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I''M A SEASONAL SHAPE!

© Carolyn M. Fletcher

I''M A SEASONAL SHAPE!

Uploaded: October 08, 2010 02:46:46

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I get these little guys every year. They are Spicebush Swallowtail caterpillars..they like the sassafras trees in my back yard. I think they are adorable. They are green in color until they get ready to pupate and then they turn yellow. They always show up in late September.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 55.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS

Comments

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic October 08, 2010

What a cute little fella, Carolyn. #1315626

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe October 08, 2010

What big eyes. LOL. Cute capture. #8954672

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 08, 2010

How cool is this!! Great capture Carolyn! Jeff #8954689

Gord MacEachern October 08, 2010

This is just so cool, great shot Carolyn! #8954716

Nikki McDonald level-classic October 08, 2010

This honestly looks like some sort of adorable cartoon character, Carolyn. Great capture! #8954753

Claudia Kuhn level-classic October 08, 2010

Cute one Carolyn! #8954820

Jean-Pierre Ducondi October 08, 2010

Wow this looks so unreal. Wonderful capture and composition. I agree with Nikki. Fantastic work Carolyn.
JP #8954824

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic October 08, 2010

I have never seen one of these and I agree with Nikki ...it does look like a cartoon character. #8954831

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic October 08, 2010

They are just the cutest little things. I love it when I find one. They always pose so nice.. of course those aren't eyes, they are just markings to scare off potential preditors. #8954842

Mary Timman October 08, 2010

How interesting. Very unique little guys! #8954855

Danny B. Head October 08, 2010

I've never seen one of these! #8954955

Marsha S. Smith October 08, 2010

They almost look like a cartoon character. So very cool and cute - this shot looks 3D. #8955127

Murry Grigsby October 08, 2010

I love the smell of sassafras too :0) What a great little visitor to have each fall! Cute image Carolyn! You could start a cartoon series with these guys as the characters!! #8955387

MELODIE C. ROBERTS October 08, 2010

I Swear
Cross My Heart
I ALWAYS Thought these little guys were Dark Room Creations LMAO

Excellent Find and Capture Fletch #8955556

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic October 08, 2010

Very very cute. He is adorable. Love that face. #8955809

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna October 08, 2010

FANTASTIC, Carolyn! :-) k #8955988

Barbara Waldoch October 08, 2010

They look so cute and unreal, Carolyn, like a cartoon character! #8956168

Patti Coblentz October 08, 2010

Have never seen one..he's so cute and at first I thought you were joking and planted him there...great capture, Carolyn! We have sassafras trees, too...I'll have to keep a look out for these little fellows :) #8956192

Mitch Spence level-classic October 09, 2010

What great zoological information for us. And I'm so glad to see him again. Does he have a winter cozy hole to escape to come January? #8956678

Shirley Sicurello level-classic October 09, 2010

Great monthly theme entry! Love it! #8956831

Sharon Day October 09, 2010

Awesome shot, Carolyn!! I love them too. They are so whimsical looking. #8957239

Kathleen K. Parker level-deluxe October 10, 2010

Well, hello, little seasonal shape!!
Never have seen one, but his photo sure looks good!!!
KK #8958139

Julie Christiansen October 12, 2010

I've never heard or seen anything like these. Most interesting and love the image. #8961879

Robert Baer October 14, 2010

amazing I first thought it was a underwater picture from the depths of the ocean. this is really a neat little critter! #8966331

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