Peacock butterfly

[lesno1]

[LensofNature]

I really like the first photo with the purple flowers. For me, I can see the butterfly more clearly - not so close up that I can't get the larger perspective. I haven't seen many butterflies around where I live this summer.

[lovelife65]

Very cool photos. I'd never heard of this type of butterfly. Quite impressive, thank you for sharing.

[Geoff F]

They are fairly common in the UK and some manage to overwinter if the conditions aren't too severe then reappear in the early spring.

I always think butterflies need to be photographed with both wings equally open, or with wings closed and a side view. Both requirements have been reached with these images.

[lesno1]

Thankyou for the comments much appreciated

[escape]

Very interesting and attractive little creatures. Nice series.

[billtils]

Geoff's comment on wing position will give the most attractive pose. However, from a "wildlife and nature" point of view there is some advantage in having an image that shows the underside of one wing and the top of the other, such as in this shot of a Peacock: