Just out......

[GrahamS]

These pretty beauties emerged in our garden this spring......

[Dennis Gallus]

Wow! That second shot is a knock-out! Incredible detail! My bride concurs.

[jamesmck]

Wow! That second shot is a knock-out! Incredible detail! My bride concurs.

So does your friend James! Very nice.

[GrahamS]

Thanks Dennis & James. Never under-estimate the ubiquitous AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR @f8/55mm.

[Dennis Gallus]

Amazing that the Nikon kit lens is that good. Well, not really...it's the photographer, not the lens!

Best,
Dennis

[OpenWater]

They really are beautiful. My first thought was that they were Cecropia Moths, but they're not and they're also not in North America. What are they?

[Julio1fer]

Beautiful macros and Spring colors! I had never noticed this kind of moth / butterfly, probably they do not live down here.

[GrahamS]

This is the Peacock Butterfly (inachis io) which is quite rare in the U.K. now. This taken in Hertfordshire.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Peaco ... is_io).jpg

[Nancy B]

So pretty! And lilacs - I can almost smell their sweet scent! We're still waiting for spring here, so these pictures make a nice change from snow and grey skies!