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Uploaded: 07/16/15 12:27 AM GMT
A Tiger In The Garden
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Meet the the Tiger Swallowtail butterfly who I found taking a sip of nectar in the garden. The Swallowtail Butterfly is a strong flier with distinctive yellow and black striped markings on its wings and body. This relatively common butterfly has a wingspan of 3.5 - 6.5 inches (9 - 16.5 cm). Southern subspecies are larger than the northern ones. These butterflies are called swallowtails because they have long "tails" on their hindwings which look a bit like the long, pointed tails of swallows (a type of bird). He caught my eye - hope you like him too!!!!! (best viewed full screen)

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::Starglow
07/16/15 12:42 AM GMT
Beautifully colored fellow. Wonderful capture.
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::tigger3
07/16/15 1:29 AM GMT
You nailed the focus, and exposure here my friend. He sure looks beautiful, and is in very good condition. I have not seen any of these for awhile now, hopefully I will soon. tigs=^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
.carlosf_m
07/16/15 1:30 AM GMT
What a beautifuk capture, very well done
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::icedancer
07/16/15 2:28 AM GMT
Wowsie Wowsie, brilliant capture and the composition is perfect, such gorgeous colours and detail, Bravo my friend & right into my favs
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VIEWED IN FULL
::Constance52347
07/16/15 3:45 AM GMT
These are relatively common here...but what a great shot! The composition is wonderful with all the flowers surrounding him. This is a superb capture.
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::mirto56
07/16/15 7:04 AM GMT
I like how the contrasting colorful flowers make a natural frame for this Tiger. Nice camera work, Laura.
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Smile, without a reason why. Love, as if you were a child, Smile, no matter what they tell you Don't listen to a word they say Cause life is beautiful that way. (From the film "Life Is Beautiful")
.GIGIBL
07/16/15 7:37 AM GMT
Nice close-up very well captured.
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::Ramad
07/16/15 7:40 AM GMT
Sharp capture of this lovely butterfly. Beautiful colours and makings on it too Lura.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
::biffobear
07/16/15 8:56 AM GMT
Lovely Butterfly..Well taken...R.
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I wish I was a Glow Worm, a Glow Worm's never glum, 'cause how can you be grumpy, when the sun shines out your bum?
.MJsPhotos
07/16/15 11:59 AM GMT
How big?
Lovely capture, well focused and with a background that really complements it. Good bit of proboscis action going on too...
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Open images at full resolution and take a few steps back...
::Jimbobedsel
07/16/15 1:34 PM GMT
That's a beauty, Laura. So colorful and sharp. Outstanding photography.
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.susanlynn
07/16/15 2:09 PM GMT
Beautiful capture with the lovely flowers and butterfly, Laura. Really nice shot.
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Life is a Constant Audition
::trixxie17
07/16/15 6:23 PM GMT
Outstanding capture Laura -perfect composition and excellent detail captured.
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. . . "What a desolate place would be a world without a flower! It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome." A.J. Balfour
.Heroictitof
07/17/15 2:14 PM GMT
Wow !! This photo is just breathtaking Laura !!
Outstanding capture !!
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Visit my gallery, there's always something new from France !!
.Tootles
07/18/15 3:45 PM GMT
I love the splashes of colour in this, and the butterfly is very well picked out. Makes a cheerful desktop!
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::photoeye68
09/09/15 10:36 PM GMT
Another amazing photograph.
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