Ready for his closeup

Fresh southerlies sprang up this morning, and I was outside enjoying the coolness when I spotted this fellow crawling among the succulents. Then he walked across the steps and up the side of another pot, seemingly unable to fly.

I could see no injury, in fact he looked just about perfect, but maybe he's been migrating and just needs a rest. I've been trying for years to photograph butterflies, and this time I got lucky.