Red admiral butterfly

[Mousetoescamper]

There was a red admiral on the lilac bush yesterday, but it flitted about and didn’t light on a flower long enough to get a shot. I sat by the lilac this afternoon and waited. After a half hour or so, a red admiral arrived and I got this shot.

[Walleye]

1. Nice, your patience paid off

[Mousetoescamper]

4. Indeed! Thanks!

[calimary]

2. MAGNIFICENT! What a great photo!

Suitable for framing!

[Mousetoescamper]

5. Thank you!

[leftieNanner]

3. Beautiful!

We were in Australia many years ago and my husband was off taking pictures while I relaxed by the pool in a bright colored swim suit. A Ulysses butterfly landed on my hip and rested there for a while before flying away.

Alas, no picture.

[Mousetoescamper]

6. Thanks!

The Ulysses are magnificent creatures of which I've only seen photos. Photos are second hand. You have an indelible memory that has stayed with you for all these many years.

[surfered]

7. Your patience was rewarded. Thank you for sharing.

[Mousetoescamper]

10. Thanks and you're welcome!

[MustLoveBeagles]

8. Beautiful

[Mousetoescamper]

13. Thanks!

[irisblue]

9. Aint that a beauty. Thank you for that lovely gift

[Mousetoescamper]

14. Thanks and you're welcome!

[Martin68]

11. Kind of a misnomer. A touch of orange on a background of brown makes a Red Admiral?

[dai13sy]

12. Gorgeous

Butterflies are magical creatures. This Butterfly will bring joy to so many. Thank you for this

[Mousetoescamper]

15. Thanks and you're welcome!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

16. Patience is a virtue, and you've got it, my dear Mousetoescamper!

Wonderful clarity and colors, and bokeh out of this world.

[Mousetoescamper]

17. Thanks!

Instant gratification leaves one wanting for more.

I've found that people tend not to value what they don't pay for, whether the payment's in $$$ or in patience, self discipline and sacrifice.