first butterfly capture this year by Richardphotos

Photography • Macro • posted on May 05, 2008

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I have seen a few but never could get close.this little guy was missing an antennae and very small.about 1 inch in width and hand held capture the captain had a change of heart and released her crew and the dragon was just lonely and wanted attention.it felt misaligned by the public. really it is a gentle creature thanks for viewing and any comments

Comments (111)

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ToniDunlap

6:17AM | Mon, 05 May 2008

Oh Richard what a picture. I am floored. Oh Beautiful. Fantastic Macro shot. And...... I am so happy that you released those women.

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mapps

6:27AM | Mon, 05 May 2008

Beautiful :-)

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ElizaB

6:38AM | Mon, 05 May 2008

excellent capture...hello from a very sunny Ireland( at last!)

42n8

6:46AM | Mon, 05 May 2008

Oh wow excellent colours wonderful capture he is beautiful even with one antennae missing

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MaraP

6:58AM | Mon, 05 May 2008

Gorgeous image!

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rawdodb

7:16AM | Mon, 05 May 2008

Looks like this little fella's had a rought start.... Nice Capture!!!

NytsMom

7:25AM | Mon, 05 May 2008

Fantastic close-up, noticed first thing it's antenae missing, great photo. Just love these little insects.

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magnus073

7:25AM | Mon, 05 May 2008

Great capture Richard, poor little guy looks like he's had a rough time of it. Funny commentary on your last image also.

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huismus

8:13AM | Mon, 05 May 2008

Beautiful macro!

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lwperkins

8:14AM | Mon, 05 May 2008

I guess with one antenna he only gets FM? I like these little guys, they are fuzzy;-) We used to get them in LA all over the lantana bushes--they would get so full of nectar you could slip a finger under them and they would sit on your finger for a minute while they worked up the oomph to fly.

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Vanadis11

8:25AM | Mon, 05 May 2008

Fantastic capture! Love this little one!

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Cytisus

8:25AM | Mon, 05 May 2008

Superb closeup!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Bampster

8:49AM | Mon, 05 May 2008

Astounding capture, the composition is right on the mark! I feel sorry about his missing antennae, but apparently it hasn't been a major problem. Excellent, Richard!!!!!

wannes

9:04AM | Mon, 05 May 2008

Wonderful shot!! well done!

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