Last summer we discovered Lumpy the Anise Swallowtail caterpillar on a plant from our local nursery. It turned into quite an adventure and we’ve missed some of the excitement and fascination that comes with raising butterflies. This time we thought we’d start from scratch with some Painted Lady eggs. The eggs were too small to [...]
At least once or twice a year now I’m sure to make a trip to explore the Kern River and Sherman Pass in Tulare Co. CA. It’s easily one of my favorite places on earth to roam with my camera in hand. The one constant is change and each visit holds surprises, challenges and adventures.My [...]
Well the little guy almost got away: While I was preparing the ultimate photographic-metamorphosis-containment system Lumpy was exploring the kitchen. After some anxious moments I found him crawling upside down on the rails of the window screen just a few feet away from the potted Rue plant he’d previously seemed so attached to. I got [...]
This is Lumpy: He arrived on a Rue plant we got at the local nursery. The idea was to attract some of the Giant Swallowtails I’ve seen flying around the neighborhood but since Lumpy’s entered our lives he’s become the main attraction. That’s impressive considering he was 1/2″ long when I took these first two [...]
On the way home to Santa Monica from Sedona AZ we stopped in Flagstaff where I photographed some butterflies on Schultz Pass Rd. I’d been very fortunate to receive some maps and tips from a local expert and was pleased to add two species to my collection that I’ve never seen before. First up is [...]
Despite a strained knee I was determined to get out on this gorgeous day in Malibu. I had a hard time maneuvering but there were so many butterflies on the wing I could just hang out and take my pick. This is Anthocharis sara, the Sara Orangetip and the first female I’ve photographed. I could [...]
