Butterflies and backgrounds

I’ve been struck by how many butterflies have been around this September, far more than any other time in the year. These shots were taken in my garden. I’ve done my best to be patient and get them in the right position to blur out the background (what photographers call bokeh), to make the insects really ‘pop’ out of the photo. It’s amazing how even the slightest distraction in the background detracts from the image.

_03a0122
Small Tortoiseshell

 

 

 

_03a0163
Cabbage White
_03a0166
Cabbage White
_03a0173
Cabbage White
_03a0230-edit
Red Admiral

 

_03a0375
Painted Lady
_03a0364
Painted Lady