Friday, August 27, 2010

Butterflies

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This butterfly stood out in the sunshine amongst the green.

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This one tried to hide in shadows but he wasn't as sneaky as he thought.


Camera Critters

22 comments:

  1. I so badly want to capture a shot of a butterfly!! I will be scouting the neighborhood this weekend - wish me luck!

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  2. Wonderful! They never stop long enough for me to take photos.

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  3. What a pretty patterned one.
    You managed to get it with its wings unfolded.
    That takes patience.

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  4. This is so beautiful. Lovely shot.
    http://reesspace.blogspot.com/2010/08/camera-critters-bird-butt.html

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  5. You're way better than I am - I chased butterflies all afternoon and have ONE good shot to show for myself.

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  6. Kudos on the excellent exposure on the Monarchs. I never tire of butterfly photos - they are so delicately beautiful.

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  7. Ahhhhhh yes, I just photographed one of these yesterday. Beautiful images!

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  8. Oh gosh...beautiful monarchs....( we still have fliers coming to our bird feeders at night too)

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  9. It's kinda hard to hide when you're that colorful!

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  10. i love it when butterfly's cooperate and you can get a decent shot of them. these are beautiful. hope all is well.

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  11. Monarchs are so gorgeous. Apparently polka dots are in fashion this season!

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  12. Nice! I missed going to the Butterfly Pavilion this year to get my butterfly fix. Although if you look at my post today I'm saving a butterfly from my son's eager hands. LOL

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  13. These are beautifully captured Lisa!
    I love how the first one looks poised for take off. :)

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  14. they are stunning. for some reason we don't see many butterflies around here.

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  15. Some days we need to be reminded to pause and look again at all the wonderful creatures God made for our appreciation. These butterflies are such. Thanks.

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