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A Winged Beauty
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I was heading out the door to go to the neighbors and spotted this lovely butterfly that had landed in my driveway. Had to get some shots in! Sorry it's not on something pretty like a flower but thought it was worth a post anyway. I want to add that after getting the shots I did pick this beauty up and moved it safely away from the driveway. sandi♥

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.icedancer
07/21/08 9:01 PM GMT
FABULOUS capture. This butterfly is definetly a find and love it on the rocks of your driveway. It shows a lot of texture, the colours and clarity are really FABULOUS, it really shows great detail. Way to go Sandi.
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::Joanie
07/21/08 9:13 PM GMT
How do you get such beautiful captures? You must carry that camera of yours around your neck..lol..Excellent piece of work girl!
Joanie
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::danika
07/21/08 9:28 PM GMT
A beautiful capture Sandy. I went looking to get some shots of some butterflies the other day, but instead got eaten alive by mosquito's. The detail is magnificent & the butterfly contrasts nicely with the textured rocks. Fantastic post.
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.muki7
07/21/08 10:24 PM GMT
Wow! A beautiful capture with good clarity and colour.
Well done.

Ed
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I reformated my memory card, but now i forgot why!!
.Jims
07/21/08 10:30 PM GMT
Wow! Nice one sandi, butterflies are tough shots.
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.Genver
07/21/08 10:41 PM GMT
Very good view of the butterfly,the picture is clear and very good.
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::fogz
07/21/08 11:07 PM GMT
Beautiful shot Sandi and what is really great is that you have captured it in your own garden!
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::MellodySmiles
07/21/08 11:08 PM GMT
Lovely Sandi! I don't believe I have ever seen one of these before. Great work!
Carrie
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::0930_23
07/22/08 12:19 AM GMT
It is on something pretty. My screen. Fabulous Tigz. Now you will have to watch when you back out. Need to put beeper on car. Love the colors and the texture of the rocks. Wonder what it is finding so interesting? Hmmmmm, I will be up all night.

Tick
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I'll meet you at the edge of the sunlight, just behind the shadows. The Ghost
.gabriela2006
07/22/08 12:24 AM GMT
excellent close up and great details:)
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.scorpie
07/22/08 12:26 AM GMT
Terrific post.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is.... Frank Scully
.vangoughs
07/22/08 1:07 AM GMT
Striking beauty!Stripes on the legs,Cool!!
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::Jimbobedsel
07/22/08 1:41 AM GMT
That's such a good picture of the butterfly, it doesn't need to be on a flower. Very nice work, Sandi.

Jimbob
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.angelledaemon
07/22/08 2:17 AM GMT
Great capture of a beautiful Flutterby. :)
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::cynlee
07/22/08 2:21 AM GMT
Hi Sandi! It's a wonderful close up of the Swallowtail. The clarity is so good. What lens is this? We are all back from DC. Boy, that was a lot of fun!
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::egggray
07/22/08 2:51 AM GMT
It is worth the post, they never sit still for long. Glad you took it to a safe area. Nice frame too....
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::Dunstickin
07/22/08 6:08 AM GMT
Shot in natural surroundings honey!...a lucky find for us!...

Some nice colours on that wee chap!....with my luck, the bugger would have flapped off!
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.Roseman_Stan
07/22/08 1:11 PM GMT
A very beautiful butterfly and well captured here too. :o)

Stan
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::twinkel
07/22/08 4:32 PM GMT
nice shot:)
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.ironjoe
07/22/08 4:54 PM GMT
It is hard to pass these beauties up. Grab that shot when you can. This is a nice one, Sandi. Great post...
Joe
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.Olaus
07/22/08 7:26 PM GMT
A very good shot Sandi. Beautiful butterfly.
Christer
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::wheedance
07/22/08 7:38 PM GMT
I love swallowtails and you captured a great pose on this one.
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.ovar2008
07/22/08 8:22 PM GMT
Fantastic macro. Canon?
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::boremachine
07/23/08 7:26 PM GMT
it might be no flower, but it's a great shot of a butterfly ;o)
and it shows natures beauty at its best!
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.Tomeast
07/23/08 10:04 PM GMT
Nice catch to find one on the ground like this.Its a beauty.
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.JEdMc91
07/26/08 1:09 AM GMT
It is still a beauty Sandi, without a flower :-)
Great photo
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::100k_xle
07/26/08 3:09 AM GMT
Beauty Sandi.

E J
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