Tis the season of the zebra-striped butterfly in southern France.
Paris-based photographer Danielle Voirin travels the world and documents her experiences in photographs. She takes street photography and photojournalism a shade beyond even art, to the level of mysticism. You may see more of her work on her website DanielleVoirin.com, or her alt website, DaniVoirin.com.
I love the choice to shoot this critter head-on; I’m not sure I’ve ever thought to try that for a butterfly, but it makes for great lines given the simple, out-of-focus foreground and background.
I wanted to look him in the eyes and suggest that his short life might be better spent above water. I fished him out of the pool with that little twig he’s perched on.
Ahhh, I see! Hopefully he got the message and stayed out of the pool. I’m glad you and the twig were there at the right time.