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penolta · Mar 29, 2008, 4:42 PM

Butterflies are back with the first warm days. I tried all last year to get a Giant Swallowtail, but they were in constant motion -- just wouldn't sit still. This one was warming itself in the sun and taking its first meal. Most of the shots were into the sun (if I would have moved, it would have left). K10D with Tamron 70-300 LD Macro.

Additional photos can be seen in the close-up forum:

http://forums.steves-digicams.com/fo...amp;forum_id=7

1) Sunningon a rosebush

penolta · Mar 29, 2008, 4:44 PM

2) Resting on a buddingmilkweed

penolta · Mar 29, 2008, 4:45 PM

3) Looking at you

penolta · Mar 29, 2008, 4:46 PM

4) Nectaring on Ixia

penolta · Mar 29, 2008, 4:49 PM

5) Ixia maculata, the African Corn Lily, is a member of the Iris family.

Wingman · Mar 29, 2008, 9:02 PM

No. 3 is a winner! Very nicely done series!

Jay

Driver3 · Mar 29, 2008, 9:24 PM

I like number2 with the slightly subdued lighting. Very nicely done.

Dennis

mtngal · Mar 29, 2008, 11:04 PM

I think they are all awesome!

snostorm · Mar 29, 2008, 11:15 PM

Hi Penolta,

Very Nice!

Almost enough to make me believe that Spring is actually on it's way -- but not quite:-). We had a couple of days in the 50's, then a freaky snow storm last week (like around 9"), then it warmed up again and we had two days in the 60's, then the temp dropped (again) and we got more snow a couple of days ago. Now the temps seem to be going back up. Needless to say, I've not put the winter clothes away yet. . .

Scott

NonEntity1 · Mar 30, 2008, 11:13 AM

Very nice series Penolta. My favorite is #2 for the composition.

Tim

Mar 29, 2008, 4:42 PM	#1
penolta Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California USA Posts: 5,206	Butterflies are back with the first warm days. I tried all last year to get a Giant Swallowtail, but they were in constant motion -- just wouldn't sit still. This one was warming itself in the sun and taking its first meal. Most of the shots were into the sun (if I would have moved, it would have left). K10D with Tamron 70-300 LD Macro. Additional photos can be seen in the close-up forum: http://forums.steves-digicams.com/fo...amp;forum_id=7 1) Sunningon a rosebush Attached Images

Mar 29, 2008, 4:45 PM	#3
penolta Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California USA Posts: 5,206	3) Looking at you Attached Images

Mar 29, 2008, 4:46 PM	#4
penolta Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California USA Posts: 5,206	4) Nectaring on Ixia Attached Images

Mar 29, 2008, 4:49 PM	#5
penolta Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California USA Posts: 5,206	5) Ixia maculata, the African Corn Lily, is a member of the Iris family. Attached Images

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Mar 29, 2008, 4:44 PM	#2
penolta Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California USA Posts: 5,206	2) Resting on a buddingmilkweed Attached Images

Mar 29, 2008, 9:02 PM	#6
Wingman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hebron, Kentucky (northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati):KCVG Posts: 4,355	No. 3 is a winner! Very nicely done series! Jay

Mar 29, 2008, 9:24 PM	#7
Driver3 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 481	I like number2 with the slightly subdued lighting. Very nicely done. Dennis

Mar 29, 2008, 11:04 PM	#8
mtngal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Frazier Park, CA Posts: 16,177	I think they are all awesome!

Mar 29, 2008, 11:15 PM	#9
snostorm Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago Suburb, IL, USA Posts: 2,770	Hi Penolta, Very Nice! Almost enough to make me believe that Spring is actually on it's way -- but not quite:-). We had a couple of days in the 50's, then a freaky snow storm last week (like around 9"), then it warmed up again and we had two days in the 60's, then the temp dropped (again) and we got more snow a couple of days ago. Now the temps seem to be going back up. Needless to say, I've not put the winter clothes away yet. . . Scott

Mar 30, 2008, 11:13 AM	#10
NonEntity1 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lake Placid Florida USA Posts: 2,689	Very nice series Penolta. My favorite is #2 for the composition. Tim