This little butterfly was found while tromping around, looking for ways to deal with my tripod. The tripod wasn’t used for these shots (ain’t no way I’m going to set up a tripod to shoot a flutter-by), but it did affect my mindset and mobility.
I rather like the out-of-focus leaf in the foreground, looking like I’m sneaking up on the insect. Truth of the matter is, of course, that it only noticed me when I (accidentally) jostled its flower.
Either way, it’s my first butterfly (whee!), and I hope to add to it. Unfortunately, they’re less prone to sit still than bees, wasps, spiders, and other things that can fight back.
