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Monarch Butterfly

Danaus plexippus

Photo by iMark
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Notes:

I got this while it was still in it's chrysalis and waited patiently for it to emerge. I had over an hour with the butterfly just sitting and drying it's wings so I got some nice shots. It was well worth the wait.

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Comments (3)
MatthewFuller
awesome shots, and it's nice to know how you go them!
hookgv
Great macro...and patience

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PublishedMay 19, 2011

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