Monarch Butterfly

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I was lucky to get the shadow of a flower through the wings of this amazing monarch butterfly. The light couldn't have been more perfect. Not cropped.
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joaobambu says:

Really spectacular!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Caterina Moranti Vilariño  says:

WOW! great colors, great shot!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

ღWild Lilyღ says:

Simply Amaaazing :)
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Burningbird [deleted] says:

That's a lovely one.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

marlenells says:

Wow!
Fascinating! 8 )
Reply: The group zoomzoomzoom exists and is excellent!
You know well that this is truth is not same? 8 ) LOL
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Sylpics says:

Beautiful...as always :))
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

lunaryuna AGAINST CENSORSHIP [deleted] says:

indeed a deeply magical moment and captured with magic eye and lense as well!! Nothing better :))
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Dean Forbes says:

Magic indeed! Great capture!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Ana Valéria says:

WOW! perfect focus! Butterfly and bee together like good friends...
Foco perfeito!Borboleta e abelha juntas como boas amigas...
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

KASIACZEK says:

great, very great shot!
congrats ! :)
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

.TatianaSapateiro. says:

simply perfect!!!
have a nice saturday :)
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

pearl grace says:

magnificent!
WOW!
Tim, this is truly spectacular!
love the colors and the light is special and magical! awesome clarity!
BRAVO!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

jon fobes says:

Lovely shot! Rich colors!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

ishrona says:

beautuful macro shot. great details and colors.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

.elmow. [deleted] says:

a beauty, lovely colors!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

gabriel paulus [deleted] says:

Whoa! The bee is camoflauged. Love the shadows behind the wings. Perfect composition.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

SINGER photos - ATS says:

Simply perfect!!!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Ricardo Pichler says:

Linda, parabéns.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

mimbrava says:

Bee upper right. Monarch and shadows spectacular.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

*Agnes says:

Tim that is a wonderful photo, I love it.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr. Greenjeans says:

Your colors are striking and vibrant!!! Great foto!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

ImageInnovation Photography says:

Great light on this one. The shadow on the wing is great.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

tawfique says:

fantsatic1
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Robert Silverwood says:

Superb!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

CaptPiper says:

That is just stunning! a Real Prize photo!!! In fact, as part of the BRAVO group, I think I will tag this one.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Mc Shutter says:

I stand FROZEN in SALUTE, Sir.
Totally STUNNING!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

ZeeDesertRat says:

Great color buddy! Nice one.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

coffeedog says:

I found the bee! very nice pic
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

neloqua says:

Perfect!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Frederico Mendes says:

Magic really happens!
One of the best photos of the week.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Creativity+ Timothy K Hamilton says:

Thank you all! your kindness and appreciation mean a LOT to me.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Wolfy says:

Very nice.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Cia L says:

perfect picture - lovely colors
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

naashna says:

Superb!!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

idg says:

beautiful shot - sorry that deleteme was not to your taste
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Felipe Correa. says:

Amazing colors!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

mary04 says:

WOW - amazing and most beautiful capture - congrats !!!!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

The Pack says:

phenomenal! The light in this is stunning, and the colors beautiful.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

CharlesLam says:

A pair of good friends?

Also, very beautiful lights and nice photo.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Clearly Ambiguous says:

Wow! Very, very nice. The wings are so perfect. I usually find scratches on the monarch wings. These are perfect! The shadows are great too.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

astrocruzan says:

spectacular perfection!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

MissPasta says:

A perfect butterfly shot! Love the light on his wings and the soft color of the flowers!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Simon Harb says:

So many macro shots, so many butterflies, so many flowers on Flickr, then you see a shot like this and realise what it is we're striving for. Beautiful.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Kyrion says:

Great shot.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

BernieG10 says:

Well done! Simply beautiful!
An instant favorite!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Jonny2Step says:

Love the backlight through its wings!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

cindi says:

the lighting is absolutely perfect.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Pureen says:

That's why I LOVE the SUN!
amaazing shot Creativity
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

blaumond says:

Just perfect!!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Solitaire1 [deleted] says:

This just has to be viewed enlarged..you captured the shadow through the wings so beautifully:) lovely share professor!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

e v i l [deleted] says:

Beautiful!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Lenie 1 says:

A magnificent photo!!!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Bloggerati Star [deleted] says:

So beautiful! Lovely capture.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

jon fobes says:

Must make a second comment: This is a damn nice butterfly shot! Color, clarity, light ... wow!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Valendon says:

Stunning. The depth is absolutely perfect, it makes the butterfly look almost etheral.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

sacred-elements says:

I had been looking for photographs of beautiful red monarch butterflies, and yours captured my attention. It's absolutely lovely! The light showing through the wings, the depth, the richness of the color. It's three dimensional, I can almost see the wings move! Awesome work!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

silyld says:

Great pic :-) The light is fabulous.
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

Fine Eye says:

Very very colourul yet soothing.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

mimbrava says:

A wonderful choice for your Best of 2005, Tim. And by good fortune, your shot and mine are next to each other in the pool.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

dee_r says:

The Lighting on this is beautiful...wonderful photo...
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

nj dodge says:

Simply superb! Tagging onto Mim's comment, your flower colors are loosely similar. (sbp2005) Roger
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Debbie G says:

That's stunning. An instant fave (spotted on SPB2005)
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

musicorso says:

I'm in awe...
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Glockenblume says:

Fantastic! Beautiful flowers and butterfly!
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

mfgabenz says:

Beautiful!
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

twizzler says:

awesome shot!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

nature_lover says:

Spectacular...Lovely...Wow!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

CountryDreaming says:

Wow, what a special shining moment of nature's best! :-)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

majamarko says:

Brilliant!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

BrwnEyezTx says:

It is so peaceful and colorful :) Love the light it makes the photo
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

ResQgeek says:

You have been invited to post this photo
in the pool Flora, Nature Contests, in the thread
8th Contest : Butterflies & Moths (Close-up) POST HERE
www.flickr.com/groups/flowercontests/discuss/ 721575941906...
Feel free to invite other people with pictures
corresponding to the theme Butterflies & Moths to
participate in this contest.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Frulizita says:

Wow! o.O!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

mliebenberg says:

Wow stunning Picture!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

hefe_bia says:

Wow, really nice. I tried a few similar shots about a year ago. But they didn't come out so well... ;)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

-kirra- says:

Woah! I saw this on a year ago today ^_^ absolutely stunning
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

I, Puzzled says:

Congratulations! This image is currently one of Flickr's most interesting photos for 27 July 2005. (A year ago, yesterday!) (It is on page one of the calendar view. (In fact, it's #1!)) Would you please add it to the Interestingness pool? It would be a great addition!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Random Fish says:

You are invited to post this image to "Spectacular Nature, invite only

www.flickr.com/groups/spectacular_nature/

Fab pic by the way
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

TriPoodle [deleted] says:

Oh, I love this picture! Stunning!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Roadsidepictures says:

Beautiful shot! Too bad it was stolen by this lady! She's using your camera information, too!

flickr.com/photos/90484633@N00/188529982/

She's taken many other photographs from Flickr members, too!

flickr.com/groups/mywinners/discuss/721575942 84542976/
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

walking through the spectrum says:

the backlighting of the wing is beautiful
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Glockenblume says:

A Big Fave
You are invited to add this image to www.flickr.com/groups/bigfave
(Please be sure to read the main page before requesting membership)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

NaturalPhotos [deleted] says:

*********************************************
This image would be welcome in the
Butterfly Rain Forests
www.flickr.com/groups/butterflyrainforest/
******************************************* ***
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

butterflylr says:

Wow, excellent colors and lighting!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

that owl says:

Love the back light. Very nice.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Fotofever says:

Superb lighting and composition!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

cpzhao says:

Nice shot!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

jdww says:

so glad you allowed All Sizes (not everyone does) ... this needs to be viewed large to be fully appreciated (seen in your comment on another Flickr photo)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

DSutherland [deleted] says:

This is very nice! I love the colors of the butterfly with the colors of the flowers.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Steven House Photography says:

Fantasic shot This image would be welcome in the Butterfly Rain Forest
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Time Standing Still says:

This is a fantasic shot! Thanks for sharing
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

shadowwings says:

Ah, it's so awseome when you get that perfect moment- life really can be this beautiful... :) Ditto the last comment.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

macropoulos says:

Wonderful light through the monarch's wings!
--
Seen in 500 views + 20 faves - quality AND quantity (?)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Caro's Lines says:

Stunning light! Well caught.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Valter Jacinto | Algarve - PT says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Absolutely Fantastic, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

♥ Dani says:

Absolutely beautiful!!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

celialee says:

gorgeous! Truly a magical monarch moment.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Jer0nima says:

spectacular !!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Matt-James Turner - see u all soon :) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Life In The Undergrowth, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

toptenpicturesblog says:

…

WoW! This is a really great picture!

I keep a blog called Top Ten Pictures of the Day.
I find ten pictures everyday that I feel are tops in some way

I am pleased to say that this picture has made its way onto today’s post
toptenpictures.blogspot.com/2007/06/butterfly .html

It is both beautiful and excellent.

One of the Top Ten Butterfly Pics!!!

Congratulations and thanks for sharing!

…
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

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Monarch Butterfly

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