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A Giant Swallowtail
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I've been watching a few of these huge butterflies for the past few weeks. This was the first one that landed long enough to get a shot. Early mourning in my grapefruit tree.

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.corngrowth
08/29/09 12:11 AM GMT
The leaves behind it give a good impression of its size Ed. Must say that it's not only a beautiful butterfly, but an impressive one too.
Thanks for sharing this excellent post my friend!
Regards, Cornelius.
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::Jimbobedsel
08/29/09 12:25 AM GMT
That thing LOOKS huge. I love the black and yellow coloring. super close up, Ed. Nice lighting, too. Well done.

Jimbob
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::Roseman_Stan
08/29/09 2:53 PM GMT
Fantastic shot Ed! Got this one in the VB this morning and a 10 went your way. Nice work.

Stan
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::tigger3
08/29/09 6:08 PM GMT
You sure did catch him and what a beauty this image is Ed. Well done capture of these beauty. ♪ ♫ :)sandi♪ =^..^=
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Logun7
08/29/09 6:48 PM GMT
*¨¨* -:¦:- •:*¨¨* ṡτυṉṉïṉģ αṉḋ вεαυτïƒυl *¨¨* -:¦:- •:*¨¨*
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::danika
08/29/09 7:28 PM GMT
Beautiful markings on this butterfly ... the green really sets it off. Superbly captured Ed.
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This is it! ... MJ
.Ramad
08/29/09 9:54 PM GMT
Great shot of these big guy Ed. There were two of these at the park I went to a few months ago but they stayed stuck to the glass roof all the time!
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.TheWhisperer
08/29/09 11:31 PM GMT
This is lovely Ed. Wonderful colours and presentation. Well done!
Ann
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::garrettparkinson
08/30/09 12:15 AM GMT
Nice sharp color. Very nice, Ed.

Garrett
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.cynlee
08/30/09 12:59 AM GMT
That would be perfection, Ed. Great colors and fine details.
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.SatCom
08/30/09 1:24 AM GMT
Beautiful butterfly and a wonderful presentation. The colors really POP in this one...Well done.
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.neveahsangel
08/30/09 1:30 AM GMT
Great shot. Well focused, wonderful colors and contrast.
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.amishy
08/30/09 2:53 PM GMT
Gorgeous! A perfect capture and presentation~the clarity,detail and deep natural color are superb! A 10 Ed! :P Ami
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::0930_23
08/30/09 4:00 PM GMT
How beautiful Huck. I think something has swallowed all the Swallowtails around here. The colors are beautiful and the background really makes this one sizzle.
Good post.

TicK

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::JQ
09/01/09 1:36 PM GMT
you have a grapefruit tree? wow, thats almost as fascinating as that beautiful butterfly. such things do not grow here thats for sure! lol
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.icedancer
09/11/09 4:27 AM GMT
Beautiful butterful Ed
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