How can one resist?
When a tiger or other rare visitors to the yard appear it is difficult to resist chasing them to get a photo. Truly I am guilty of doing just that, especially during the earlier days of each new butterfly season. However, after years of butterfly gardening, my advice to me and others is to resist the chase, if possible. One is more likely to get a decent photo if the butterfly is calm. Instead of chasing them, slowly approach the area where they are enjoying the nectar and try to get a few shots. Sure, they may leave upon approach but they are likely to return to that spot if they have not yet had their fill and you are simply standing around.
I find it’s rather difficult to resist chasing tigers, Palamedes, zebra swallowtails, red-spotted purples, and viceroys. They are the rarest visitors to my garden. Once I spotted this tiger from the window, I grabbed the camera and quickly went outside. However, my approach was slow and steady. She flew to another area but came back within a few seconds to the penta’s that she found to be the most delicious. Wish me luck following my own advice to resist chasing butterflies if one of the other above mentioned shows up.
Have a wonderful Wednesday and happy snapping.
How can one resist?
When a tiger or other rare visitors to the yard appear it is difficult to resist chasing them to get a photo. Truly I am guilty of doing just that, especially during the earlier days of each new butterfly season. However, after years of butterfly gardening, my advice to me and others is to resist the chase, if possible. One is more likely to get a decent photo if the butterfly is calm. Instead of chasing them, slowly approach the area where they are enjoying the nectar and try to get a few shots. Sure, they may leave upon approach but they are likely to return to that spot if they have not yet had their fill and you are simply standing around.
I find it’s rather difficult to resist chasing tigers, Palamedes, zebra swallowtails, red-spotted purples, and viceroys. They are the rarest visitors to my garden. Once I spotted this tiger from the window, I grabbed the camera and quickly went outside. However, my approach was slow and steady. She flew to another area but came back within a few seconds to the penta’s that she found to be the most delicious. Wish me luck following my own advice to resist chasing butterflies if one of the other above mentioned shows up.
Have a wonderful Wednesday and happy snapping.