Migrating Monarch Butterflies
Uploaded: January 25, 2002
It is the mating season for the Monarch. There are several areas in California where they migrate. This photo was taken at Pacific Grove Ca. near Monterey.
Carl J. Morrison January 26, 2002
Jeanette,Beautiful composition. I've been to the Monarch groves at Pacific Grove and Morro Bay, CA, but haven't even seen commercial post cards as good as this. After seeing it I said....Oh, it's the blue background that highlights the orange of the Monarch's winds.
Beautiful work!
Carl@MoKnowsPhotos.com #3148
Jeanette Butler-Scott January 26, 2002
Thank you, Carl. At the angle I was shooting I was able to catch a bit of the sky in the background. Thank you for the lovely comment.Jeanette #4978
Piper Lehman January 27, 2002
Jeanette, believe it or not, our state "bug" (TX) is the monarch butterfly. For the life of me, I can't recall what month it is when they converge upon our area on their way to warmer climates--Mexico I think--I believe it must happen in October. It only lasts one day, and the sky is full of them. I haven't been lucky enough to see a cluster like this yet. I will have to stay alert next fall. Great shot. #5026Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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