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Tiger Swallowtail

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted March 21, 2013196 views7 comments

I can't wait to see butterflies and lots of blooming flowers. . .however spring is sure taking its good old time coming to our area.

This photo was taken several years ago of a Tiger Swallowtail butterfly on a Butterfly Bush flower. He is showing some signs of wear and tear. . .as many of us are!

Panasonic DMC-FZ28. 85mm at F/5.6 for 1/640 sec. ISO 100. Natural lighting.

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7 comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on March 21, 2013 at 9:42 PM

Wow, Carolyn. Stellar image. Perfectly composed, and a beautiful subject.

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Comment posted by Roberto Facchini on March 22, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Very nice. I like the colors and composition.

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on March 22, 2013 at 6:53 PM

Spectacular color & light! Beautiful shot!

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 22, 2013 at 10:32 PM

The sharpness in the Swallowtail is great and the bf and flower are nicely positioned in the frame. Yeah, it's about time for spring, instead snow is forecast....maybe more icicles.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on March 23, 2013 at 8:42 AM

I'm seeing quite a few butterflies already Carolyn.. The early spring wildflowers are just starting to bloom, although at this time of year they're just the very small ones..
I especially like the diagonal aspect, BB flower perch, and 'wow' colors!

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on March 25, 2013 at 10:59 PM

Hi Carolyn

I wish i had old files like this

An excellent composition, with stunning detail and color