Five-Years Ago (28-April-2007) — Colorado

Gone to See America 2007. Springtime in Colorado.

While visiting Rocky Mountain National Park five years ago, I found this butterfly warming itself in the sun on a pile of snow and ice. I was surprised to see a butterfly out this early at a high elevation.

Butterfly Warming in the Sun on Snow and Ice. Early Spring in Rocky Mountain National Park. Image taken with a Nikon D200 and 18-200 mm VR lens (ISO 100, 200 mm, f/9, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)