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Pipevine Swallowtails in the Garden

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  1. gfreiherr

    gfreiherr Young Pine

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    I had three beautiful Pipevine Swallowtails in my garden for several hours today. Here are a few photos. They are such a beautiful iridescent blue when the sun reflects on them.

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    A trio of Pipevine Swallowtails ( photo / image / picture from gfreiherr's Garden )





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    Pipevine Duet ( photo / image / picture from gfreiherr's Garden )





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    Flying Solo ( photo / image / picture from gfreiherr's Garden )
     
    gfreiherr, Aug 20, 2011
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    My goodness! How beautiful are they?! And that "duet" photo is remarkable. Oh wait... I didn't notice the "trio"! Super-remarkable!
     
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    those are beautiful.
     
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    Isn't Mother Nature wonderful? She produces the most beautiful creatures and your butterflies are a perfect example of her work.
     
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    I love an iridescent blue colour also Gail. Lovely shots.
     
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    Those are really beautiful butterflies. I mostly get Swallow Tails and Gulf Fritillarys around here. I love the blue of those though. Those are really good pictures too.
     
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    Great pictures - the butterflies are beautiful.
     
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    Very nice! I don't think we get those here ... pity!
     
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    So pretty Gail! If I were a Pipevine Swallowtail, I would definitely visit your garden :stew2:
     
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    They are beautiful...great capture of them.
     
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    gfreiherr Young Pine

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    Thank you all, I am away on vacation, so I have limited time to reply.
     
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