Flying Artwork

Today's post is just a little eye candy from two shots I took yesterday. In the top photo you see a classic Checkerspot butterfly on a blanket flower. I remember as a child being told that orange and red don't go together. I guess no one told this guy - thank heavens!

Second up is a Nessus Sphinx moth. Even though these guys are nocturnal by nature, this fellow decided to take a short break in full sunlight on the side of the house.
The "normal" sphinx moth we see here is the White-Lined. This Nessus is a little far west of his usual range so we were especially delighted to see him!

I will be teaching a photography workshop in Lander, Wyoming on Saturday. Can't wait!