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Collection: 2008-08 30 Days of Flowers
Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: Sigma 100-300mm f/4.0 EX IF HSM for Nikon
Location: Springfield, VA
Date: Aug 7, 2008
Aperture: f/8
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/500
Galleries: Floral, Insects, etc
Date Uploaded: Aug 8, 2008

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 Day 9 of 30 Flowers

They're back! I had two Monarchs in the yard yesterday, enjoying the Butterfly Bush. They're a little more skittish than the Tiger Swallowtails but patience and using the big lens paid off.

I have two Butterfly Bushes and I have to say they are a constant delight with all the pollinators they attract. Definitely one of the best garden additions I've ever made.

I think I had the 12mm extension tube on.

PP - converted from RAW, cropped, levels, white balance, increased saturation on butterfly and primary flower, colored a dead flowerhead purple 'cuz I liked the look better, dodged butterfly and primary flower, burnt/blurred some of background, healed a few leafy blemishes, added border, resized, sharpened with noise reduction.

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Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA
 08/17/2008 05:21:22 AM
Oh wow! This is gorgeous.
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Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 08/10/2008 07:18:33 AM
Spring is here.... but NO one told me, as we are in winter and it is very cold right now. I love this capture, as it is just perfect.....
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Olympus E-5
Olympus 7-14mm f/4.0 Zuiko Digital Zoom
 08/09/2008 08:29:13 AM
Really beautiful shot Mary. Love the colours and that Monarch, just fantastic. I haven't seen a monarch butterfly in years, there used to be thousands.
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 08/08/2008 11:22:55 PM
This is gorgeous!
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Canon EOS-6D
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 08/08/2008 09:08:19 PM
Nice job dodging the butterfly, its very subtle but still gives a little extra kick to the light. Really nice shot.
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Canon EOS-7D
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon
 08/08/2008 07:01:14 PM
Agree with Hatchet. Super composition. Eye leads right down the bush.
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Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 08/08/2008 02:57:07 PM
Absolutely Stunning!!
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