The Big Blue
Uploaded: March 17, 2004
This is a Blue Morpho Butterfly, taken at the Smithsonian's "Nature's Jewels" exhibit last year. While it resembles the Owl Butterfly, it is not the same butterfly. What makes it outstanding is that, when it flies or its wings are open, it reveals astounding irresdescent blue wings. I have yet to see a photograph that even comes close to its true color (perhaps there ISN'T a true color since its color shifts with movement). It is beautiful--wings open OR closed.
Colette M. Metcalf March 17, 2004 0
Beautiful, Jay!!! #108049James R. Jackson March 17, 2004 0
Thank you, dear lady! Jay #429157Ellen L. Zaslaw June 17, 2004 0
This is exquisite ! It's like Butterfly royalty !Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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