Krakow Sunrise by ewitsoe http://flic.kr/p/VgPyFE

Caution ... by hans der insulaner https://flic.kr/p/2juv4X2

Scarlet by Cruzin Canines Photography http://ift.tt/2mZNWna

Timber by Cruzin Canines Photography http://ift.tt/2kicEOb

Jewel on Moss - _TNY_3373 by Calle Söderberg Via Flickr: Today (July 23rd of 2025) was probably my best day (so far) of shooting beautiful demoiselles (Calopteryx virgo). This was along the Stenbäcken creek running through part of the Tyresta National Park in Sweden, and there were so many lovely opportunities once I figured out how to get them. It turns out, the male demoiselles (like this one) like to perch in sunny spots on stuff overhanging the water so I just sat down pretty close to a sunny spot on a moss-covered log and stayed still and eventually, one of them came up and landed in the sunny spot.

The Green Jewel, Pt. 6 - _TNY_1727 by Calle Söderberg Via Flickr: On February 8th (of 2023), I visited the Haga Ocean butterfly house in Solna, Sweden, before work. You never know what species you will find as it varies a bit. There are the staple species, but every now and then, you come across something special. After a bit of a disappointing beginning, one of those "special" ones appeared! This is an emerald swallowtail (Papilio palinurus), also known as the emerald peacock or the green-banded peacock. Over the last year, I've made about twenty visits here and this is just the second time I've seen one (First one here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/52095312967/ and here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/52355077246/). This one was a bit away from the path, but I messed about with the tripod and managed to stick two of the legs into the vegetation and got close enough without scaring it off for the preceeding shots, but I also got this for the other side. The family Papilionidae is known as "riddarfjärilar" in Swedish and "Ritterfalter" in German which both means "knight butterflies" - because the "tails" on the hind wings resemble swords. Part 1 is a close-up here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/52676909311/ Part 2 is further away: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/52692643906/ Part 3 is even further away: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/52840391600/ Part 4 is a closeup again here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/52854297778/ Part 5 is also far away here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/53519241690/ Also, a short video of it here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/54691300525/

Reddish - _TNY_0166 by Calle Söderberg Via Flickr: Sometimes, butterflies are named for who originally described them and sometimes (most of the time?) they are named based on their physical appearance. This one has at least three names and they clash a little. Say hello to a female red peacock (Anartia amathea) - but also known as the brown peacock and scarlet peacock. And in case you thought this one wasn't deeply red enough to warrant the "scarlet" moniker - have a look at the male here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/54016744490/