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Male Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)

Male Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)

I heard the Monarchs are in trouble, so I planted Milkweed.

I heard the Monarchs are in trouble, so I planted Milkweed.
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Jul, 2017

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Behind The Lens

Location

Taken in my back yard in Eastern San Diego County

Time

Mid-morning

Lighting

Just sunlight streaming through my trees

Equipment

Nikon D5200

Inspiration

This butterfly had eclosed (hatched) the day prior. Here you see him taking nectar before flying off into his great adventure.

Editing

No post processing

In my camera bag

Extra battery, lenses and extra memory cards.

Feedback

Planr Milkweed and save the Monarch butterfly from extinction.

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