What a beauty, a photo from Madeira, Islands

Photographer's Note

Another creature I managed to 'capture' whilst on holiday in Madeira.
Funchal on Madeira is a very attractive place, though very hilly. We visited Parque de Santa Catarina a little walk away from the centre, not too steep a walk and this butterfly posed very nicely and stayed still for some time. Not sure what kind it is no doubt someone will enlighten me.

jhm, pajaran, COSTANTINO, ChrisJ, NickVu has marked this note useful

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ktanska (44464) 2022-01-17 9:26

Hi David,
That is a great butterfly shot. Unusual angle shows the wings from underside showing sunshine coming through. And the whole butterfly is in sharp focus against nice green background.
Kari

lousat (138599) 2022-01-17 9:37

Hi David,i like a lot this kind of POV to show the other side of butterflies, and the backlight show the wing transparencies too! A perfect capture of a monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), a milkweed butterfly (subfamily Danainae) in the family Nymphalidae, very well done! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

holmertz (101980) 2022-01-17 9:46

Hello David,
A very nice and sharp photo of the butterfly seen from beneath. It is well seated on a twig with a perfectly blurred background and in a good light that shines through the wings.
Best regards,
Gert

jhm (211734) 2022-01-17 10:33

Hello David,

Butterflies are always a lovely subject.
You took this nice on his head
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

Silvio1953 (220577) 2022-01-17 11:47

Ciao David, great macro of fantastic butterfly, fine details, splendid sharpness and wonderful natural colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

ifege (46923) 2022-01-17 20:14

Hi David
A good macro of the underside of a beautiful butterfly and as always fully identified by Luciano below.
cheers
Ian

COSTANTINO (115515) 2022-01-17 21:34

Hello dear David
have a nice day fro today
a delicate and pretty
photo with this beautiful
colorful butterfly which
stole our heart...
regards
Costantino

jemaflor (146274) 2022-01-17 23:34

Hi David,
Great photo of this beautiful butterfly, well photographed, perfect sharpness and light,good colors contrast, tfs.

emka (157280) 2022-01-18 0:08

hello David, Indeed, it is a beauty and you succeeded in showing it. I never do.
Excellent picture.

Best regards MAlgo

ChrisJ (171220) 2022-01-18 3:18

Hi David

Did you offer it a free prize of one year's guaranteed supply of nectar if it sits still for a moment? They always immediately fly away whenever I approach. Good frontal view with nice dof. It's a monarch or wanderer, common in eastern Australia as well. Tfs!

abmdsudi (95869) 2022-01-21 1:54

Hi David
Great capture of this winged creature in exquisite colours & detail. The backlighting effect makes it even more outstanding. Excellent lens work
Best regards