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See-Through


	See-Through This is a Glasswing Butterfly (Greta oto). The shot was taken at the Brookside Gardens' "Wings of Fancy" annual exhibit in Wheaton, Maryland. These butterflies are usually found in Costa Rica, and I consider myself fortunate to have found this little fellow at all. Very difficult to see since the wings really are transparent! I used auto settings and flash. James R. Jackson

Lori Ditlefsen

Very nice shot James. Love the clarity and color. Nice composition too. Well done.

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October 15, 2003

Ronald Balthazor

This is a magnificant capture, James. The composition, colors, detail, and selective focus are all wonderful. what an impressive find.

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October 15, 2003

Colleen Braun

what a wonderful capture, the wings are incredible...

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October 15, 2003

Brinn MacDougall

Can't get much better than this..I also love the flower..

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October 15, 2003

Jean Papo

Wonderful capture, James! Bravo!

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October 15, 2003

James R. Jackson

Lori, Ron, Colleen, Brinn, and Jean,

Wow, guys! I don't know what to say other than Thank You All. When I found this beauty hiding in the flowers, I couldn't believe it. I had never heard of (much less seen) a butterfly with transparent wings, and knew I had to try to get a shot of it. Fortunately, it was very cooperative and didn't move a millimeter. I'm happy you all enjoyed the shot! Thanks!

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October 15, 2003

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Nice capture!

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October 15, 2003

Colette M. Metcalf

Beautiful capture and image!!

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October 15, 2003

Susie Peek-Swint

This is just lovely James. The colours, clarity, and those delicate wings all go to make up a beautiful image ~ well done!

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October 15, 2003

- Claudia Kuhn

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Nice capture Jay - never seen one like this. You got great detail and colors in this shot.

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October 15, 2003

Donna Devine

What an exquisite butterfly! (The entire gallery is stunning.) One can only bow down in humility at the feet of Mother Nature.

Never stop capturing this beauty! (-:

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November 21, 2003

Nicole Kessel

Wow! Sooo beautiful I'm speechless!

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August 24, 2004

James R. Jackson

Nicole,

Thanks so much for the compliment! He (or she) really is an amazing creature, yes? Thanks again! Jay

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August 25, 2004

- Susan Jane Allen

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Too many beauties to comment on, but this one is the height of elegance! Can't believe it only got a finalist.

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September 18, 2006

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