15 thoughts on “Wordless Wednesday—Evening Dining”

1. Chloris July 15, 2015 at 9:51 am

   Beautiful photos Susie.

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   1. pbmgarden Post authorJuly 15, 2015 at 1:19 pm

      Thanks. It was fun to see this little beauty.

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2. Christina July 15, 2015 at 10:43 am

   Great capture of the red admiral Susie. Amazing how the colours are reflected onto the fence, I wouldn’t have expected that.

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   1. pbmgarden Post authorJuly 15, 2015 at 1:23 pm

      Thanks Christina. I’m reviewing a photography class on DVD and the instructor pointed out a shot in which he captured reflected color on the subject and was so thrilled about it. Not quite the same but I was happy when I noticed the reflection.

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3. rickii July 15, 2015 at 2:35 pm

   Looks like the lantana kept the admiral busy long enough for you to get some great shots. No matter how much patience I muster, they always flit away far too soon.

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   1. pbmgarden Post authorJuly 15, 2015 at 7:09 pm

      I read the admiral has very erratic flight patterns and I believe it. Would have liked the images to be sharper but it’s fine. I am not sure I’ve ever seen this butterfly before at all.

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4. mattb325 July 15, 2015 at 5:28 pm

   The red admiral looks thoroughly enamoured with the lantana! They are beautiful photos

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   1. pbmgarden Post authorJuly 16, 2015 at 6:35 pm

      Thanks Matt. Butterflies do love Lantana camara. It’s invasive in Florida but so far not in NC.

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5. bittster July 16, 2015 at 5:56 am

   Nice effect and a pretty butterfly, I like how all the colors work together. One year admirals were all over the place here, I think they’re a very cyclical butterfly.

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   1. pbmgarden Post authorJuly 16, 2015 at 2:16 pm

      Thanks. How lucky to have so many. Haven’t seen another admiral since photographing this one.

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6. PlantPostings (@plantpostings) July 16, 2015 at 3:31 pm

   Great shots! Red Admirals are amazing acrobats when they’re flying, aren’t they? This one was kind to pose for you, and it’s great to see the butterfly from several different angles.

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   1. pbmgarden Post authorJuly 16, 2015 at 6:32 pm

      Thank you. I was doing acrobatics along with the butterfly. Such a pretty one.

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7. gardeninacity July 16, 2015 at 5:24 pm

   GREAT photos. And your Lantana is huge.

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   1. pbmgarden Post authorJuly 16, 2015 at 6:34 pm

      Thanks Jason. My first Red Admiral! The lantana died all the way back last winter so is only now finally in full bloom. It will get another couple of feet taller and wider before winter (unlike the hybrid lantana that come in yellow or pink used for landscaping).

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8. P&B July 23, 2015 at 12:05 am

   Beautiful photos. Surprisingly, the Red Admiral slowed down and let you take photos. Red Admirals up here never stop flipping their wings.

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