The X post by https://stpetesnaps.com

Shares a selective color nature photograph of a Tiger Swallowtail butterfly resting on wood chips and leaves, with its yellow-black wings and blue hindwing spots vividly highlighted against a desaturated grayscale background.

Posted by a St. Petersburg local selling his brother's US nature, St. Pete, car, and black & white photos, this 2016 image by Derek Krous exemplifies the account's focus on artistic wildlife captures.

The technique isolates the butterfly's striking Papilio patterns, common in eastern North America, creating a dramatic visual contrast that emphasizes its natural beauty in a simple outdoor setting.