Red-spotted Purple by taggart

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Red-spotted Purple
Basilarchia astyanax 3-3 3/8 inches

A banner day and I thank you all for your attention to the tendrils---more of those one day soon and I am watching to see what grows on the vine.
***** Thank you for the User awards--- Ann Chown, Cor, Walter, JuJuPops and MarKtc--- I am honored and a tiny bit euphoric!

It is VERY HOT where I live--hovering around 100 F today (that's around 40C) so I went out early to check out the bugs. The Red-spotted Purple obliged ---ummmm---- against a patch of overly brilliant daylilies--- so I have added a softening vignette to save your eyes ( and mine)

Re: Ronnie's Question--- this is an Eastern North American species...

Brand:	NIKON CORPORATION
Camera:	Nikon D300 Check out Nikon Nation!
Lens:	Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di Model (B01) Check out Totally Tamron!
Recording media:	RAW (digital)
Date Taken:	17 Jul 2012 - 9:13 AM
Focal Length:	180mm
Lens Max Aperture:	f/3.6
Aperture:	f/13.0
Shutter Speed:	1/200sec
Exposure Comp:	0.0
ISO:	400
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
Flash:	No Flash

Title:	Red-spotted Purple
Username:	taggart
Uploaded:	18 Jul 2012 - 12:19 AM
Tags:	Digitally manipulated, Wildlife / nature
Votes:	66

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RonnieAG (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 12:34 AM

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A beautifully coloured butterfly, Jenn, and not one I recall seeing posted my any of the Epzers here in the UK: is it a North American species only.
Wonderful colour and detail and an interesting way to present the subject.
Ronnie.

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RonnieAG (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 12:45 AM

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Thanks for that info., Jenn.
Ronnie.

Irishkate (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 12:57 AM

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What amazing wildlife creatures you have in your part of the world.
This one is spectacular.
Kate Grin

mikbee (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 1:07 AM

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This is a new one for me too Jenn.
It obviously thrives in a hot climate.
Good shot.
Mick.

debu

18 Jul 2012 - 1:26 AM

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Excellent work.
debu

paskinmj

18 Jul 2012 - 1:38 AM

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Nice close up and processing.
Matt

Ayoob (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 3:41 AM

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Great work and nicelly presented Jenn.............. Grin

Margaret101 (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 4:09 AM

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What an a beautiful butterfly and a great picture of it!

marktc (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 5:42 AM

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Another stunner Jenn, magnificent!

andylea (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 6:58 AM

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fantastic colours and tones jenn brilliant detail a cracker nice one Wink
andy

canonfan (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 6:58 AM

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Stunning image of a colourful butterfly and well presented Jenn
Jim

gary_d (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 7:32 AM

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Both the butterfly and treatment are top class. - gary

annettep38 (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 7:34 AM

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A beautiful turquoise purple ! The metallic shine is exquisite .

NDODS (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 7:59 AM

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A beautiful multicoloured, high quality butterfly image, which for me ticks all the right boxes, and so many more.

Regards Nathan

Badgerfred (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 8:08 AM

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Beautiful image Jenn,
Fred.

WhiteRose1 (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 8:10 AM

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Love the colours, Jenn, and it's quite a dynamic shape. Nicely done.

Dave

morpheus1955 (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 9:28 AM

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Stunning image, fabulous colours and presentation.

Hugh

gingerdelight (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 9:58 AM

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Truly beautiful Jenn!
Carol

AnnChown (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 10:47 AM

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He's a very smart butterfly Jenn - gorgeous colours and shape.
Ann

jdinne (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 10:48 AM

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Superb Jenn, excellent work.

John

tomcat (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 10:54 AM

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What an array of colour Jenn

A fine specimen of a BF, with a super name

Adrian

Rolepics (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 3:08 PM

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What a beautiful butterfly, enjoy your heat, we are so fed up with rain!
Carole

Chinga (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 3:17 PM

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A delight to the eye! Lovely subject, and lovely work! IB

Maiwand (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 5:00 PM

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A superb presentation Jennn. Wonderful.
Ron

gajewski (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 5:54 PM

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Jenn,
Very effective comp. and vignette effect. Stay cool and keep hydrated.
-=\Walter

Glostopcat (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 6:47 PM

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So beautiful, artistic and ethereal Jennnn, love the range of colours and the vignetting effect. No butterflies on my buddleia unfortunately

graceland

18 Jul 2012 - 7:03 PM

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Grin WOW WELL DONE

pamelajean (Critique Team)

18 Jul 2012 - 10:49 PM

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That vignetting works a treat, Jenn.

GillyB (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 11:53 PM

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Beautiful contrasting colours

gill

Mavis (e2 Member)

22 Jul 2012 - 10:16 AM

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Coo Jennnnnnnnn. I have a Buddlea but unfortunately no exotic butterflies land on mine. Super & I love the vignet xx

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