Vibrant Painted Lady on Thistle Wings

Ultra-detailed macro photograph of a Painted Lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) resting on a purple thistle. The butterfly's wings display vibrant orange and brown patterns with black borders and rows of white spots along the tips; wings are held slightly open to reveal intricate scales and delicate veining. A dew-kissed thistle with spiky leaves and purple blossoms sits beneath. Warm golden-hour light bathes the scene, creating a soft glow and a subtle backlit rim around the wings. The background is a creamy green bokeh with shallow depth of field, keeping the butterfly and wing textures razor-sharp. Focus on the butterfly's eyes, scales, and textures; natural, photorealistic macro shot suitable for nature photography fans.