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30-JUL-2010

Great Spangled Fritillary (Speyeria cybele)

The first individuals of this species I encounter every year are very wary and almost impossible to approach close enough to photograph, but later in the year, near the end of the flight season for this species, for some reason they become very approachable.

Canon EOS 40D ,Canon EF 70-200 mm f/4L IS USM
1/400s f/8.0 at 200.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Hank Vander Velde02-Aug-2010 01:20
Super image Chris.
Fletcher Wildlife Garden01-Aug-2010 03:01
A very beautiful golden image of this fritillary. I've had much the same experience as you describe!
Guest 31-Jul-2010 06:48
Fabulous detail and lighting.. superb capture! V
Carol Rollins31-Jul-2010 04:58
Gorgeous capture Chris! Beautiful color, light and detail. ~
Jim Coffman31-Jul-2010 02:24
Very lovely image,Chris!
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