Butterfly with camo

© Judy V. Kennamer

Butterfly with camo

Uploaded: April 16, 2007 05:38:00

Description

This beautiful little guy has built in protection from predators - he could look like an owl because of his coloration and the large eye spot on his wings -- or, if you look closely at the lower tip of his wing - there's a snake there! -

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: +0, Exposure Time: 1/50, Flash: flash did not fire, ISO: 1600, White Balance: manual white balance, Focal Length: 250mm, Camera Model: Canon EOS 30D

Comments

Colette M. Metcalf April 16, 2007

Wonderful capture and great detail, Judy!! #638907

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic April 16, 2007

Thanks Colette! #4172999

Carla Metzler April 16, 2007

Beautifully captured, Judy! Interesting markings...great detail! #4173057

Nina Shields April 16, 2007

Judy, wonderful display of the workings of our Creator; awesome shot with amazing detailing! #4173089

Cliff & Patti Smith level-classic April 16, 2007

Wonderful clarity Judy! #4173123

Christian P. Nicolas April 16, 2007

Is it a snake or a butterfly? What a great camouflage for this winged creature. Awesome shot. #4173139

Datha Y. Thompson April 16, 2007

WOW!! Outstanding detail!! Beautiful, Fascinating subject Judy :0) #4173256

Darren K. Fisher April 16, 2007

OH WOW Judy this is wonderful. Our creator is amazing that is for sure. You done a great job capturing this beauty. #4173292

Shawn Jennings April 16, 2007

Super shot and narrative Judy! #4173657

JO ANN CLEVELAND April 16, 2007

Wow! What wonderful, scary effects this delicate butterfly has been given by the Great Creator!

Awesome!

jo ann c. #4174243

Linda D. Lester level-classic April 16, 2007

If this butterfly opens his wings which I can never catch they are a beautiful blue!
I never looked at it before and seen the snake before. Awesome job! #4174457

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic April 16, 2007

Thanks everyone! I really appreciate your feedback! #4175125

Ken Smith level-classic April 16, 2007

That's pretty the cool--the snake too. I'm with Linda, never knew that. Love the crispness and colors on this, Judy! #4175248

Cathy Barrows April 17, 2007

OMG..you are so right about the snake...great capture....where are the brats...they weren't camoflauged....lol #4177389

Howard A. Wimpee April 18, 2007

Amazing detail in this shot!! Almost 60 and just starting to really see whats really in front of my face,oh what you can learn with a camera. O'yea how was your trip to Georgia? #4182560

Shawn Jennings May 23, 2007

Congratulations on your finalist, Judy! #4318402

Linda D. Lester level-classic May 23, 2007

Awesome shot...Congratulations!!!!!!!!! #4318462

Carla Metzler May 23, 2007

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Judy! #4318803

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 23, 2007

Congrats on your great finalist my friend!

jo ann c. #4318883

Ken Smith level-classic May 23, 2007

I kinda thought we'd see this one again. Congrats, Judy!! #4318938

Crossroad Photography May 23, 2007

Congrats, Judy! #4319052

Cathy Barrows May 23, 2007

Congrats on your finalist...you did well from out trip #4319777

anonymous May 23, 2007

Congratulations on your awesome finalist Judy! #4319847

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic May 23, 2007

Thanks everyone! I really appreciate your support! #4320002

Sam Britt May 23, 2007

Congratulations, Judy! #4320681

Katarina Mansson May 24, 2007

Excellent capture; lighting, composition, DOF, colors and clarity! Congratulations on the finalist! #4321981

Les Rhoades level-classic May 24, 2007

Congratulations on making it to the finals! #4324364

Terry L. Ellis level-classic May 24, 2007

A fantastic finalist! Congratulations, Judy! #4324690

Chris Budny level-deluxe May 24, 2007

Congratulations, Judy! #4325229

Howard A. Wimpee May 25, 2007

Congratulations!! It is a forgone conclusion this is a Finalist and a WINNER!! Fantastic! #4327227

Chuck Bruton level-deluxe November 06, 2007

Your right that's cool
an owl and a snake #5037112

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