Yes, Nikon AF MICRO NIKKOR 105mm 1:2.8
Thank you ! we only see these creatures when our lilac flowers bloom.....then they disappear !
Sweet images......isn't nature beautiful !
Found this little bugger flying in the miniature lilac bush......
This bird wanted nothing to do with me....
Beautiful area....excellent images....well done Linda!
After some additional research, this image is indeed a Monarch butterfly.....the Queen butterfly does not have black line markings also, the Queen butterfly does not migrate to Michigan. It(Monarch)does however, resemble a Viceroy butterfly....but....its not....A Viceroy butterfly has a "C" shaped black line in both wings.....the Monarch does not have those markings. My research is from the National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Insects & Spiders. Thanks for the great comments !
Nice pictures Bob....Thanks for the link !
Good call on the saturation....I was making some prints and cranked it up a bit.....Thank you for all the kind compliments folks !
There is indeed Ron......Great smell of summer!
This image was taken from my wife's butterfly garden...