L is for Lepidoptera

© Richard B. Hallick

L is for Lepidoptera

Uploaded: June 09, 2012

Description

This tiger swallowtail butterfly was feeding on just-planted Martha Washington geraniums in a pot on our deck near Durango, Colorado. She was so intent on feeding that I could approach very close with a 60 mm Micro Nikkor lens and make multiple, hand-held exposures. This image was captured at f5.6 and 1/125 sec.

For the PG101 "Letter L" June 10 Challenge

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 640, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 60.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Joy Rector June 10, 2012

gorgeous #1468280

Bob Cournoyer level-classic June 10, 2012

Gorgeous and sharp where it should be... :-)

Happy Theme Day #10174867

Christine Czernin level-classic June 10, 2012

Just beautiful, tack sharp with a gorgeous
color combination-
HTD, Richard #10174874

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic June 10, 2012

WOWZER, Richard. This is an absolute beauty of a capture. You have got a Winner both at 101 and at BP, IMHO. Good luck. FAVED!

UB. #10174897

David Phalen June 10, 2012

Spectacular colors and details!! HTD!! #10174931

Mitch Spence level-classic June 10, 2012

A very cooperative model you had here, Richard, and a marvelous environment as well. #10174985

Leslie McLain level-classic June 10, 2012

Stunning capture, Richard. #10175157

Marcie A. Fowler June 10, 2012

Gorgeous colors and details. #10175392

Michele Peterson level-classic June 10, 2012

Fabulous capture of this butterfly! Such perfect details and wonderful colors! #10175400

Carol Quina level-classic June 10, 2012

Oh my goodness, GORGEOUS! Love the colors & clarity! Nice theme entry!! HTD! #10175473

Daniella Puente June 10, 2012

GREAT detail, a beauty! #10175578

Chris Budny level-deluxe June 11, 2012

Such a beautiful butterfly capture, Richard! HTD! #10175839

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic June 14, 2012

Love the details, colors, and title! #10180715

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