IMGP5149, originally uploaded by GvilleRick.
We continue to have a number of bumblebees attracted to the flowers around the yard. Most flock to the butterfly bushes but this one was on the lantana in the back yard. I like this closeup shot that I took this morning.
IMGP5124, originally uploaded by GvilleRick.
I saw this guy this evening on our butterfly bush in the front yard. While the Tiger Swallowtail that I photographed in the back yard was quite content to sit still and allow me to take multiple shots, this one was easily spooked and flew off and returned several times. I was able to get a few shots befire he flew away.
IMGP4955, originally uploaded by GvilleRick.
I took this closeup of a flower using a flash with a diffuser made of a piece of plastic from a milk bottle. I also got shots of butterflies and bumblebees using the flash.
Butterfly 7, originally uploaded by GvilleRick.
Sometimes being lucky and having the camera handy can result in getting a photo. I got home this afternoon after going to the school to get a photo and had my camera when I went to check on the clothes on the line. This Tiger Swallowtail was moving from flower to flower in the backyard. I took a few shots with the lens I had on the camera and then went in and got a longer lens to get this shot. The butterfly was not too concerned with me being there and even stayed on the flower when I reached out and moved it around. Other shots are on my Flickr page.
