A Butterly list - Lots of images
p.1 #1A Butterly list - Lots of images
I had a few additions this summer so I thought I'd post an updated list. These were all taken in the wild, no conservatories, but not all of them were locally here in Western New York. Some from Florida, some from California, Virginia, etc. I rarely go out specifically looking for Butterflies but I try to keep my eyes open for opportunities. I tried to identify them as best I could but of course I'm open to corrections.
Thanks for taking a look !
Gary
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Thanks for taking a look !
Gary
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Sep 19, 2026 at 10:11 AM
p.1 #4A Butterly list - Lots of images
You have put together quite a collection of quality butterfly images Gary. Soon you can write a book.
Morris
Morris
Sep 19, 2026 at 10:26 AM
p.1 #5A Butterly list - Lots of images
morris wrote:
You have put together quite a collection of quality butterfly images Gary. Soon you can write a book.
Morris
Agree. A fine collection!!
John
You have put together quite a collection of quality butterfly images Gary. Soon you can write a book.
Morris
Agree. A fine collection!!
John
Sep 19, 2026 at 12:01 PM
p.1 #6A Butterly list - Lots of images
An absolutely stunning collection of images. You have to be pleased and proud of this set. What lens-camera combo did you use Gary?
Sep 19, 2026 at 01:00 PM
p.1 #7A Butterly list - Lots of images
Wow... such a variety and stunningly beautiful photos.
Sreedhar
Sreedhar
Sep 19, 2026 at 02:49 PM
p.1 #8A Butterly list - Lots of images
morris wrote:
You have put together quite a collection of quality butterfly images Gary. Soon you can write a book.
Morris
Thanks Morris
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johnohio wrote:
MorrisAgree. A fine collection!!
John
Thanks John
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louie champan wrote:
An absolutely stunning collection of images. You have to be pleased and proud of this set. What lens-camera combo did you use Gary?
Thanks Louie. I didn't make note of it when I put this together and when I layer the photo on that white canvas it strips the Exif. But I'd say the majority were taken with the OM-1 and Olympus 100-400 as that's proven to be the best combo I've ever used for these types of shots. And some were most likely taken with the Nikon D500 and Sigma 150-600 S.
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guywithgas wrote:
Wow... such a variety and stunningly beautiful photos.
Sreedhar
Thanks very much Sreedhar
You have put together quite a collection of quality butterfly images Gary. Soon you can write a book.
Morris
Thanks Morris
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johnohio wrote:
morris wrote
You have put together quite a collection of quality butterfly images Gary. Soon you can write a book.Morris
John
Thanks John
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louie champan wrote:
An absolutely stunning collection of images. You have to be pleased and proud of this set. What lens-camera combo did you use Gary?
Thanks Louie. I didn't make note of it when I put this together and when I layer the photo on that white canvas it strips the Exif. But I'd say the majority were taken with the OM-1 and Olympus 100-400 as that's proven to be the best combo I've ever used for these types of shots. And some were most likely taken with the Nikon D500 and Sigma 150-600 S.
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guywithgas wrote:
Wow... such a variety and stunningly beautiful photos.
Sreedhar
Thanks very much Sreedhar
Sep 20, 2026 at 07:25 AM
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Holy Moly what a great variety. Well shot, well presented.
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Gary these are stunning brother! My most FAVORITE of "flying photography"!
I see that you posted "thee "CORRECT "Red Admiral"!
Dan
I'm olde brother!
...Just fantastic..So sharp! Detail is astounding! Backgrounds are so complimentary!
I have 2 fantastic Butterfly ID books downstairs. I will forward the names to you later!
Again OUTSTANDING!
Dan
I see that you posted "thee "CORRECT "Red Admiral"!
DanI'm olde brother!
...Just fantastic..So sharp! Detail is astounding! Backgrounds are so complimentary!I have 2 fantastic Butterfly ID books downstairs. I will forward the names to you later!
Again OUTSTANDING!
Dan
Sep 20, 2026 at 09:52 AM
p.1 #11A Butterly list - Lots of images
Beautiful collection of images!
Voted
Dave
Voted
Dave
Sep 20, 2026 at 11:04 AM
p.1 #12A Butterly list - Lots of images
Terrific collection Gary!!! Congratulations on your expanding list, I hope you reach your goal and get as many as you can.
I saw the tiniest little white butterfly the other day, it was so small and fast I couldn't keep up with it... reminded me of you Azure, but the last two larger dots its trailing edger had a bright blue border. The whole thing was no larger than my thumb nail.
These little guys are an endless source of fascination. Thanks for sharing!
Eric
I saw the tiniest little white butterfly the other day, it was so small and fast I couldn't keep up with it... reminded me of you Azure, but the last two larger dots its trailing edger had a bright blue border. The whole thing was no larger than my thumb nail.
These little guys are an endless source of fascination. Thanks for sharing!
Eric
Sep 20, 2026 at 12:59 PM
p.1 #13A Butterly list - Lots of images
These are a treat for the eyes Gary. A dedication to get this many species for sure!
How about that pink edged-edged Sulphur, certainly on the right flower, nice one
American Lady is a standout, Fiery Skipper sweet, Gulf Fritillary a beauty and the Rosy Maple most unique
Very well done sir!
Karl
How about that pink edged-edged Sulphur, certainly on the right flower, nice one
American Lady is a standout, Fiery Skipper sweet, Gulf Fritillary a beauty and the Rosy Maple most unique
Very well done sir!
Karl
Sep 20, 2026 at 06:03 PM
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quigsby wrote:
Holy Moly what a great variety. Well shot presented.
Thank you
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Danpbphoto wrote:
Gary these are stunning brother! My most FAVORITE of "flying photography"!
I see that you posted "thee "CORRECT "Red Admiral"! Dan
I'm olde brother!...Just fantastic..So sharp! Detail is astounding! Backgrounds are so complimentary!
I have 2 fantastic Butterfly ID books downstairs. I will forward the names to you later!
Again OUTSTANDING!
Dan
Thanks very much Dan
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dclark wrote:
Beautiful collection of images!
Voted
Dave
Really appreciate that Dave
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Erictator wrote:
Terrific collection Gary!!! Congratulations on your expanding list, I hope you reach your goal and get as many as you can.
I saw the tiniest little white butterfly the other day, it was so small and fast I couldn't keep up with it... reminded me of you Azure, but the last two larger dots its trailing edger had a bright blue border. The whole thing was no larger than my thumb nail.
These little guys are an endless source of fascination. Thanks for sharing!
Eric
Thanks Eric. When I saw that little Azure in the backyard I almost didn't even bother getting up to grab the camera. I saw no color at all from a distance. Very pleasant surprise
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Karl Witt wrote:
These are a treat for the eyes Gary. A dedication to get this many species for sure!
How about that pink edged-edged Sulphur, certainly on the right flower, nice one
American Lady is a standout, Fiery Skipper sweet, Gulf Fritillary a beauty and the Rosy Maple most unique
Very well done sir!
Karl
Thanks very much Karl. I always enjoy your detailed input.
Holy Moly what a great variety. Well shot presented.
Thank you
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Danpbphoto wrote:
Gary these are stunning brother! My most FAVORITE of "flying photography"!
I see that you posted "thee "CORRECT "Red Admiral"!
DanI'm olde brother!
...Just fantastic..So sharp! Detail is astounding! Backgrounds are so complimentary!I have 2 fantastic Butterfly ID books downstairs. I will forward the names to you later!
Again OUTSTANDING!
Dan
Thanks very much Dan
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dclark wrote:
Beautiful collection of images!
Voted
Dave
Really appreciate that Dave
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Erictator wrote:
Terrific collection Gary!!! Congratulations on your expanding list, I hope you reach your goal and get as many as you can.
I saw the tiniest little white butterfly the other day, it was so small and fast I couldn't keep up with it... reminded me of you Azure, but the last two larger dots its trailing edger had a bright blue border. The whole thing was no larger than my thumb nail.
These little guys are an endless source of fascination. Thanks for sharing!
Eric
Thanks Eric. When I saw that little Azure in the backyard I almost didn't even bother getting up to grab the camera. I saw no color at all from a distance. Very pleasant surprise
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Karl Witt wrote:
These are a treat for the eyes Gary. A dedication to get this many species for sure!
How about that pink edged-edged Sulphur, certainly on the right flower, nice one
American Lady is a standout, Fiery Skipper sweet, Gulf Fritillary a beauty and the Rosy Maple most unique
Very well done sir!
Karl
Thanks very much Karl. I always enjoy your detailed input.
Sep 21, 2026 at 08:15 AM
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Danpbphoto wrote:
Gary these are stunning brother! My most FAVORITE of "flying photography"!
I see that you posted "thee "CORRECT "Red Admiral"! Dan
I'm olde brother!...Just fantastic..So sharp! Detail is astounding! Backgrounds are so complimentary!
I have 2 fantastic Butterfly ID books downstairs. I will forward the names to you later!
Again OUTSTANDING!
Dan
"The Concise Atlas of Butterflies of the World" -Bernard d'Aberra
This book is fantastic!
"Field Guide to Butterflies" - Natl Audubon Society
"Butterflies of the World-Photographs" by Giles Martin-Myriam Baran
Enjoy! The "recto" view(top wing) versus the "verso"-underwing can be so completely different! The "Morpho" being exceptionally different.
Again-OUTSTANDING compositions!
Dan
Gary these are stunning brother! My most FAVORITE of "flying photography"!
I see that you posted "thee "CORRECT "Red Admiral"!
DanI'm olde brother!
...Just fantastic..So sharp! Detail is astounding! Backgrounds are so complimentary!I have 2 fantastic Butterfly ID books downstairs. I will forward the names to you later!
Again OUTSTANDING!
Dan
"The Concise Atlas of Butterflies of the World" -Bernard d'Aberra
This book is fantastic!
"Field Guide to Butterflies" - Natl Audubon Society
"Butterflies of the World-Photographs" by Giles Martin-Myriam Baran
Enjoy! The "recto" view(top wing) versus the "verso"-underwing can be so completely different! The "Morpho" being exceptionally different.
Again-OUTSTANDING compositions!
Dan
Sep 21, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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Gary, a beautiful collection of butterflies on flowers. Great backgrounds too.
Sep 21, 2026 at 05:34 PM
p.1 #17A Butterly list - Lots of images
An absolute delight to view these beautiful images... a beautiful collection indeed.
Carol
Carol
Sep 24, 2026 at 12:59 PM