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European Common Blue Butterflies Art Print
by Doris Potter
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European Common Blue Butterflies art print by Doris Potter. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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I was wondering why I couldn't find this butterfly in my North American field guide. After learning that it is a European Common Blue, I found this... more
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I was wondering why I couldn't find this butterfly in my North American field guide. After learning that it is a European Common Blue, I found this write up in Wikipedia: "Recently, this butterfly was discovered in Mirabel, Quebec, Canada by Ara Sarafian, an amateur entomologist who observed the butterfly from 2005 to 2008. He contacted the Canadian National Collection of Insects in Ottawa where the butterfly was identified as P. icarus, a new alien butterfly to Canada and to North America. The butterfly seems to be well established and is extending its range from year to year."
About Doris Potter
My passion is to express Nature's beauty through photography. I am self-taught and like things simple. Thus, photo manipulation is kept to a minimum. The intrinsic beauty of our natural surroundings does not need enhancing; only revealing. All photos of wildlife have been taken in the wild and involve no staging. My goal is to bring out the character of an animal ... the essence of a leaf ... the spirit of all Nature. "The Sacred is clothed in fur and feathers and scales and skin - It flashes out from shining eyes in darkened woods - And speaks in bird songs and cicada serenades - It touches a place in me where wildness dwells - A long forgotten, hidden place that shivers in sudden resonance." D. Potter 1994 I have...
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Pamela Meredith
very beautiful macro
Doris Potter replied:
Thank you so much Pamela! :-)
John Bailey
Doris this is exquisite. What a wonderful image! Congratulations on it being featured in the Images that Excite You group.
Doris Potter replied:
Thank you so much for the feature in your group John. I really appreciate it.
Sandi Mikuse
OMG Doris! This is absolutely magical! I just love the beauty of those gorgeous butterflies perched together on that single white daisy! Wow! L/F
Doris Potter replied:
Thanks so much Sandi. I really appreciate your nice comments!
Cheryl Baxter
What a wonderful capture Doris! And so cool that they aren't really common 'yet' to North America. I haven't seen any yet...will be keeping my eyes open! :) v/f
Doris Potter replied:
I bet you will see one before long! Thanks so much for this nice comment and all your recent comments Cheryl. :-)
Rory Cubel
Fantastic pair capture on the bloom. Really,really fine focus. Congrats.Doris. : )
Doris Potter replied:
Thanks Rory. I think this is one of my all time favorite shots. :-)
Peggy King
Aren't they wonderful!! I have seen them here in SW Ontario as well, from Lake Huron to the Niagara peninsula, so they must be well established! Great shot, Doris!!
Doris Potter replied:
They are indeed wonderful! Interesting to know they are in Ontario as well. Thanks Peggy.
April Wietrecki
What a great macro! Wonderful! vf
Doris Potter replied:
Thanks April - I was so lucky with this one!!
Ronda Broatch
Instant VF - love this! Great color, comp, light.
Doris Potter replied:
Thanks Ronda for such kind words!
Karol Livote
Wonderful nature capture Vtd
Doris Potter replied:
Thanks very much Karol!
Cheryl Baxter
WONDERFUL capture! v/f!
Doris Potter replied:
Thanks very much Cheryl!
Meg Rousher
Fantastic shot, it's so beautiful (v)
Doris Potter replied:
Thanks so much Meg!
R christopher Vest
wow, and you nabbed TWO of them, elegantly positioned and in fine focus. we can see and delight in all of their wonderful "plumage" and those delightful elfin eyes. well done!
Doris Potter replied:
I am soooo lucky! And this was within walking distance from my home! I like your "elfin eyes" comment - very apt. Thanks very much R christopher!
Robert Alter
A wonderful shot Doris! I love way you composed the shot of these two beautiful butterflies and flower.
Doris Potter replied:
Thanks for your kind comment Robert! :-)
Bonita Hensley
Nice capture!
Doris Potter replied:
Thanks Bonita! :-)
Jeff Swan
Wonderful
Doris Potter replied:
Thanks Jeff. I am quite excited about this find. :-)