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Uploaded: 08/31/07 12:33 AM GMT
Viceroy/Monarch Pick Your Poison
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I know that there are loads of butterfly pics on this site and everywhere you look, but I haven't seen many on this side of the screen this year, and I loved the way this one came out, so here is my viceroy offering. :)

♥PJ 005

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.natik
08/31/07 12:50 AM GMT
Yeah, right, it looks wonderful - this harmony of natural colours makes feel it alive.
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.penny_loafer
08/31/07 1:30 PM GMT
It's a really clear picture and looks nice sitting on those yellow flowers.
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To bee or not to bee, that is the question.
::tigger3
08/31/07 1:31 PM GMT
What a beauty this is. >< ♪ ♫ :)sandi ♪ ♫ ♪
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.FlimBB
08/31/07 1:34 PM GMT
Beautiful on the yellow flowers. The totally blured background and the off-set of the subject really creates some breathing space. Excellent job, Lil PJ.
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::scorpie
08/31/07 1:54 PM GMT
Wow, this is such a clear capture, love it PJ.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is.... Frank Scully
::wheedance
08/31/07 1:55 PM GMT
What a fabulous monarch shot! The DOF is so nice and the colors are so deep. Well, flowers and butterflies - I never get tired of seeing them. Each one is a miracle!
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.Donna68
08/31/07 2:13 PM GMT
Its a fantastic shot, just wonderful :-)
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::jeenie11
08/31/07 2:31 PM GMT
these 2 most recent shots are possibly, in my opinion, two of your absolute best! the stair shot is warm and colorful and makes the viewer follow the stairs. the viceroy is just regal!
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::nigelmoore
08/31/07 2:31 PM GMT
Well caught PJ, the colours are just great. Trust you to get matching flower and butterfly!
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.philflossman
08/31/07 2:33 PM GMT
There may be quite a few butterfly shots on Caedes but this is still a fine upload. It's quite a dark shot too which is unusual, I can imagine You casting a shadow on the subject.
Nice one
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::Dunstickin
08/31/07 2:58 PM GMT
Exceptional and Stunning!!..one of your best macros' to date!
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.timvdb
08/31/07 3:00 PM GMT
Hey PJ,
I like the colors, very warm and pleasing, (~8
Nicely done,

Thanks for sharing
Warm regards
Tim♥
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::Paul_Gerritsen
08/31/07 3:02 PM GMT
You are right Pat, and the butterfly is really gorgeous!

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.TerryT
08/31/07 3:17 PM GMT
I really like the vivid colors in this shot !! The white dots really stand out.
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::cynlee
08/31/07 3:24 PM GMT
What a fantastic shot of a monarch and the goldenrod, PJ! The clarity is just beautiful on his body and wings. Faved it!
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.89037
08/31/07 3:44 PM GMT
I love the clarity and the warm golden colour! ..excellent close up, PJ!
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Adriana....:)
.ls123
08/31/07 3:50 PM GMT
Excellent - a very clever capture :-)
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::mesmerized
08/31/07 3:54 PM GMT
Wonderful nature shot, PJ, that speaks of summer and warm days with the presence of the monarch and the goldenrod...they really compliment each other...nice work.
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Fly free and keep dancing, Pretty Peter.
::jswgpb
08/31/07 4:40 PM GMT
Super job PJ, royalty he is.............and I know royalty. :) LOL
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::Catman68
08/31/07 4:53 PM GMT
Beautiful photo. Great color. Thanks for sharing.

Aj
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.Joanie
08/31/07 5:28 PM GMT
Just beautiful PJ. The butterfly posed really nice for you! Great colours! :)
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::PamParson
08/31/07 6:32 PM GMT
PJ, gorgeous shot! very nicely done. :)
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.corngrowth
08/31/07 6:45 PM GMT
PJ, think this is one of your best captures! Regards, Cornelius
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.hekirby
08/31/07 7:27 PM GMT
Nothing else to say. A+
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.SEFA
08/31/07 7:47 PM GMT
I do agree on everything above said :-) Great shot!
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::razorjack51
08/31/07 8:14 PM GMT
Great colors and focus on this little critter PJ. Saaaay!! Those would make some dandy fairy wings. ;)
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::HauntingMorgana
08/31/07 8:57 PM GMT
The colors go well together.

Amazing detail and clarity.

Michael.
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::fra99y
08/31/07 9:51 PM GMT
gorgeous.... enuf said i think :)
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.Blumie
08/31/07 10:02 PM GMT
Since there are so many butterflys here, you can not post a pic, that is not perfect - so no problem for you.
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.OrchidLadyLinda
09/01/07 12:11 AM GMT
~ Oh wow...superb shot PJ!
:)
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.paramedyc
09/01/07 1:50 AM GMT
Perfect color coordination this butterfly did. Great shot. Good job. Terry
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::JEdMc91
09/01/07 3:55 AM GMT
Superb Shot P.J! One of the best that i've seen!
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::metpin777
09/01/07 4:06 AM GMT
love to see a beautiful butterfly drinking nectar from the gods...
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::photog024
09/01/07 4:38 AM GMT
you always come up with a winner PJ.
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::legster69
09/01/07 8:41 AM GMT
Beauty of a shot, PJ. The sharpness is right on as well as the color. Way to go :)
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::Foxfire66
09/01/07 1:57 PM GMT
Outstanding macro PJ!!
Really Really nice capture my Lady!!
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::dutch_postings
09/01/07 7:44 PM GMT
Wonderfull shot ! and what a nice butterfly it is.
I have seen them here as well and took a few good shots from them in the butterfly garden of the botanical gardens. Your image is a beauty, and never mind the many butterfly postings, it is yours that counts !
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::fogz
09/01/07 8:28 PM GMT
you cannot say this is just another butterfly shot PJ - it is brilliant! excellent focus and ....well it is just a superb shot!
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::spoton
09/02/07 1:59 AM GMT
Superb image and another fav from you. Very nicely done.
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::karrid
09/02/07 4:23 AM GMT
Love the clarity, colours and dof. Terrific shot!
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::djholmes
09/02/07 2:33 PM GMT
Absolutely stunning image, PJ. This needs to go on shutterpoint, too. Love the colors and DOF, especially the kind of swirly pattern on the left. It's a fave.
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.longbow_ga
09/02/07 5:09 PM GMT
Very clear and lovely colours. I would like to know something at this point PJ do you have to be quick with the camera to get butterflies, because no matter how quick I am I never get a look in at a good shot or I'm always waiting for one of the damn things to land and it always flies away lol. Thanks for another cracker.
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::cirquegoddess
09/02/07 6:57 PM GMT
Excellent shot! I love the eye poppin colors!
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::jcferg99
09/03/07 8:43 PM GMT
Super shot, PJ. The butterfly and goldenrod stand out superbly against the background.
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::madmaven
09/06/07 9:38 AM GMT
Beautiful, beautiful! Nice work! I have a zillion, trillion photos/artworks to catch up on and seeing things nice as this make it such a pleasurable experience!
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.IronFeathers
10/29/07 4:56 PM GMT
Monarch, definately a lady monarch <big grin> And a beutiful picture too. Did you re-touch the background to this one at all? BTW, nice to have you on the list of friends.
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.Alexxandra
07/30/09 11:33 PM GMT
Excellent!!!!Great great great combination of colors!

Alexxandra.
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terran2200
08/30/10 3:40 PM GMT
Nice capture of the Monarch, I find it's really tough to get pictures of them with the wings open. Have you had any luck with that?
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