[Leica] IMG: Bees and Butterflies

[Jim Nichols]

Between 90 deg. temperatures and a sudden shower, I managed to tour the 
yard for bees and butterflies.  (Don't overlook that a 72 deg. camera 
lens will take about ten minutes to warm up and clear the fog when taken 
outdoors.)  A few Carpenter Bees were busy on the Rose of Sharon. This 
one took a quick break in the heat.

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20210726-P7269877-Enhanced.JPG.html

Skippers come in many varieties. This one was enjoying the Buddleia blooms.

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20210726-P7269893-Enhanced.JPG.html

The American Snout butterfly has a colorful black and orange top side 
and a dull gray underside.  I failed to get a sharp photo of the top, 
but did find a cooperative one that showed me the underside while 
resting on my Wintergreen-infested fence.

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20210726-P7269902-Enhanced.JPG.html

-- 
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA