Christmas Butterfly (or Citrus Swallowtail or Orange Dog) photo


23-JAN-2009

Scientific name: Papilio demodocus

A butterfly seen frequently in the gardens of south Africa and considered a pest to citrus trees in the region.

Nikon D300 ,Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D AF Micro
1/250s f/14.0 at 105.0mm iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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January Grey		12-Mar-2009 05:40
A beautiful butterfly. Beautifully captured, Jay! V~

Carol Rollins		04-Mar-2009 03:37
Beautifully captured Jay!

Char		04-Mar-2009 02:05
What a gorgeous black and white butterfly Jay! If I had any favorites it would be this one. It is so perfect in every way. \/

Marcia Colelli		04-Mar-2009 01:47
beautiful close up, nice detail V

Jess. ( Lady.D.)		03-Mar-2009 23:53
Beautiful markings Jay, terrific detail...

Lise De Serres		03-Mar-2009 23:11
Perfectly framed Jay!

bill friedlander		03-Mar-2009 18:08
Very sharp and detailed. Great as an exhibit for a biology class., V

Aida Villaronga		03-Mar-2009 17:27
Fabulous details, colors and lighting! The pattern in the wings are superb. V

Guest		03-Mar-2009 14:36
Stunning caputre, Jay. Beautiful. BV

monil		03-Mar-2009 13:35
Superb this capture.

Hank Vander Velde		03-Mar-2009 12:42
An other nice colorful and sharp image Jay.

Gerard Koehl		03-Mar-2009 05:38
Magnifique papillon bien détaillé. V

Valene		03-Mar-2009 04:27
Very beautiful close-up. Really great color! V

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