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Wings Upside Down?


 
  Wings Upside Down?
Wings Upside Down?
Art of the Barn: Audubon Bucks Cty Barn Tour 2013
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I have never seen a butterfly whose wings' UNDERSIDE was more vibrant and beautiful than the top side. Until NOW!
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When this swallowtail rested on a flower, wings outspread, they were dull and unremarkable. But with his wings UP like in this photo, you can see how magnificent its folded wings would be.
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Could they have been "sewn on" upside down?
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Photo made in one of the gardens at Barn #5 Tammany Farm, dated 1741.
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Michelle Alton

 
 
 

Nancy Marie Ricketts
 

Michelle, this is gorgeous - composition, clarity , and color- a winner!


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July 21, 2013

 
- Jill Odice

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  Beautiful! Mother nature and you make a great team Michelle :-)


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July 21, 2013

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Fantastic capture of this Swallowtail Michelle!


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July 21, 2013

 

John Connolly
  What a superb close up Michelle! The detail and color here are phenomenal!


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July 21, 2013

 

Renee Doyle
  He is a beauty Michelle!! Wonderful colour and excellent detail!!


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July 21, 2013

 
- Val Feldman

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  Excellent close-up, Michelle...It's a spicebush swallowtail and you're right - fully opened, from the top view, its wings aren't much to look at but the hind wings, when displayed in a "closed" position are amazingly colorful and beautiful...which your capture portrays perfectly. Unique position you caught this fellow in, as well as, excellent clarity and color. Great observation on your part (as always) - and capture!


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July 21, 2013

 

Monnie Ryan
  Cool perspective, Michelle - just saw one of these on a pile of rocks in West Virginia. Never did get him to keep his wings up so the spots showed, though. Well done!


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July 21, 2013

 

Jeffrey R. Bange
  Great find and capture Michelle, I've never seen this before either until now, thanks for sharing it with all of us.


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July 21, 2013

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Out butterfly bush have not yet reached this stage,but I hope it can attract beauty like this, Michelle. The colors, detail, clarity & close up are spectacular, my friend.
WTG.


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July 21, 2013

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Beautifully captures!! Nice details and colors.


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July 22, 2013

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  A terrific upside-down image, Michelle!


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July 22, 2013

 
- Tamara K. Walker

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  Fabulous capture.


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July 22, 2013

 
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  Gorgeous swallowtail. Have not seen any in Del Rio yet. Exquisite details


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July 23, 2013

 

Robert Jensen
  Beautifully captured


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July 23, 2013

 

Stephen Zacker
  Fantastic macro and setting


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July 25, 2013

 
- Cindy Bendush

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  I love these butterflies - there aren't enough of them! You've capture this beauty perfectly!


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July 26, 2013

 

Ermanno Radice
 
 
 
Excellent capture, wonderful colors, details and DOF!


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August 06, 2013

 

Mick Tursky
  Spectacular detail. I love the subdued colors. Very nice.


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August 14, 2013

 
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