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31-AUG-2018

Finally resting

On my way to the US Capitol where Senator John McCain was lying in state, I came across a garden with lots of flowers and bees. Suddenly the bees left, but a monarch butterfly (I hope it is) appeared and after getting into an aerial battle with another monarch, flitted around the flowers.

Kawaii, posted earlier:

Sony RX10 IV
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Nestor Derkach06-Feb-2020 16:01
Helen this is a excellent portrait of the Monarch enjoying some nourishment from the Zinnia.
The light is exceptional the pose of this ballet dancer is perfect and the image is most excellent in sharpness.
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Jola Dziubinska03-Sep-2019 22:15
Gorgeous! V.
Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography13-Oct-2018 16:23
Stunning close-up, spot-on, Vote !
MarcViskens14-Sep-2018 12:57
excellent shot Helen
Buz Kiefer05-Sep-2018 20:01
I think I prefer this one. This is spectacular. BV
Pierre03-Sep-2018 11:18
Une image splendide magnifiquement cadrée de ce joli monarque! V
Pieter Bos02-Sep-2018 18:08
Beautiful butterfly makro, Helen! ~V
Zoltán Balogh02-Sep-2018 11:37
So beautiful and well-composed. V
Gill Kopy02-Sep-2018 01:12
Fabulous butterfly shot BV
Range View 01-Sep-2018 23:48
A spectacular close capture Helen, with outstanding detail. V
Barbara
Hank Vander Velde01-Sep-2018 22:24
Beautiful sharp shot of it feeding on a Zinnia flower.
William Barletta01-Sep-2018 19:26
A superb close-up ~V~
Chris Morton01-Sep-2018 19:00
a brilliant duo
Colin Storey01-Sep-2018 18:28
Fantastic sharp image of this Monarch.
Regine L.01-Sep-2018 18:04
You nailed this one. A nice touch to dedicate this one to John McCain.VV
Julie Oldfield01-Sep-2018 17:31
This is gorgeous. Beautifully focused. V
larose forest photos01-Sep-2018 16:40
Stunning shot of this beautiful monarch who landed on the perfect flower for a photo by you! V
Blandine Mangin01-Sep-2018 15:02
superb close-up ! v
bill friedlander01-Sep-2018 14:27
Its a classic, Helen, excellent in every respect. V
Raymond01-Sep-2018 12:55
Perfect
Jim Coffman01-Sep-2018 12:36
A fine capture of this monarch, Helen! I have seen so many this year..
Graeme01-Sep-2018 12:14
A gorgeous butterfly closeup, Helen.V!!
Don01-Sep-2018 10:49
That's a gem of an image, Helen, and perhaps a fitting memorial for John.
danad01-Sep-2018 09:55
Photography is a question of patience... Beautiful macro with great colors and details. V.
Ika Zinka Eferl01-Sep-2018 09:00
Awesome capture of this superb colored butterfly and flower! V
Tom LeRoy01-Sep-2018 07:24
Wonderful pose and excellent capture, I'd be very pleased to get a shot this good. Outstanding ! V
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal01-Sep-2018 06:59
Beautiful and impressive macro image. V
François Fauchard01-Sep-2018 06:51
Excellent macro with nice colors and details. V
joseantonio01-Sep-2018 06:48
butterfly and flower, two beauties in the same picture.V.
Dan Greenberg01-Sep-2018 05:44
Home run Helen! I couldn't be any better - very, very impressive. ~VVV~
Fong Lam01-Sep-2018 05:33
Very impressive macro image with stunning details and colors.....V
Range View 01-Sep-2018 05:23
Superbly captured this is a splendid image Helen.
David.