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Monarch Caterpillar

Monarch Caterpillar

A macro shot of a Monarch Butterfly Caterpillar getting set to start forming its cocoon.

A macro shot of a Monarch Butterfly Caterpillar getting set to start forming its cocoon.
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camera

Canon EOS 40D

settings

settings

Aperture f/5.0 ISO 100 Shutter 1/4

upload_date

upload_date

Jan, 2013

Views

423

Likes

+36

Awards

Peer Award

Absolute Masterpiece

Top Choice

Superb Composition

Outstanding Creativity

Superior Skill

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All Star

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Outstanding. You are the master of macro! What camera and equipment do you use, if you don't mind me asking?

Wow, love this!

You are definately the master of macro ! Amazing shot :)

Cool!

Really great shot, I love the colours.

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wow, well done.....

Fantastic photograph. great shot in the details and color. beautiful image. love the images of nature doing its thing.

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