They are there, honest

A couple of shots from tonight when I went out looking for Purple Hairstreaks, yet another first (I have been doing well on the butterflies this year this is my 8th new one). There must have been at least half a dozen around but would they come close, would they heck. These two shots were taken from at least 70ft away with a Sigma 150-500mm at the longest end as they were always at the top of the trees. I will have to go back and try again.

Purple Hairstreak

Purple Hairstreak