margaretgaines

butterfly approach

butterfly approach

Profile shot of a swallowtail butterfly approaching flowers on a Canada red chokecherry tree.

Profile shot of a swallowtail butterfly approaching flowers on a Canada red chokecherry tree.
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Canon EOS 60D

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Aperture f/5 ISO 200 Shutter 1/1250 Focal Length 200/1

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Aug, 2015

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