What is the difference between the scarce swallowtail and the common swallowtail butterfly?

The scarce swallowtail (Iphiclides podalirius) has a pale yellow-white base color with dark tiger-stripe bands and longer tail extensions, while the common swallowtail (Papilio machaon) shows a bolder yellow with black markings and a distinctive blue-and-red eyespot near the tail. Both species occur in southern Europe, including Portugal.

How can this Photo be used?

Licensed for commercial use, this stock photo suits nature magazines, sustainability campaigns, educational content on pollination or biodiversity, and garden or plant brands, for example. At 8640 x 5760 pixels, it also supports large-format poster printing and wall displays without quality loss.

What mood does this Photo convey?

The butterfly resting at the center of the frame creates a focused, almost meditative feel. The swirling bokeh of the surrounding clover blossoms gives the image a painterly quality that conveys both vitality and stillness. Associations with renewal, summer nature, and ecological awareness are naturally present.

What equipment was used to capture this Photo?

The sharp rendering of the butterfly against the swirling bokeh background results from the Sony ILCE-1 paired with the Lomography Petzval 55mm MK II f/1.7. This lens produces its signature rotational background blur, turning the clover blossoms into a painterly swirl. At 50 megapixels and 8640 x 5760 pixels, the Sony A1 delivers detail suited for large-format print.

What visual style or trend does this Photo represent?

Images showing pollinators like butterflies in natural settings are increasingly sought after alongside growing awareness of insect conservation and biodiversity. The Petzval bokeh blends analog visual aesthetics with contemporary nature photography, making it visually effective for sustainability and slow living campaigns.

Swallowtail butterfly on pink clover blossom

Name: Swallowtail butterfly on pink clover blossom
Brand: Kataloop
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Swallowtail butterfly on pink clover blossom

Kataloop stock photo no.

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8640

5760

20511504

SONY ILCE-1

Lomography Petzval 55mm MK II f/1.7

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