images.

Jim

Nice!

Those are beautiful!

Thanks Preston. Thank you, Katie. I don't often have the time for "wildlife" photos so this has been like being on vacation for me. Tomorrow, I have a cover photo shoot with a Lab and next week, I have a Regional Dane Specialty to shoot so back to paying photography. I absolutely love the butterfly safaris in my own back yard!

Jim