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This monarch was captured in my front yard in the spring of 2011.

This monarch was captured in my front yard in the spring of 2011.
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This shot is amazing, id love it if you would put this image in my project butterfly photography.

Beautiful!

Fantastic!!! Beautiful detail and color. I saw my first Monarch yesterday.

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Beautiful macro, great color. - Jake

very nice Emile...

Gorgeous !

Fantastic shot!! :)

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lovely capture...voted

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Behind The Lens

Location

My front yard in Del Rio, Texas

Time

Oct 31, 2010 3:38PM

Lighting

Ambient natural outside light

Equipment

Canon EOS 1D Mark IV, Sigma 180mm macro lens, handheld, no flash.

Inspiration

Monarch migration through Del Rio in Oct.

Editing

Usual contrast, sharpening in Aperture

In my camera bag

Changes with the occasion but mostly Canon bodies and lens and Sigma lens. Tripod, Flashes, Flash Accessories, various filters, remote controllers etc.

Feedback

Know what butterflies are in your area, and when they migrate, Have good camera bodies and lens, be patient.

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