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This beautiful Emperor Butterfly flew for what seemed like 45 minutes until he came t rest on this flower. It started slowly moving its wings up and down, almos...
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This beautiful Emperor Butterfly flew for what seemed like 45 minutes until he came t rest on this flower. It started slowly moving its wings up and down, almost as if it was stretching, relieving itself of the fatigue of prolonged flight.
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NIKON D50

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Aperture f/8.0 Shutter 1/160

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Aug, 2014

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359

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Awards

Zenith Award

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Top Choice

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Absolute Masterpiece

+8

Superb Composition

+5

Outstanding Creativity

+4

Exceptional Contrast

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