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Butterflies

dallasdallas Registered Users Posts: 1,638 Major grins
edited May 23, 2006 in Wildlife
The Los Angeles Museum of Natural History has a Butterfly exhibit on it's lawn, and here are a few pictures to share with you. If you live in the area it's a fun afternoon shoot. Enjoy.


This first one is my very favorite of the day

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William
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    gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2006
    Beautiful colour & exposure !!!!thumb.gif
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    ThusieThusie Registered Users Posts: 1,818 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2006
    Wonderful series Dallasthumb.gifthumbthumb.gif
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    saurorasaurora Registered Users Posts: 4,320 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2006
    Really nice exposures, Dallas! Nice variety of butterflies....is this an on-going exhibit, or is it over?
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    boogieboogie Registered Users Posts: 553 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2006
    What they said. Wonderful series and beautiful color. Sometimes they are hard to catch and you did a great job.

    #3 is my favorite...up close and personal. clap.gif
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    Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2006
    Nice series William. thumb.gif Butterflies are very interesting. That 7th one..is Florida's state butterfly, the zebra longwing. I see these in the yard all the time. I'm afraid they don't grill up as nicely as egret...but chocolate covered..they are not too bad. :uhoh :D
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    dallasdallas Registered Users Posts: 1,638 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2006
    Thanks Thusie, and Gus. It was a fun afternoon.
    William
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    dallasdallas Registered Users Posts: 1,638 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2006
    saurora wrote:
    Really nice exposures, Dallas! Nice variety of butterflies....is this an on-going exhibit, or is it over?

    I don't think it is an ongoing event, but I believe it will be there at least another month, you could call the Museum and ask. I used a Nikon 105 Macro, but there's room to back up a little if necessary, and the light is like being outside, so check the weather. Also it's not crowded during the week, as you know an important factor.
    William
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    dallasdallas Registered Users Posts: 1,638 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2006
    Thanks Boogie, they were of course a captive bunch.
    William
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    dallasdallas Registered Users Posts: 1,638 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2006
    Bird Man Photographer wrote:
    Nice series William. thumb.gif Butterflies are very interesting. That 7th one..is Florida's state butterfly, the zebra longwing. I see these in the yard all the time. I'm afraid they don't grill up as nicely as egret...but chocolate covered..they are not too bad. :uhoh :D

    What a supprise I should be attracted to the zebra. When I walked in they were the first to catch my eye, so I guess I must have recalled my childhood without knowing it. I don't know about chocolate, that only works for me on ants. Maybe flash freezing would make them tasty.
    William
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    Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2006
    All very nice, but obviously the first one takes the prize. thumb.gif
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    HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2006
    Excellent set. Love the first shot.
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    Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2006
    beautiful pictures thumb.gif
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    jwearjwear Registered Users Posts: 8,005 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2006
    not going to pick one they are all very good thumb.gif I have too go by how long does it run ??????
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    kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited May 20, 2006
    Super shots, William. Perfect exposures and razor sharp. You've really captured the essence of these gorgeous little critters.

    Regards,
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    dallasdallas Registered Users Posts: 1,638 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2006
    Ric Grupe wrote:
    All very nice, but obviously the first one takes the prize. thumb.gif

    Thanks Ric, if prizes could be awarded.....I agree, it is certainly my favorite.
    William
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    dallasdallas Registered Users Posts: 1,638 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2006
    Harryb wrote:
    Excellent set. Love the first shot.

    Thanks Harry, hope you're feeling better.
    William
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    dallasdallas Registered Users Posts: 1,638 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2006
    Awais Yaqub wrote:
    beautiful pictures thumb.gif

    I happy you like them Awais, thanks.
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    dallasdallas Registered Users Posts: 1,638 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2006
    kdog wrote:
    Super shots, William. Perfect exposures and razor sharp. You've really captured the essence of these gorgeous little critters.

    Regards,
    -joel

    I love my 105mm macro, and that was a good day for it to shine. Of course the little subjects were helpful. Thanks Joel
    William
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    dallasdallas Registered Users Posts: 1,638 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2006
    jwear wrote:
    not going to pick one they are all very good thumb.gif I have too go by how long does it run ??????

    A great complment Jeff, thanks. Others have also asked about the time, so I went to their web site and found that it runs through Sept 4th. That web site address is: WWW.NHM.ORG/EXHIBITIONS/BUTTERFLIES/
    William
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    dallasdallas Registered Users Posts: 1,638 Major grins
    edited May 21, 2006
    dallas wrote:
    A great complment Jeff, thanks. Others have also asked about the time, so I went to their web site and found that it runs through Sept 4th. That web site address is: WWW.NHM.ORG/EXHIBITIONS/BUTTERFLIES/

    Jeff, and others.....the web site address should be in lower case.
    William
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    jwearjwear Registered Users Posts: 8,005 Major grins
    edited May 21, 2006
    dallas wrote:
    Jeff, and others.....the web site address should be in lower case.
    thanks I did get that on my own eek7.gif I was very proud rolleyes1.gif thanks thumb.gif
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    bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited May 21, 2006
    very nice thumb.gif
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    firedancing4lifefiredancing4life Registered Users Posts: 550 Major grins
    edited May 21, 2006
    very nice!
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    BIG BROTHERBIG BROTHER Registered Users Posts: 268 Major grins
    edited May 23, 2006
    Wonderful photos Bill, post some more ,show all :): :):

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