Monarch Butterfly chrysalis by Terry Sprague

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21-Aug-2014	© 2014 Terry Sprague

Monarch Butterfly chrysalis

Just before bursting forth into a beautiful female monarch!!
I've been rearing the caterpillars in my house on milkweed in mason jars.
After eating their fill they travel to a high spot and attach themselves for completing the metamorphosis.
This one chose my living room wall, hanging there for 2 weeks.
I released the butterfly outside a couple of hours later.

Shadow play.

Canon Powershot G12
1/60s f/4.5 at 30.5mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Cindi Smith		31-Aug-2014 02:36
They are everywhere here. Beautiful image, Terry!

Mieke WA Minkjan		24-Aug-2014 06:39
I see it, the shadow is subtle , great catch

LynnH		22-Aug-2014 13:47
What an awesome thing to do and watch!!! Wow.

Stephanie		22-Aug-2014 10:34
Fascinating to think that you have these monarchs "hang out" inside your home! Awesome image Terry! V

Janice Dunn		22-Aug-2014 05:37
I love rearing Monarch butterflies too. Good sharp shot here Terry

larose forest photos		22-Aug-2014 00:58
Such a spectacular capture of one of nature's miracles. V

pkocinski		21-Aug-2014 22:31
Spectacular sight - never seen one at this stage - Thanks!

Karen Stuebing		21-Aug-2014 20:32
What an amazing nature capture that few of us ever get to see first hand. It is so beautiful with the butterfly visible inside. V.

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