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John David Fawcett @headbaby.com

The time is not soon, the time is not someday else, the time is right now. A Clouded Sulphur butterfly with pink-edged yellow wings feeds on white wildflowers, its green eye and red antennae glowing in the warm light. #macro #photography

A close-up macro photograph of a bright yellow butterfly resting on a cluster of small white wildflowers with golden-yellow centers. The butterfly, a Clouded Sulphur, has delicately textured wings dusted with fine scales. Its wings are edged with a thin pinkish border, and its forewings display a dark, solid oval spot while the hindwings show a lighter, ringed spot. Several tiny dark speckles scatter across the lower half of its wings, creating a subtle pattern against the vivid yellow. Its green compound eye is prominent, and its thin, reddish antennae curve gracefully forward. The butterfly clings to the flower with its spindly legs, feeding on nectar, while the white petals radiate outward from the bright centers. The background is softly blurred, highlighting the subject in sharp detail and warm golden light. The overall mood is vibrant yet gentle, capturing the fragile beauty of both insect and blossom in a moment of quiet connection.
aug 26, 2025, 4:10 am • 88 8

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Carolyn Handley @dalgonar.bsky.social

Just beautiful. 😍

aug 26, 2025, 12:01 pm • 0 0 • view
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Allison Goodyear @allisongoodyear.bsky.social

Great photo!

aug 26, 2025, 11:15 pm • 0 0 • view