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Submitted: May 3
File Size: 6.6 MB
Image Size: 249 KB
Resolution: 900×888
Comments: 16
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Make: NIKON CORPORATION
Model: NIKON D40X
Shutter Speed: 10/6400 second
F Number: F/5.6
Focal Length: 200 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Date Picture Taken: May 2, 2008, 10:00:36 PM

Artist's Comments

Found this little guy at the beach. I think it is a Monarch butterfly, or at least some form of it.

EDIT: Thanks to Martin

I now know this is a Painted Lady butterfly. Thanks!

You're right.

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~Lady-KL

May 3, 2008, 12:35:25 PM

Oooo, I don't have my field guides handy with me, but I can tell you that's not a Monarch. The colors are similar, though. [link]

Nice shot.

Butterflies are tricky to get close to and take a good photo of.

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On the mountain, dark and red.
Turned the stone and looked beneath it
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*MSDesigns

May 3, 2008, 1:05:32 PM

I think that's a Painted Lady (Vanessa Cardui). They used to be common in my country. My grandfather once told me its name when I was a little child, but I couldn't remember the name so I went through a data-base of hundreds of butterflies, and I think it's a Painted Lady.

Anyway, I think it's a wonderful capture and the flowers look great with the beautiful patern on the butterfly. I think the focus is not perfect though. The sides of the wings are blurry which is unfortunate. Still a great shot though!

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*ironhenry

May 3, 2008, 7:08:35 PM

These seem to be the only butterflies awake in my neck of the woods right now. Little early risers

Very pretty. Who could resist snapping a shot of that?!

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~ Ben

A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others. ~ Ayn Rand

Killing time murders opportunities.

Picasso once said: 'Inspiration exists; but it has to find you working.'

~Argolith

May 4, 2008, 8:49:00 AM

Amazing shot.

*faile35

May 4, 2008, 8:05:55 PM

Yeah, but that photo is MUCH more than just a monarch butterfly, and your title nailed it on the head. Very impressive!

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--Faile35

"Imagination is more important than knowledge." --Albert Einstein

~PitchBLACK-Art

May 5, 2008, 12:34:19 AM

using your stealth ability for hours of sneaking for one butterfly shot

int htis case it looks like it had paid off, wonderfull picture and flashy colours

*Dyun

May 5, 2008, 12:32:28 PM

You're right! I corrected the info. It is a Painted Lady. Thanks!

I don't know if it's the lens or what, but when you're taking these kind of macro shots there's always some part that's going to be blurry. The camera won't focus on more than one point of interest. I don't have a macro lens. I used a 55-200mm lens, but I would like to get a real macro one sometime soon. They're just a bit pricy.

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*Dyun

May 5, 2008, 12:34:22 PM

Thank you very much!

This guy was really cooperating with me. I had the chance to take several photos, but I liked this one the best.
Thanks to

I now know this is a "Painted Lady" butterfly. The Monarch butterfly does look similar, but definitely has some distinct differences.

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*Dyun

May 5, 2008, 12:35:09 PM

Thanks Ben!

Seriously.. I couldn't pass up the opportunity. I love macro!

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