After admiring 2 posts of butterflies on cosmos in Africanaussie, I decided that I must have some butterfly on cosmos images too.
Unlike my previous experiences with shooting butterflies, this white one would not stay still.
It seemed very fickle and couldn't decide on which flower to settle on.
Unlike the praying mantis which smiled at me from the cosmos flower, this white butterfly refused to even look at me.
Still, I must persist for some decent shots.
In Singapore, we call this attitude, a 'kiasu' syndrome.
'Kiasu' is derived from Hokkien dialect. (a Chinese dialect)
It means being afraid to lose out to others.
Being 'kiasu', I have persisted in chasing this elusive white butterfly.
Being 'kiasu' you should expect at least one more post of butterflies on cosmos.
After all, Africanaussie just had 2 posts.
By the way, I am not even a Singaporean but 'kiasu' syndrome isn't that bad since I've finally got some nice butterfly images.
Do look out for more 'kiasu' images or should I say, Africanaussie inspired images?
It's First of the Month at Murrieta 365.
June 2, 2011
Do you know that this 'kiasu' syndrome is contagious?
Andrea has caught the bug.
She is not posting just one white butterfly, but also a black one and in fact, a whole swarm of them.
Do check them out!
Great photos, I don't think I've ever seen a white butterfly.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos and some great close ups showing lots of detail.
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Gorgous specimen.I never saw one like this before, even one on a pin in a gallery.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. It looks like stained glass.
ReplyDeletewhat a very pretty butterfly! I like the concept of kiasu - it fully descibes someone my husband and I were just talking about yesterday!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI went over to check out Africanaussie's b-fly posts and can see how you were inspired! You've both got some incredible images of beautiful butterflies. Really stunning.
Your persistence paid off - you got some beautiful pictures. The butterfly looks so lovely with the yellow flowers.
ReplyDeletewow stunning. never seen anythign like it
ReplyDeleteThat is one beautiful butterfly. It looks like Africanaussie has got an infectious influence on you. Maybe we should have a competition between One and Africanaussie on who can take better butterfly pictures...LOL
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous creature the white butterfly is. I'd go all kiasu about it, too, if I were you. LOL
ReplyDelete— K
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel
Oh how beautiful. Such wonderful shots.
ReplyDeleteseems like you did a good job of getting it in spite of its restless wings
ReplyDeleteThese pics are beautiful! You would think they could learn to primp a bit for the camera!
ReplyDeleteNever seen this type of butterfly before! It look so beautiful! Nice shot! Your presistant pay off!
ReplyDeleteOh my! what a pretty butterfly - it looks like blue etching on its wings. well, if you are up for the challenge I have plenty more butterfly photos! :)
ReplyDeleteGratuluję, jak zawsze piękne zdjęcia. Pozdrawiam
ReplyDeleteThat is a very beautiful butterfly! And you took some excellent photos. It has such a unique design...
ReplyDeleteThose are very beautiful pictures! Your patience has certainly paid off.
ReplyDeleteQuite good photos. The little guy must have cooperated. Well done, One.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous butterfly photo! i don't believe i've ever seen one like this before - so unique with the black outline. Thanks fo sharing at Cottage Flora Thursday's! xoxo, tracie
ReplyDeleteYOu should see mine now, quick, haha!
ReplyDeleteI have actually posted a comment way ahead of my comment above, even earlier than them, but it did not appear here. I wonder why, now i forgot what i said there. A yes we have that butterfly too, but what i normally saw has yellowish hue at the mid-lower wing, i am not sure if they are Delias hyparete?
ReplyDeleteHahaha...kiasu...I have not heard of the word for a long time. I should plant some cosmos in my garden.
ReplyDeleteWe are born Kiasu though you may not agree.
ReplyDeleteThat gene is somewhere inside our body.
That striped beauty against that yellow...beautiful! Love the idea of kiasu.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous butterfly and gorgeous shots!
ReplyDelete*hugs*deb
These are such beautiful photographs, and I love "kiasu!!!!"
ReplyDeleteDefinitely have to practice it more often :-) :-)
Beautiful shots of a lovely butterfly. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you were persistent. You've got some beautiful captures. We haven't had as many butterflies this spring...maybe too dry? Enjoyed yours though.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful butterfly. Now you have to get a book to ID them.
ReplyDeleteThe most frequent whites we have are the parents of cabbage worms, so not desirable.
You nailed it in that last shot - just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteFabulous images. I've never seen a butterfly that looked like that. It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMarla @ www.blueskiesphotoblog.com
It's beautiful. I have never seen a white butterfly. Your patience paid off.
ReplyDeleteWonderful set, I especially like the last one, perseverance paid off.
ReplyDeleteThese are really great photos... the little butterfly is a new one to me as well! L
ReplyDeleteSo lovely! love butterfly shots!
ReplyDeleteYou did a fantastic job of capturing this. Well done, the results are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! That butterfly is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. Well done for chasing that elusive butterfly :)
ReplyDeleteYour persistence paid off...your photo captured this butterfly beautifully. I have never seen a white butterfly before. It is spectacular!
ReplyDeleteWow these are amazing shots!
ReplyDeleteexcellent photos! its so beautiful! the blue butterfly oin a yellow flower!
ReplyDeletevia fabulous friday
Light Trigger
What a gorgeous butterfly. I am glad you persisted in photographing him. V
ReplyDeletemarvelous macro!!!! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeletelucky you to capture a angel butterfly
ReplyDeleteLove the meaning! I have never seen a butterfly with these colourings. How interesting!
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