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Black Swallowtail Redux
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Black Swallowtail Redux

by Howard Cheek

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted September 3, 2014104 views5 comments
This is another look at the Black Swallowtail, same series of shots of this species from the prior post..
A frontal POV of the insect this time.
F/11, 1/800th, ISO 800, 1D M3, 300mm f/2.8 + 1.4x @ 12:28pm. Sunny/clear, no flash.

Comments

5 comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on September 3, 2014 at 7:33 AM
Another beauty to add to your collection, Howard. Well composed and good use of the light on the black ST to bring out its detail and colors. :toast: :jump:
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on September 3, 2014 at 6:13 PM
Excellent detail and comp. Beautiful bg. I like the front POV and wing position.
Registered on January 14, 2009, 316 Posts, 2724 Comments
Comment posted by gary phillips on September 3, 2014 at 10:35 PM
I think this frontal view is one of my favorites, Howard Beautiful background and exceptional focus. Sweet as ever. :toast:
Registered on October 24, 2013, 185 Posts, 4136 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on September 6, 2014 at 11:22 AM
Howard, it looks like you've got this butterfly thing honed to perfection. The pose and details are great plus the background really creates a feeling of summer's beauty.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on September 7, 2014 at 5:53 PM
Hi Howard :wavey: Agree with Marks comment. This can't get better :toast:


Albert Darmo
Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments