Butterflies and moths bring endless joy with their beautiful patterns and colors. Getting one to hold still as you creep closer with your macro camera is often challenging, but the reward is always worth the effort.

American Lady at Delaware Botanic Gardens

American Lady at Delaware Botanic Gardens

Common Buckeyes at Delaware Botanic Gardens

Common Buckeyes at Delaware Botanic Gardens

Hummingbird Clearwing at Pickering Creek Audubon Center, MD

Hummingbird Clearwing at Pickering Creek Audubon Center, MD

Monarch at Forsythe NWR, NJ

Monarch at Forsythe NWR, NJ

Skipper at Eastern Neck NWR, MD

Skipper at Eastern Neck NWR, MD

Tiger Swallowtail at Brookside Gardens, MD

Tiger Swallowtail at Brookside Gardens, MD

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