I raised this MONARCH

© Kathy Cline

I raised this MONARCH

Uploaded: July 04, 2009 04:55:29

Description

After having 15 cacoons in the house this was one of the butterflies I set free. I placed him on the flower and quickly took his photo. ISO 400 with macro lens on a tripod. This year has been wacky with hundreds of caterpillars on my milkweed. It was fun for our family and friends to watch as the caterpillars made their cacoons and then hatched into beautiful monarch butterflies.

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/2000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Linda D. Lester level-classic July 04, 2009

Now that is awesome.....how cool to watch it fly away!! Beautiful shot! #1149376

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 04, 2009

Hi Kathy. Wonderful colours and details with this beauty. We do the same thing here. Right now my 12 yr old son has 5 caterpillars he feeds milkweed to everyday. Another already in the chrysalis. These are great to watch. Have a great 4th. #7702843

Melissa Olsen July 04, 2009

Great job Kathy!
Fantastic color and POV. #7703221

A P July 04, 2009

Caterpillar Mommy, savior of the Iguana, awesome photographer, you have many titles. This is just an awesome capture, Kathy #7704299

A P July 04, 2009

Caterpillar Mommy, savior of the Iguana, awesome photographer, you have many titles. This is just an awesome capture, Kathy #7704302

Daniella Puente July 04, 2009

Wonderful photo Kathy! #7704764

Terry L. Ellis level-classic July 04, 2009

An excellent series, Kathy! This is gorgeous and I love the whole story! How delightful to watch them grow up. #7705302

A P July 07, 2009

Glad they came back for this one Kathy. See never give up hope. Congratz #7716117

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