One More Butterfly

Palamedes Swallowtail (Papilio palamedes)
I think this will be the last butterfly for a while. I've seen several with
missing parts (see the left side of this one). I'll get more in the spring.
Nikon D70 & 24-120mm at 120mm, 1/100s, f5.6, & ISO 200

Blowin' in the wind

These yellow wildflowers were planted beside I-26 close to Clinton, SC. I
couldn't drive past without shooting them. The wind was blowing and waiting
for a still moment required lots of patience. If you can't beat'em,
join'em. I think it looks kinda like Van Gogh.
Nikon D70 & 24-120mm at 45mm, 1/6s, f29, & ISO 200

Red-spotted Purple

This weekend I went to the coast to do some pre-hurricane evacuation for Ophelia. Since it turned out to be a false alarm, I pulled out the Nikon and went looking for shots. I found another butterfly: a Red-spotted Purple (Limenitis arthemis)
Nikon D70 & Nikkor 24-120mm at 120mm, 1/60s, f5.6, & ISO 200

Glow

I wish I knew what kind of plant this is. The afternoon sun lights it up.
Nikon D70 & Nikkor 24-120mm at 120mm, 1/50s, f5.6, & ISO 200