My favorite Lukas Nursery also has an enclosed butterfly garden with tons of free-flight butterflies. They raise the caterpillars and release them into the garden. Butterflies will land on you (which isn’t too freaky, if you’re expecting it!). They don’t mind a bit if you get close to photograph them. So I go over there sometimes to take pictures.
Caterpillars
Pipevine Swallowtail
Spicebush Swallowtail
Butterflies
Pipevine Swallowtail (Closeup of Wing)
Palamedes Swallowtail
Julia
Spicebush Swallowtail
Zebra Longwing
Cloudless Sulphur
Julia
Monarch
Atala
White Peacock
Want to learn more about nature photography at Lukas Butterfly Encounter?
Check out my Lukas Butterfly Encounter page with more information about the location, map, website, photography tips, etc. It is archived by date so you can see my images from previous visits. Maybe you'll be inspired for your own trip!
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