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My Stomach Hurts

"My Stomach Hurts"

This is a Black Swallowtail caterpillar I photographed at local botanical garden on 06/02/07.
Note that it has extended it's orange osmeterium, or scent gland.
It gives off a citrus odor intended to ward off danger.

Aperture = f5.0
Shutter = 1/80s
ISO = 400
Focal Length = 225mm
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens

Ken Slade

Brenda c. McFarland

Very colorful little guy isn't he. Great photo!

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June 20, 2007

Marthese A. Cassar

Beautiful shot nice colours too

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June 21, 2007

Kathy Reeves

Stunning Ken!! I see you are doing some beautiful macro work!!

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June 23, 2007

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this is so beautiful

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June 27, 2007

Steven E. Ray

Excellent macro and exceptionally colorful specimen. It's as if he stopped long enough to turn and pose for you :)

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July 17, 2007

Mick Burkey

Awesome macro, Ken! Congrats on the finals. Wonderful details and color.