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A female Common blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus), photographed in Amsterdamse Bos today. Living up to its name, this is perhaps the most widespread and common blue in Europe. Their lifespan as a butterfly is only 3 weeks, so it’s important to make the most of each day and really enjoy life to the full.. Like spending the day in a flower field in the sun! They’re so pretty and I’m always happy when I see one of these little guys 🙂
And apparently it’s been five years since I started blogging! Yay me 😉
caleephotography 
Wonderful shots! 🙂 Happy Anniversary! 🙂
August 7, 2017 at 7:00 PM
Thanks so much, Tom! 🙂
August 7, 2017 at 7:16 PM
Incredible photography produced on such a notable occasion, Congratulations! On for five more.
August 8, 2017 at 10:13 AM
Thanks so much, Eddie! I don’t think I’ll continue for five more years but I’ve enjoyed it 🙂
August 8, 2017 at 11:41 AM
What else do you have planned?
August 8, 2017 at 2:39 PM
Nothing new planned at this moment! 🙂 Some more posts are coming.
August 8, 2017 at 3:15 PM
Everybody else has already said what I wanted to say, so I’ll just say ‘ditto’ 🙂 And huge congratulations on the 5 Year Anniversary. That must feel really good! All the best. John
August 8, 2017 at 5:53 PM
Thanks so much, John! And thanks for sticking with me for so long, I think yours was one of the first blogs I started to follow 🙂
August 8, 2017 at 7:34 PM
Each of these is beautiful, Calee, but I especially love the second one here. I don’t think I’ve ever seen this butterfly. Such pretty colors.
Have a wonderful week, my friend!
August 8, 2017 at 9:23 PM
Thanks so much, Lisa! 🙂 It’s been introduced in Canada, but as far as I’m aware hasn’t been reported anywhere in the US. Have a great week you too! Xx
August 9, 2017 at 6:58 AM
Very nice photos, as usual, and congratulations on reaching the 5 year milestone!
August 9, 2017 at 6:24 PM
Thanks so much! Can’t believe it’s been five years already 🙂
August 9, 2017 at 6:38 PM
Well caught Camilla, a female common blue, I like these females with a lot of blue in the wing. Brian
November 30, 2017 at 9:41 AM
Thanks a lot, Brian! This is one of my favorite butterflies, I love the shape of the wings and the color pattern! Very stylish little one 🙂
November 30, 2017 at 8:40 PM