Walking the Crosstimbers
Red-spotted Purple - Limenitis arthemis
Posted by Earnest (Oklahoma, United States) on 26 October 2009 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
A form of the white admiral... A little weather-beaten, this one was struggling to warm up last week so let me hold him on a leaf for a photo.
I hope you enjoyed the viewing... Have a great day!
Ronnie 2¢ from Atlantic Shores, United Kingdom
What a fascinating series you are making here . . . those iridescent areas on the wings are caught very well.
26 Oct 2009 7:35am
@Ronnie 2¢: Much appreciated!
Marilla from Turku, Finland
Perfect! The best butterfly shot I've seen from you so far!
26 Oct 2009 8:34am
@LM: Thank you!
Taija from Turku, Finland
Hi, your butterflies and other photos are very beautiful and colorful.
26 Oct 2009 11:09am
@Taija: Thank you very much, Taija!
Tamara from Aarschot, Belgium
Oh so nice ! The irridescent blue tones are so delicate... it's marvelous :)
26 Oct 2009 11:22am
Elora from Genoa, Italy
wow you have such a variety of butterflies near you! You are very lucky!
26 Oct 2009 11:44am
@Elora: This year has been wonderful for photographing them...
Steven from Chicagoland, United States
Beautiful capture, Earnest! The detail makes the wings look like they're made of velvet.
26 Oct 2009 2:42pm
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Irresdescent beauty on this one. Beautiful colors, gorgeous detail. I really do run out of adjectives when viewing your butterfly pictures.
26 Oct 2009 4:16pm
@Marion: Thank you, Marion, I'm glad you enjoy them.
Benardo from Barcelona, Spain
Unos colores y tonos perfecto. Una imagen muy bonita.
saludos
26 Oct 2009 6:56pm
Eric Fry from Houston, TX, United States
Great color and clarity! This is definitely one of your best.
26 Oct 2009 8:21pm
@Eric Fry: Thanks, Eric. I suppose technically is is OK but I would have preferred a more "perfect" butterfly. At least I helped him warm up a bit.
@Ana Lúcia: Thanks!
Bishop from Houston, United States
Look at the metalic shimmer... just beautiful! :)
26 Oct 2009 10:36pm
Mike from Shell village, United Kingdom
Love those metallic colors, a top shot Ernie !
26 Oct 2009 11:08pm
Christel from Köln, Germany
Good evening, Earnest,
Your collection of butterflies is always beautiful. This one pleases me very well again. The metallic sheen on the wings is brilliant as well as the colors. I look forward to the next recording.
Dear greetings Christel
27 Oct 2009 12:30am
Monique from Koh Samui, Thailand
This one has great metallic colors, beautiful light and composition!
27 Oct 2009 3:28am
Vachel from Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
superb shot.. love it's metallic bluish wing..
27 Oct 2009 5:27am
Candace from Phoenix, AZ, United States
Wow, an iridescent frame-filler. I hope he got his needed rest and warmth. He's a beauty.
27 Oct 2009 6:34am
@Candace: I found him later in the day in a different area but he was coming along and soon disappeared --
Linda from Riga/Sigulda, Latvia
a truly terrific macro with an autumn mood. the colours are so vivid
27 Oct 2009 5:49pm
Ricardo from Lousada, Portugal
OMG!
THIS IS FOR SURE ONE OF THE BEST BUTTERFLY MACRO I'VE EVER SEEN! o_o
28 Oct 2009 3:31pm
@Ricardo: Thanks, Ricky!
lucid from Toronto, Canada
My goodness- you caught the light so perfectly! The butterfly looks so delicate and glossy, like glass! Well done, Earnest!
4 Nov 2009 3:24am
@lucid: It was very cool so the butterfly cooperated well.
