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Texas Buckeye

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted May 17, 2012206 views7 comments

The Buckeye Butterfly is chestnut brown with 6 bright colorful eye spots. These smaller butterflies are energetic fliers that are usually seen close to the ground. They are very well camouflaged when they have their wings folded up, appearing as a dull brown leaf.
F/18, 1/250th, ISO 640, 1D M3, Sigma 150mm + Kenko 1.4x ext & light fill.
Monopod for support around 10:00am, clear & sunny.

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7 comments

Comment posted by Rick Turner on May 17, 2012 at 8:16 AM

Very nice composition. Good one.........

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Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on May 17, 2012 at 11:31 AM

A beautiful shot indeed- Excellent DOF, fine detail and a well balanced composition- Great job, Fabio

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Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on May 17, 2012 at 12:39 PM

I still cannot find even one of your photos, that I don't like!

You found the butterfly....I just photographed the caterpillar. I will post it soon.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on May 17, 2012 at 7:08 PM

Very fine capture of the amazing wings of this beautiful BF.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on May 17, 2012 at 9:22 PM

Very nice detail and color. I also like the background that compliments the butterfly.

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Comment posted by Roger Leekam on May 20, 2012 at 5:54 PM

A gorgeous composition, light & color. A wall hanger!

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Comment posted by David Schwaegler on May 21, 2012 at 4:14 PM

It's a beauty!

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