Great Purple Hairstreak Butterfly by Sam Rua

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24 August 2008

Great Purple Hairstreak Butterfly

Sabino Canyon

Atlides halesus

This is the second of a group we saw "nectaring" on this grass. I was happy to get this one to stay put long enough for a few shots from the same angle.

Canon EOS 30D ,Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
monopod, slight crop for comp full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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Chad Ramsey		02-Oct-2008 02:21
Excellent macro on this another unusual find! V

Carol Rollins		27-Aug-2008 12:28
Oh, they might be here soon then. I look for this stunning beauty every year. Fantastic shot Sam! Wonderful color, detail, comp! Love it. V

Guest		27-Aug-2008 02:20
Beautiful Shot V

Liz Bickel		27-Aug-2008 00:29
Very impressive! Great composition and DOF. Lovely lighting.

Manas Khan		26-Aug-2008 23:28
Awesome macro! Love the composition!

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