Anne Elliott's photos with the keyword: Common Alpine

In total contrast to my previous photo, this bright, colourful macro image was taken yesterday, while botanizing the Kerfoot Ranch, NW of Cochrane. I had been trying to "catch" one of these Common Alpine butterflies, as I love the bright orange circle pattern on their wings. I suddenly spotted this one and at first was a bit surprised that it didn't fly away. And then I began to wonder if maybe it had been caught by a tiny Crab Spider. Sure enough, this is what I found. Poor butterfly. Was out on a bird walk all morning at the east end of Fish Creek Park. When I got home, I noticed to my horror that the window people were working on the building right next to mine! I was expecting it to be a few more weeks before they reached my place, ready to replace eight windows and my patio door! PANIC!! I have so much that I need do before they have to come inside here, so I guess this is going to cut into my Flickr time. Sorry if at times I am missing in action! You have no idea how thankful I will be when this is all finished with! It's been hanging over my head for months. Then it will be my roof that has to be replaced in the next while, too - hail damage from last year, apparently.

Wish I could remember the name of this butterfly. If I get round to looking it up, I will change the title. I've got too many "Butterfly" titles!