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Thinking of Monarchs [Recent Photography Contest Entries]

© Emile Abbott
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Thinking of Monarchs

Uploaded: October 06, 2017 14:21:07 | Entered: October 06, 2017 14:25:49

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This capture was taken on October 16th, 2015 when the Monarchs are on their migration to Mexico for the winter. I did not see many in March 2017 but am anticipating their return in mid Oct this year. They are threatened by our use of pesticides that has killed much of the Snakeweed on of the plants they depend on. God bless and send us our Monarchs back we pray for them.

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 06, 2017

We are seeing them Doc - Hopefully you will too soon! #1697246

Connie S. Bingham October 06, 2017

Astounding capture, Emile! Incredible color and comp! I hope you see them soon, too, as Jeff said! :-) #11647378

Chuck Green level-classic October 06, 2017

Fantastic shot, Emile! We have not seen them in Austin yet, but still looking. <>< #11647393

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures October 06, 2017

Incredible image and capture Emile, hope you get to see them this year!! #11647414

Terry Cervi level-deluxe October 06, 2017

I'd love to see so many monarchs in one spot, how beautiful! Hope you see lots in mid-October, Emile!! Fantastic shot! #11647453

G. Margaret Hennes level-classic October 06, 2017

Love this image, Emile! Don't see too many Monarchs in our area, altho all the gardeners plant butterfly friendly gardens! Let's keep hoping their numbers will increase! #11647476

frank w. degenhardt October 07, 2017

They are such a beautiful butterfly and to witness the migration would be a blessing for sure. It is sad that so many are being killed off by out chemical dependency. You show the beauty in numbers and each ones gorgeous shapes and colors are so beautifully captured. So pretty Emile. #11647557

Emile Abbott level-deluxe October 07, 2017

Thanks Jeff, Connie, Chuck, John, Terry, Margaret and Frank. #11647593

John Connolly October 07, 2017

Let's hope they still have your address Emile! It is a real treat seeing so many of them all together! #11647639

Candace M. Cleveland October 07, 2017

I love these Monarch captures. Hope more come back for you. #11647660

Emile Abbott level-deluxe October 07, 2017

Thanks John and Candace. #11647662

Leslie McLain level-classic October 07, 2017

Stunning capture, Emile. Hope the monarchs make it back. #11647721

Emile Abbott level-deluxe October 08, 2017

Thanks Leslie #11647845

Nancy L. Green level-classic October 09, 2017

What a beautiful sight Emile, an impressive gathering of royalty!! <>< #11648189

Emile Abbott level-deluxe October 09, 2017

Thanks Nancy. #11648310

LJ Corliss level-classic October 09, 2017

Wow....this is beautiful sight. Excellent #11648353

Emile Abbott level-deluxe October 10, 2017 1

Thanks LJ #11648437

Patrick Rouzes level-classic October 16, 2017

That's an exceptional & beautiful shot, Emile! #11649870

Emile Abbott level-deluxe October 17, 2017

Thanks Paddy. #11649975

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