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Painted Lady, Old Plainsman
Painted Lady, Old Plainsman
kanaj


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Collection: 2026 Calendar Options
Camera: Canon EOS M200
Lens: Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Location: Lee County, Texas (USA)
Date: Apr 16, 2026
Galleries: Floral, Insects, etc
Date Uploaded: Apr 17, 2026

Viewed: 25
Comments: 4
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 I've never had much luck with butterflies or flowers in challenges, but this seems like a fitting place to share an image like this one. This is a painted lady butterfly--one of the most vibrant species I routinely observe here in Lee County--resting atop a cluster of Old Plainsman blossoms--which are possibly my second-favorite of all Texas wildflowers. They emerge with an almost wedding-attire whiteness and purity, then mature into these gorgeous pinkish-white blossoms before eventually fading to dried tan after-blossoms. And they're super photogenic (I think) at all stages, especially when the light hits them just right.

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 04/23/2026 01:50:49 PM
Classically beautiful palette and subject.
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 04/18/2026 02:39:17 PM
Beautiful..Delicate..Lovely!
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 04/17/2026 11:36:53 AM
Beautifully perched butterfly, love the creamy background.
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 04/17/2026 11:27:18 AM
Perfect dof. Light and lovely
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