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Uploaded: 07/04/10 1:24 PM GMT
The Swallowtail
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My other half spotted this beauty flitting about in the yard this morning.

Thank you in advance for your comments, and hope those of you who celebrate the 4th of july have a nice holiday, but it is important to remember the true meaning of this special day.

For my other friends, just enjoy your day.

I want to say that was a hand held shot waiting between breeze bursts. Canon 450D and canon 70-300 IS USM lens.

sandi♥ =^..^=

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::Roseman_Stan
07/04/10 1:25 PM GMT
Love these beautiful garden visitors! Excellent shot of her too. I just posted a shot of one visiting my gardens as well.

Stan
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::Jimbobedsel
07/04/10 2:14 PM GMT
Great minds think alike, I guess. You and Stan really got it going today. Beautiful shot of the butterfly, Sandi.
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::Dunstickin
07/04/10 2:16 PM GMT
Beautiful...and thank the other half of yer for spotting it!..
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::Ramad
07/04/10 2:44 PM GMT
In spite of the breeze you have a good capture of the butterfly here, Sandi.
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If practice makes perfect and nobody is perfect, then why practice?
::trixxie17
07/04/10 3:05 PM GMT
Very good capture - nice color.
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.avedeloff
07/04/10 4:15 PM GMT
A great shot! Happy 4th to all.
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"Hurry to meet Death before your place is taken."
::Genver
07/04/10 5:03 PM GMT
The photo of the butterfly is really lovely,Sandi,the colors are very nice,very good lighting too.Have a good sunday too.
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::casechaser
07/04/10 6:01 PM GMT
It must be nice to have a "spotter." Can one find spotter equipment in the Canon catalog? lol. Anyway, he did his work well and so did you, great shot Sandi. Happy 4th.
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::corngrowth
07/04/10 6:26 PM GMT
Happy Independance Day, Sandi.
Thanks for this wonderful swallowtail image too.
Regards, Cornelius.
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::Inkeri
07/04/10 10:37 PM GMT
A Stunning photo of this Beautiful butterfly,Sandi..Lovely color.
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.Joanie
07/05/10 12:36 AM GMT
Exquisite looking butterfly and your capture is brilliant Sandi!
Joanie
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::0930_23
07/05/10 4:21 AM GMT
Like the old saying Tigz: "The sun shines on a swallowtail's end" sooner or later. A great shot and I like the bright colors.
Happy 4th.

VFS-TicK

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Cameras are like people--sometimes they lose focus.
.btyk
07/05/10 9:14 AM GMT
Always loved butterfly pictures, but i never got one :( . Nice work !
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.Tomeast
07/05/10 12:10 AM GMT
I have not seen these yet this year , they must all be out your way , great photo..
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::PatAndre
07/05/10 12:56 AM GMT
What a butterfly. Gorgeous. I'll take him.
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::twinkel
07/05/10 2:16 PM GMT
Beautifully taken, I like the soft lighting in here :o)
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Carpe Diem!
.icedancer
07/06/10 7:47 PM GMT
Wow Sandi, Magnificent and so Beautiful.
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.HanneK
07/07/10 10:43 PM GMT
Beautiful capture! You did a fantastic job on this one!
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::wheedance
07/08/10 2:36 AM GMT
I love these! Sometimes we get them in the garden, but not yet. Very crisp and clear.
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