Black Swallowtail Butterfly, male

[Allen Sparks]

Canon 7D2, 70-200 f2.8L IS II, 1.4x TC III, 430 EX II Speedlite
ISO 400, f11, 1/250s, HH, fill flash

These guys hardly ever stay still but I managed this shot in a field of wildflowers at the nearby Audubon center. The flower is called Blazing Star.

[Steve Maxson]

We don't see these as far north as where I live, but the ones I've seen farther south seem to be (as you noted) always on the move - so good job capturing this one in a nice open-wing pose! Good overall sharpness on your subject (the wing tips are just a bit soft, but not a big deal) and I like the diagonal comp and clean background.

[stuart wanuck]

very nice display

[John Mack]

Nice shot of this guy, like the contrast between the green background, flower and butterfly.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Well caught Allen, not easy I am sure. This is easy for me to say but it is not quite there in terms of focus and being sharp, nevertheless a very attractive image.