Between the scorching heat here in “Hotlanta” and the duties and distractions of everyday Labs…I mean, life…I haven’t gotten out with the camera as much as I would like. So, setting the lame excuses aside, I decided to take some time this sunny Sunday afternoon to remedy this unacceptable situation. I am so glad I did, as I was rewarded with a visit from a Pipevine Swallowtail, who graciously lingered long enough for me to have a bit of a photo session with him.
You can differentiate the Pipevine from some of the other black swallowtails because of it’s bluish-black spotted body and it’s single row of orange spots.
This guy was not one to sit still, and quickly flew from one flower to the next to slurp up some nectar.
As he gathered nourishment from the zinnias, I stood and nourished my soul with his beauty.
What a great way to spend a summer afternoon. 🙂
Backyard Bird Nerd 
Such terrific photos!
Thank you!
Terrific images of a beautiful creature, Kathy!
Thank you!
WOWZA! Have missed your beautiful photos like this! 🙂
And I have missed taking them!
What a wonderful sequence to enjoy on a Monday. Thank you.
So glad you enjoyed it.
Perfect! Funny, I’m visiting you from Ms. Liz’s blog, Exploring Colour, saw your blog on her blogroll. I too was out in my yard this past weekend, I was looking for yellow, and had someone visit my zinnia garden too. Can’t say I like my image as much as I like yours, but seemed coincidence that I wandered to your site today!
Glad you stopped in!
Beautifully captured!