Thistle and Brimstone by danob
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Description
This Brimstone butterfly is often the first to be seen in early spring, and the Cornish Hedgerows where this was taken surrounded fields of daffodils as early as December..
It is thought by some that the term butterfly originally referred to this insect because of its butter-like yellow colouring. There is little agreement on this matter, other theories stating that the name refers to the butter-coloured droppings of butterflies or to the ancient myth that witches transformed into butterflies to steal butter.
Comments (56)
Its a treat to see beauty. Excellent .. Aloha
simply stunning
Excellent shot,colors and pov.
Excellent macro!!!!
Thistles and butterflies are two of my favorites; it's great to see them together.
Superb composition,Dany!
Beautiful capture! This is gorgeous.
Stunning capture
superb macro shot, excelent pov, excelent !
Excellent capture, well done. Couldnt see the butterfly very well camouflaged...
Superbe !!! Spring is knoking at the door !!!
Fantastic shot my friend, this photo have a very impressive detail....!!!!
Thanks for the history lesson Danny, you learn something new every day. I knew there was a link to butter but not the whole story. Excellent capture of the butterfly the clarity and detail is spot on, love that it is perched on a thistle thats in bloom as well, a proper thistle at that, not like the imitation that I took the other day. This is the one I associate with Porage(I have a bowl every morning) and Scotland. The wings on this pretty thing reminds me of cabbage of all things, the texture and thick veining just looks like a cabbage leaf. Outstanding work. Bravo!!!!!
This is a very beautiful! This is an excellent! Five stars!
Lol i had to take a good view of this butterfly.I thought i was looking to a leave,but then i noticed it is a butterfly.Well captured by you.I am adding this one to my favorite list. Regards, christo.
Perfect deails and colours. Excellent work as alwayes my friend. Stunning focus and DOF
A lovely capture of this little butterfly on the prickly thistle.
What a beautiful butterfuly ... love the texture of its wings. An excellent macro Danny
Great story! Wonderful capture!!!!!
beautiful capture Danny
No matter the story - Buttys seem to capture our hearts. A lovely shot. CC
Great shot! Love the history!! I think this is also a symbol to the Scottish? Excellent depth of field!!
An excellent capture.
I love this shot Danny. The colours and lighting are perfect and I love your composition. Great focus and brilliant DOF. I've seen many of these little buttys, but never knew what they were called, so I will have to remember now - you are always so good at giving us all relevant (and non-relevant) information...thanks. Hugs Chrissy xx
Lovely image.
Lovely image! 5+!