They fly down trails almost recklessly, seeking suitable mates. I wanted an image of Anthocharis damone. Other visits to this Kedesh trail in the Upper Galilee region of Israel . . . left me frustrated. I saw A. damone, but despite my pleas, they never stopped! This male did, and I shot away, scoring this ‘I’ll take it’ image as this flier made its quick stop to nectar up on this member of the pea family. This was March ’15, and that’s when they fly. A rare, increasingly difficult to find butterfly. Jeff, in the right place and right time! Jeff, eyeing this ‘pat’ of butter on the wing, with a dab of tangerine on each forewing tip.
This by way of sharing. I just received a call from Paul in Silver Spring, Maryland (USA, near D.C). Paul and Aviva just added a son to their family! Mazal Tov!
All in the right time. Thrilled to revisit this exciting image from an earlier trip to the HolyLand and thrilled to shout out that I am once again . . . a grandparent!
Jeff
another fabulous image….the sought after and found butterfly with the sunny yellow burst next to the purple flower setting the stage for the adventure (your fans know is about to commence) you will share with us earthbound mortals…
delightful!
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What a lovely luscious butterfly! Sunbeams personified.
And congratulations on your newest grandson ! Another dividend ! LOL
Grandchildren make life worth living in our senior years.
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Thank you Barbara! Another dividend? You’ve got that correct. Good news is good news!
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Congratulations, Jeff. And another beautiful shot.
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Thank you Sylbie!
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