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Gray Hairstreak Butterfly

Gray Hairstreak Butterfly

This little guy (or gal) flits quickly from one flower to another. Capturing it is quite a task. On this particular day it was not quite so quick. It sits on...
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This little guy (or gal) flits quickly from one flower to another. Capturing it is quite a task. On this particular day it was not quite so quick. It sits on a Cone Flower, which are few this year with all the rain and unusual summer weather. I enjoy a challenge, and am grateful for the shot.
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Canon EOS 80D

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Aperture f/11 ISO 1000 Shutter 1/500 Focal Length 400/1

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Sep, 2018

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