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Transformation [Insect Pictures]

© Claudia Kuhn

Transformation

Uploaded: August 04, 2012 04:54:16

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I got to watch this monarch caterpillar form its chrysalis yesterday morning. This was just after its black skin fell off. Another hour and it hardened and the stripes were gone. I'll post the final stage in the comment section. (Caterpillar curtesy of Maria Gonzalez)

Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 640, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D800

Comments

Claudia Kuhn level-classic August 04, 2012

Final resting stage #1478646

Jack Gaskin August 04, 2012

LUCKY LADY The end stage of the process when they emerge I have seen many times but NEVER THIS ..
GREAT CATCH
& hows Maria doing ?
Ran into her several times in florida at several locations. Last time was shooting Eagles in Orlando.

Jack #10262129

Michelle Alton August 04, 2012

Wow. I'm ALWAYS rummaging through milkweed for a chrysalis, and have NEVER found one! Beautiful. Looks like it squirmed around between the two shots. Fascinating. #10262160

Joy Rector August 04, 2012

great shot #10262178

Claudia Kuhn level-classic August 04, 2012

Thanks guys... I got the caterpillar hanging before he started its process.. see my facebook page for more pics of it
#10262197

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe August 04, 2012

Oh My, you knocked this one out of the park.
You are a lucky duck to have been a witness. #10262256

Katherine Kuhn August 04, 2012

Spectacular! This metamorphosis is so miraculous! #10262310

Robert R. Goodman August 04, 2012

Hi Claudia,Beautiful macro my friend.Wonderful color!!! #10262404

John Connolly August 04, 2012

Two wonderful images of nature at work, Claudia! What a remarkable set of macro images! #10262610

Karen Celella August 07, 2012

Fabulous, Claudia! #10266321

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 24, 2012

CONGRATS & good luck on this incredible finalist, Claudia! WTG!
#10336600

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 24, 2012

congratulations on your fantastic finalist!!! #10336703

Terry Cervi level-deluxe September 24, 2012

Congrats on your fantastic finalist, Claudia! #10336975

Robert R. Goodman September 24, 2012

Big Congratulations on your beautiful finalist,Claudia.WTG My friend!! #10337195

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 24, 2012

Congratulaionss on this fantastic macro
Claudia!

jo ann c #10337958

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 24, 2012

Congrats on another great finalist. #10338310

Peggy Pfister level-classic September 24, 2012

How wonderful to capture this miracle of life! Congrats on a beautiful finalist! #10338711

Renee Doyle September 24, 2012

Wonderful capture Claudia! Congratulations! #10339173

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic September 28, 2012

Wow what an amazing opportunity and an amazing capture. Congrats on another wonderful finalist. #10345712

Merna L. Nobile October 18, 2012

I heard the good news…and could not be happier for you! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna #10375349

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