JohnStager

Monarch butterfly

Monarch butterfly

A monarch butterfly with golden rod as a beautiful bokeh.

A monarch butterfly with golden rod as a beautiful bokeh.
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NIKON D7100

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Aperture f/7.1 ISO 800 Shutter 1/1000 Focal Length 4200/10

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Sep, 2015

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Winner in Spring is on its way Photo Challenge

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+3

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+1

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Outstanding Creativity

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