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Metamorphosis

© Lisa J. Boulden

Metamorphosis

Uploaded: July 28, 2009

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To a wonderful friend and fellow BP member, Barbara McMichael.
Two weeks ago, Barbara and my daughter went for a walk. They found a Monarch caterpillar and set it up in an aquarium, along with some milkweed (which the caterpillar found to be quite tasty!). I photographed the caterpillar, the chrysalis, and the pretty butterfly, which emerged this morning. After drying her wings, and being a wonderful model for two hours, "Sparky" (named by my daughter) fluttered happily into the trees.
Thank you, Barbara.

Exif: F Number: 3.3, Exposure Bias Value: -0.50, ExposureTime: 10/1800 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Linda Proctor July 28, 2009

Amazing macro Lisa!! also a great story #1160535

Tammy Espino July 28, 2009

Beautiful capture and a heart warming story :) #7792145

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic July 28, 2009

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Thank you, Linda and Tammy.

Here's another shot of Sparky, just hours before she emerged as a butterfly.
#7792209

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic July 28, 2009

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And here's a 'baby picture' of Sparky.
(Two days before becoming a Chrysalis) #7792255

Kelly S. Andrews July 28, 2009

Gorgeous image and a great story too! I had a similar experience last year with swallowtail caterpillars. Here's the story if you are interested: http://thrukellyseyes.com/-/thrukellyseyes/article.php?ID=3408 #7792303

Valentin M. Armianu July 28, 2009

Excellent macro! Great details and colors ! #7792391

Tommy E. Burgess July 28, 2009

Very beautiful capture with fantastic colors, detail and compostion Lisa!! What a fantastic opportunity to watch the wonderful transformation. #7792469

Karen Engelbreth July 29, 2009

Wonderful macro, Lisa... #7792642

Linda D. Lester level-classic July 29, 2009

WOW! It had to be a blast watching this. I was watching some at the butterfly gardens I went to. I one I posted yesterday had just came out of his. Beautiful BG with this beauty!!! #7793503

Kim Lund level-classic July 29, 2009

Gorgeous. Thanks for sharing the story too. Great idea. #7793584

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic July 29, 2009

Butterflies are amazing to me....Great capture and pictures...thanks for sharing!! #7794170

Robyn A. Terrell July 29, 2009

Not sure which one I enjoyed more, the picture or the story....both are beautiful! #7794528

Smita Pawar July 29, 2009

Fantastic capture Lisa! I also loved the shot of the butterfly emerging. Its surreal. #7794531

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 29, 2009

Ohhh Lisa! This is absolutely gorgeous, got to be a winner....and the metamorphis is sooo special, love it!

jo ann c. #7795315

Gary Lange July 30, 2009

Terrific image, Lisa!! #7797253

Tammy L. Newcomb July 31, 2009

Lisa:

Is there anything your Not excellent at? LOL... everything you do is just five star!!!!!

Excellent shot and I just love it and you know we will see it again. #7800224

Debra R. Harder July 31, 2009

WOW, Lisa! Magnificent image! The colors, lighting and details are outstanding. AMAZING!!!! Deb #7800673

Tammy L. Newcomb August 01, 2009


click the button to see a larger version and read about my personal favorite’s pick monthly award
 #7803433

Ken Smith level-classic August 02, 2009

That is an awesome story, Lisa. You got to witness life changing right in front of you...and watching the butterfly take flight must have been inspiring. Excellent!! #7807063

Terry Cervi level-deluxe August 02, 2009

Loved the story about your daughter and Barbara, Lisa! What a beautiful event to witness and capture! Beautifully done! #7809118

Shawn Jennings August 04, 2009

Wonderful capture and experience, Lisa! Fantastic color too! #7815916

Leslie McLain level-classic August 05, 2009

Amazing macro with great colors and details, Lisa. #7818882

Gerri R. Jones August 05, 2009

A charming story, Lisa...I have always wanted to do that, but have never found one...beautiful work! #7819909

Carolyn McIntosh August 23, 2009

What an amazing story and even more amazing photo . ... #7880838

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