It's so hard to pin these butterflies down, especially the monarchs, who seem reticent to open their wings fully and settle down. So, you have performed a bit of a magic trick getting this fellow to give you a nice clear shot of his beauty, Tigs.
Read in your narrative that this monarch has cost you a lot of effort, Sandi. Why haven't you told it that you're retired, lol. The result is well worth your done effort.