Today I’m sharing two photos of an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly taken yesterday in Arkansas. The butterfly was very cooperative.
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly male in summer – Canon R7, handheld, f8, 1/3200, ISO 1250, -0.7 EV, Canon EF 100-400mm II at 400mm, natural light
The butterfly looked glorious in the early morning light. There was no way I could resist photographing him.
Besides, the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail needed to be added to my ever-growing digital butterfly collection. I thought I had added this species to my insect and spider gallery already. Oops!
Male Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly in Arkansas – Canon R7, handheld, f10, 1/3200, ISO 1250, -1.0 EV, Canon EF 100-400mm II at 400mm, natural light
By the way, female Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterflies, both the yellow and dark forms, display blue patches and orange spots on the hindwings that the males don’t have.
I was able to take some photos of this Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly from a distance, then walk slowly to get close up photos of him.
My primary passion will always be birds, but I also adore photographing other things with wings. I really loved having this gorgeous butterfly in my viewfinder!
Life is good.
Mia
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I have always marveled at the beauty of swallowtails. Whenever I see one I stop and watch until it moves by. Great shots. Thanks Mia.
Beautiful!