The vertical lines on the wings of this species are an example of a disruptive pattern that helps keep the butterfly safe from birds. The only species in it’s entire genus, the Banded Orange Butterfly has several nicknames such as the Orange Tiger and Banded Orange Heliconian. Banded Orange Butterflies have been spotted in the wild sipping the tears of crocodiles for their salt.

- Quick Facts -

‧ Range - Brazil to Central Mexico

(occasional sightings within the U.S., specifically Texas)

‧ Habitat - Forest clearings and riverbanks

‧ Wing Span: 3 3/8 - 3 1/2 inches

‧ Diet - Nectar, fluids from sand, mud, and dung

‧ Conservation status - Least concern

-- Technical Information (or Nerdy Stuff) --

‧ Camera - Nikon D7200 (handheld)

‧ Lens – Nikkor 18-300mm Zoom

‧ ISO – 1600

‧ Aperture – f/5.6

‧ Exposure – 1/400 second

‧ Focal Length – 300mm

The original RAW file was processed with Adobe Camera Raw and final adjustments were made with Photoshop CS6.

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11

The best way to view my photostream is through Flickriver with the following link: www.flickriver.com/photos/photojourney57/

press L to embiggen in the dark.

the underground pass leading to the arc de triomphe. just a fleeting memory.

more paris

Most of my photos were taken in her presence. She's the reason I go to places I normally wouldn't go to, so she deserves a photo from time to time. ;) She doesn't really like playing a model, but sometimes she will sit still for few seconds for me.

I love her to pieces. :)

To warm outside, trying to get some cooling in the shades

... sticking their tongues out at everyone! 8-)

Plenty of nesting material in the house but nobody was home at the time! Happy Fence Friday!

Lima, Centro

Floral Friday

Repeat flowering Agapanthus for up to 6 months of the year.

The small window of flowering for an Agapanthus plant often hinders its popularity among landscape professionals. This has changed with Ozbreed’s repeat mass flowering Agapanthus varieties.

These gorgeous plants produce masses of bright and colourful flowers in spring and summer, as well as sporadically throughout the year, including in mild winters .

Agapanthus varieties are designed to be tough enough to brave the Australian landscape, with good disease resistance, and drought and frost tolerance.

First of the Snowdrops, looks like colour is on it's way :o)

street cat

... and I love it!

Testing out a 10mm extension tube on the 18-55 kit lens

Painted Lady, taken at The Don Mouth, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, Scotland.

not sure if Neurothemis terminata or Neurothemis fluctuans

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Thank you very much for your visits, faves, and kind comments

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On this weeks theme depth of field @ Flickr Friday: Whopper swans

Another example of shallow depth of field on another railing in Bendigo.

Olympus digital camera

A wasp seems to be feeding on blue plumbago petals

Ich war mir nicht ganz sicher, welches der beiden Bilder mir besser gefällt, hier also die zweite Variante.

I wasn't quite shure which of the two shot I liked best, so here you've got the second version too.

Ufer des Niederfeldsees in Essen Altendorf.

Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco, California

the goldfinch

Beautiful image with interesting cloud pattern casted shadow on the wheat field.Dark colour barn house contrasted with the golden wheat hill.So tranquil.

Christmasmood