Did see a few butterflies today as well. This teeny little fella never gave me a look at the upper wing artwork, but was amazed to zoom in close and discover a thin little edging of blue scales.
The detail in butterflies is just astounding to me. I had no idea that was happening right before our eyes.
All these butterfly shots taken with the Sigma 105mm F2.8 Macro, pushed to F2.8 because I love the shallow depth of field.
When the local moths are even more colourful than the dancing monks! Just in awe of these miniature moments of nature flittering past me every time I take a walk outside.
@ewen You should try waiting near a florescent lamp at night. It's a good makeshift light trap for observing moths. Usually moths are more attracted to florescent lamps compared to LEDs or yellow sulphur lamps.
I'll have you know I'm in bed by 9pm. Not one to go hitting the town of an evening!
I'm still doing all my bug photography with natural light at the moment, and just enjoying these chance encounters. Had seen a few of this species in dried/desiccated form over the last few weeks. Impressive beast to finally meet one on one :)
Just a little update to the Emerald Tiger Moth (Callindra principalis) seen zipping about Bhutan at 2900m.
I first saw one two days ago, and posted those pics above. But then yesterday while visiting Gangtey Gonpa another one landed right in front of me while walking the grounds of the gonpa!
These guys have been our constant companions while staying in this patch of forest near Paro. Rain or sunshine, they are flitting about and adding a touch of joy to the landscape.
I wish I'd spent a little more time capturing them now. Instead, I let the fancy ones distract me too often! I have the same problem with donuts.
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