“ Monarchy ”
I went out with my macro lens to take pictures of bees, and I had some good ones. But then this guy landed on a nearby flower, and to my surprise stayed there long enough for me to sneak over close enough to take some pics. This beautiful guy is even giving me some eye contact! I actually never ...
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  • Sheila Tasker Edited 4 years ago

    What a great capture....the details are extraordinary.

    What a great capture....the details are extraordinary.

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  • Alan Branch Edited 4 years ago

    I did not see as many monarch butterflies as previously. Superb capture of the butterfly about to use its extended tongue. I have tried a similar shot without very much… more

    I did not see as many monarch butterflies as previously. Superb capture of the butterfly about to use its extended tongue. I have tried a similar shot without very much success. The fact that you have achieved this at such a slow shutter speed must be a great indication of your level of patience and photographic technique. Beautiful colours.

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  • allen bradford Edited 4 years ago

    Beautiful image, and detail in the body. I do believe you have a female here.

    Beautiful image, and detail in the body. I do believe you have a female here.

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  • Alan Brandon Edited 4 years ago

    Great shot Allen. Tons of great detail in here. Glad your subject decided to "pose" for you :-)

    Great shot Allen. Tons of great detail in here. Glad your subject decided to "pose" for you :-)

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Nikon D850 Nikon 60mm f/2.8 Macro
1/320 f/13 500 60

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