Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Cloudless

Sunday was the last day for the butterfly exhibit at the Desert Botanical Garden so I went for one last look. The butterflies were very active fluttering around and landing on people and plants. This Cloudless Giant Sulfur butterfly (Phoebis sennae) found a matching hibiscus flower to settle on and almost disappear into the background.
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12 comments:

  1. KateMay 12, 2010 at 3:33 AM

    Didn't notice the butterfly 'til you described it. The butterfly exhibits are so much fun!

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  2. brattcatMay 12, 2010 at 4:45 AM

    Amazing camouflage!

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  3. KathyMay 12, 2010 at 5:08 AM

    Yes, I too struggled to see it. But if you click on the picture to enlarge, there he is, big as day! Great shot.

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  4. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comMay 12, 2010 at 6:05 AM

    I also did not see the butterfly until I concentrated and then enlarged it. It is a perfect camouflage of color and shape.

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  5. glendaMay 12, 2010 at 1:44 PM

    Nice capture, Sharon. you really have to be looking closely to see this.

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  6. Brenda's ArizonaMay 12, 2010 at 2:48 PM

    I guess butterflies survive by being with their nature. This one certainly has its nature!

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  7. LowellMay 12, 2010 at 7:27 PM

    This is a superb photo...I had to enlarge the photo to see the butterfly - it was just absorbed by the flower - probably a defense mechanism...

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  8. FlutterbyMay 12, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    I love the butterfly exhibit at Desert Botanical Gardens. I appreciate your shot of the butterfly hiding in plain sight. Well done.

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  9. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comMay 12, 2010 at 10:19 PM

    unbelievable. this has to be enlarged tp be believed.

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  10. MagpieMay 12, 2010 at 10:40 PM

    It has been nice the last couple of days to get out and enjoy this kind of activity. I fear those days are past us now.
    Great photo...he's hiding!

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  11. UnknownMay 13, 2010 at 4:34 AM

    Great find and lovely photo!

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  12. Nathalie H.D.May 18, 2010 at 3:19 PM

    How amazing! You really had to point it out to us. I thought it was just a slightly fading hibiscus!

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