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24-APR-2016 Dale R. Palmer

Week #4 - Palamedes Swallowtail butterfly
by Dale R. Palmer

It took me a while to identify this butterfly and then I got it wrong. Fortunately Laura came to the rescue. It is not an Anise Swallowtail butterfly but is instead a Palamedes Swallowtail butterfly. I just ordered the Audubon Butterfly Guide. LOL

Nikon COOLPIX P900
1/500s f/6.3 at 250.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
Liz Bickel29-Apr-2016 20:59
I left a comment before but for some reason, it didn't "hold". This is a very pretty image. Lovely composition. Lovely golden toning. Was this taken in diffused lighting? I see softness with clarity. Well done. Beautiful subject, too.
Breezanemom27-Apr-2016 15:11
Beautiful shot, Dale. I see them down here, but have never been able to catch one sitting. The colors are great and the background really makes him (her?) stand out.
Laura Milholland25-Apr-2016 21:16
Delightful shot, Dale! We have that butterfly too, but I haven't seen any yet this year. Very nice soft background and good details.
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