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French Marigolds & Skipper


French Marigolds & Skipper

Lemon Drop Marigolds. When I see skippers, I know summer is coming to an end. They are a cross between a butterfly & moth. They are incredibly fast. This one looks like an X-wing fighter jet.



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Goodness me ! Never heard of those before … there can't be any Welsh ones lol

2 Sep, 2018

 

As usual your pics are gorgeous. I never know when to stop. I slave over mine and you just have a knack!

3 Sep, 2018

 

Great photo so much detail you can see on that Skipper love those Marigolds.

3 Sep, 2018

 

Thanks You! I get a lucky shot now and then. Wells - I have many 'throw-aways'

4 Sep, 2018

 

You must have a steady arm and patients.

4 Sep, 2018

 

LOL I love the color detail in the wings, have you noticed? What odd little creatures these are.

6 Sep, 2018

 

Yes I did notice colour and markings I had an old butterfly broach same colour I gave it to my youngest grand daughter I can't resist to buying insect jewellery from charity shops lol other than that I don't like jewelery nor wear any except my earrings that I ve had since 13 where I had my ears pierced twice .

6 Sep, 2018



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