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A Monarch In Two Weeks

© Maria A. Gonzalez

A Monarch In Two Weeks

Uploaded: July 31, 2009 03:55:52

Description

The final stage is the Chrysalis (pupa) were the metamorphosis will occured..When the butterfly (called adult) is fully formed,the chrysalis splits and the butterfly hatches.This amazing cycle takes about 4weeks between the egg to adult(butterfly).

30 minutes bewteen the last shot and this one...
Shutter Prioprity F/5.6 1/320sec ISO400 105mm macro handheld...No effects or filters....Levels adj. in PS and cropped...
Photographed at my home garden from a potted milkeed plant..

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/3200 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict July 31, 2009

Lovely image and find here, Maria.


Dominick #1161605

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 31, 2009

Beautiful details and close-up, Maria. Great info too. #7799663

Douglas Pignet July 31, 2009

Very kewl capture Maria...Love the colors with a great background,Doug #7799749

Monnie Ryan July 31, 2009

Ah, I'm hearing strains from an old Carly Simon song...neat close-up, Maria. Look forward to seeing the end result! #7799973

Jack Ryan July 31, 2009

Nicely composed...and the color really is appealing. I can't wait for you to post the "adult"...you are going to post it, aren't you? Well done!!! #7800073

Marty Straub July 31, 2009

This is a great series, Maria. I can't wait for the next one. A learning experience with wonderful photos. #7800414

Mark Dodge July 31, 2009

This is turning out to be a really great series, Maria. Keep them coming! I have to check here every day to see how this little fellow is progressing. Wonderful macro. :o) #7800627

Ron McEwan July 31, 2009

You make a darn good teacher Maria. I have enjoyed your series on the development of these butterflies. Well done indeed. #7800731

Marsha S. Smith July 31, 2009

Great images! I love the way you are taking us through the process with such beautiful pictures.

I did something similar years ago with a gulf fritillary butterfly, but had low megapixel camera (early digi days) and the images are not so good. #7801073

Eugenio Diaz August 02, 2009

awesome...totally love it.............!!!!! #7808087

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