Blue Nawab

[butterfly_effect]

First shot of the Blue Nawab in the wild!

I didn't believe it was possible that it was a Blue Nawab even after it landed and Nelson (who was much nearer to the butterfly) said: "What is that ar?! Blue nawab!!"

I said: "Blue nawab meh?" and nonchalently put my camera to my eye... only to see it was INDEED A BLUE NAWAB.

Of course it was not the best shot but still... in the wild! (Poor Nelson did not manage to get a shot. He was busy nagging me: "The butterfly is going to fly already! It has closed its wings! Hurry Hurry Hurry!")

And then it flew away.... I remembered to explain carefully that this was only the second time I've seen it at human eye level since I started shooting that many years ago. After that I had to relinquish all rights to shooting any butterfly first on subsequent field trips.


Blue Nawab by garnet_mermaid, on Flickr

Ooh, plus I also shot a f. nivas form of Malayan Eggfly too. But I shan't make a separate thread for that. I'll just allow the Blue Nawab to steal all of its limelight.


Malayan Eggfly f. nivas by garnet_mermaid, on Flickr

[Wanderer]

congrats!!

[butterfly_effect]

Thankee! :D:D:D:D

[Commander]

Well done, Ellen. Not often you get to meet this fella at eye level, and a pristine one to boot!

How come the colour is a bit bland? Almost greyish.

[Bluebottle]

Good shots, Ellen. Nice to see you post again.

(Poor Nelson did not manage to get a shot. He was busy nagging me: "The butterfly is going to fly already! It has closed its wings! Hurry Hurry Hurry!")

And then it flew away.... I remembered to explain carefully that this was only the second time I've seen it at human eye level since I started shooting that many years ago. After that I had to relinquish all rights to shooting any butterfly first on subsequent field trips.

Hahaha, lol. Ok, if it is Grass Yellow, then let him shoot first

[Blue Nawab]

Wow, Blue Nawab in the wild and so pristine...Lucky you!

[atronox]

Nice record shot of the blue nawab.
I notice that most of those encountered are female.:/

[Silverstreak]

Nicely captured Ellen!

Thank God !!! ...your camera still works !~!!


..... which is worst? a nagging GF/BF with butterfly in viewfinder or nagging wife/husband when you try to head out to peep into your viewfinder ??

[WillFolsom]

Well done, Ellen. Nice to see you back in the fray. Nice capture. William

[Archduke]

Great catch of the blue nawab Ellen!!! And such a low level shot. You must be jumping for joy now.