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The Red Spotted Purple butterfly did not look red or purple to me even though its coloring differed depending on its position. I’d like to rename this beauty something more descriptive and deserving. Perhaps I would call it Iridescent Magic or Spotted Glimmer.
*Photo by Mary K. Doyle
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I prefer your name 😊
Thank you, Anthony. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
You’re welcome, Mary. 😊
Lovely photo. Befitting names. 🦋
Thank you, Mindful, Mystic. Welcome to Midwest Mary.
Beautiful photo! I like the idea of magic!
Thank you, Suzette. So good to see you.
You are very welcome Mary!
It almost looks like it could be related to the Baltimore Oriole Bird line. Wonderful Photo shot.
Thank you, Willie. All the best to you!
I love the name you chose for this beautiful butterfly and I love your gorgeous photo 🦋
Thank you, Luisa. Have a great weekend.
You’re more than welcome, Mary 🌷
Wishing a great weekend to you too
Absolutely beautiful. Butterflies always make me think of my dad. You brightened my day. Thank you. You are a wonderful photographer.
Thank you, Dawna. Happy Daddy thoughts.
Thank you Mary. Enjoy your weekend. Hugs
Gorgeous photo of the Iridescent Magic butterfly 😊 Maggie
Thanks for taking on the butterfly’s new name, Maggie. 🙂 Have a fabulous weekend.
Majestic! Butterflies are another favorite of mine, there’s nothing like seeing them floating thruough the air.
Butterflies are friendly. They hover around me or on me when I work in the garden. Thank you for reading and commenting, Melinda.
Your name Spotted Glimmer ❤ ~ Flower power posing butterfly is so pretty and magical !! 🙂
Thank you, Siri. Maybe we should start a petition for the butterfly’s new name.
Yes !! 🙂
🙂 Love to you.
Gorgeous photo! 😍
Thank you, Phoebe.
It’s a beauty!
Amazing pattern on this beautiful butterfly! I like the name you gave it. 🙂
Thank you, Ronit. The coloring of the butterfly kept changing as it moved. Have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Mary, have a great weekend! 🙂
Absolutely beautiful!
Thank you, Matthew!
Such a beauty, you have been at the right place at the right time, amazing photo 🌺
Thank you, Jean. It is a watch and wait game. How is your work coming along?
Yes, when taking the nature photos it is just like you say, but when to get the photo like you did, satisfaction is great I think😊Well, little by little with enjoying the every moment I work, that the freedom gives, love it😊
That is beautiful. Thanx for sharing this.
Thank you, Ernie ‘Dawg.’ Welcome to Midwest Mary. Good to see you.
Glad to be here
The blurred greenery in the background really makes the butterfly and the flowers pop. Great image, Mary. 🙂
Thank you, Nancy. I’m learning by practicing, experimenting, and shooting.
the butterfly is spiritual and divine and its fitting you captured that
Thank you, my friend. Have the best weekend.
I feel you bring distinctive energy and purpose and birds know
Thank you, my friend. I hope you are enjoying the weekend.
The best always to you peace
Peace to you, Dear Mister Maxxx.
You are a treasure of a soul
Oh my gosh Mary, what an amazing shot. Absolutely stunning my dear! 😘🦋😎
Thank you, Dear Kym. Hugs.
You are so very welcome my dear Mary. My pleasure! 🤗💖😍
Great capture!
Thank you, Ana. I hope you are doing well.
For the moment, better than I’m used to doing, though not by first world standards even breaking above ground. Time will tell in which direction the changes go now. Thank you for your concern and good wishes 🙏
Be well and happy, Ana.
Thank you. 🙏
What a magnificent and special butterfly and the captured light is divine.
Thank you. You are right about the light. It is so important in photography.
I love this photo.
I would add “jewel” to Iridescent Magic. Your names for the butterfly are much better than the official name.
Jewel is a good description also, Joseph!
So beautiful Mary!
Thank you, Dorothy.
Beautiful
Thank you, Dr. Roy.
Could linger staring at this for hours. ❤
I understand, Stephanie. I took dozens of photos, and the coloring was different in each one.
Well-rewarded patience.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen this butterfly before, how cool!
Thank you. The butterfly looked differently depending on the light.
Bravo, Mary is so beautiful
Thank you, Noga. I loved that butterfly!
STUPENDA
Thank you!
PREGO
Your name is definitely better suited for this gorgeous beauty ❤
So mesmerizingly stunning and yet so gentle 🙂
Thank you, my friend. She is a beauty.
Beautiful photo capture, Mary! Love the Spotted Glimmer for this beauty Spotted Glimmer> 🙂
Thank you, Amy!
Oh wow, so beautiful.
Thank you, Pooja. I hope you are enjoying your weekend.
My pleasure. Yes, it’s been lovely. It was my cousins wedding and I’ve been having fun spending time with family.
aaaw….both names fit so well…a beautiful capture, Mary 🤍
Thank you, Lady Destiny.
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Beautifully captured image, Mary!
Thank you, Laura. I hope you are doing well.
Let’s call it a spotted glimmer
I like your name, Brian. Spotted Glimmer is perfect!
Great photos
Thank you, and welcome!
Very nice shot, maybe “Orange crush” from the spots?
Great name. Thank you for commenting and visiting Midwest Mary!
Wow, it’s gorgeous, Mary! Wow!🤩
It’s the little things in life that bring us joy, isn’t it, dear Cindy?
it certainly is ❣️
COGLI L’ATTIMO
Yes!
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This is lovely Mary 💓
Thank you, Adarsh. Your comment is greatly appreciated.
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Beautiful by any name Mary. Have a great evening. Allan
Thank you, Allan. I like the way the light shone on its wings.
Midwest Mary 
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