Saturday, September 21, 2013

Swallowtail

 
  Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, (Papilio glaucas),
 on a Mock Orange, (Philadelphus pubescens) flower. 
 
sharing with...

BLUE MONDAY 
(tiny spots of blue on the wings)
 
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52 comments:

  1. Sylvia KSeptember 21, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    Your butterflies and flowers are always breathtaking, Karen! And I always look forward to seeing them! Thanks for sharing! Hope you have a lovely weekend!

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  2. Linda W.September 21, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    Wow - beautiful capture! Butterflies are sometimes hard to photograph because they don't stay still for long.

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  3. TexWisGirlSeptember 21, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    truly beautiful!

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  4. DebbieSeptember 21, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Goodness, this is just gorgeous!! Pretty bloom, pretty butterfly and just the perfect amount of light!!

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  5. genieSeptember 21, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    So pretty...sadly our butterflies have moved on, but the hummers are still here. We adore Hector and all of his many families. Hope they hang around a bit longer. One day until Fall. genie

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  6. DeniseinVASeptember 21, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    Oh wow, exquisite Karen, one of my favorite combinations, flowers and butterflies. Thanks for linking with Today's Flowers :)

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  7. MersadSeptember 21, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    LOVE the details on this one.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  8. Linda aka Crafty GardenerSeptember 21, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    Such a beautiful capture of the swallowtail.

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  9. Kim@stuffcould....September 21, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    breathtaking is the word

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  10. Sallie (FullTime-Life)September 21, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    Karen, that is breathtakingly beautiful.

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  11. Gail DixonSeptember 21, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    He's a beauty, Karen! A very difficult butterfly to capture, but you managed a nice one. :)

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  12. Hootin AnniSeptember 21, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    Wow!!! Stunning.

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  13. Joop ZandSeptember 21, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    Thats a BEAUTY Karen..... my compliments.

    Greetings, Joop

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  14. EG CameraGirlSeptember 21, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    Wonderful close up shot, Karen!

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  15. Elephant's ChildSeptember 21, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    Exquisite. Thank you.

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    Exquisite macro shot ~ butterfly is awesome ~ carol, ^_^

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  17. Grandma Barb's This and ThatSeptember 21, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Wonderful photo of the Swallowtail and the MocK Orange. They are one of my favorite flowers. I am so envious of everyone's captures of the butterflies. We haven't even had any here this year.

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  18. HildeSeptember 21, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    Wow, wonderful capture :)

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  19. Pearl MapleSeptember 21, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    Butterflies and pretty flowers all the makings of a great day, thanks for sharing

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  20. LeoviSeptember 21, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    Yes, very nice light on the flowers, the butterfly is gorgeous! is great! Greetings!

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  21. Pragmatic SoulSeptember 21, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    Wow..so beautiful, Karen!

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  22. CarlettaSeptember 21, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    BEAUTIFUL!
    (seems we were both chasing butterflies this week) :)

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  23. IndraniSeptember 21, 2013 at 11:51 PM

    I can only echo "BEAUTIFUL!". :)

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  24. Stewart MSeptember 22, 2013 at 1:29 AM

    Great picture. I am starting to see butterflies in my garden now - not like this one, but nice none the less.

    Stewart M - Melbourne

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  25. MarySeptember 22, 2013 at 3:54 AM

    Sooooo beautiful! Such a gorgeous shot! Wonderful!

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  26. eileeninmdSeptember 22, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    Wow, this is a gorgeous shot! Happy Sunday!

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  27. LauraSeptember 22, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    gorgeous Karen!!! Thanks so much for sharing the love up-close with I Heart Macro :-)

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  28. Lisa GordonSeptember 22, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    This is gorgeous, Karen, and the light in it is magnificent!

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  29. WayneSeptember 22, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    I love these guys!! We have a bunch of black swallowtails in caterpillar form, hopefully transforming is a few weeks.

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  30. Susie ClevengerSeptember 22, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    What a beautiful capture!!

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  31. HansHBSeptember 22, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    A great macropost!

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  32. ValerieSeptember 22, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    Another stunning capture Karen!

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  33. Gemma WisemanSeptember 22, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    Stunning capture of the butterfly. And love the touches of shadow on the beautiful flower petals.

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  34. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    WOW, stunning! Thank you for coming by sharing your creative photography on Weekly Top Shot #101!

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  35. LeaSeptember 22, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    Beautiful!
    Have a wonderful day!
    Lea
    Lea's Menagerie

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  36. lina@home tipsSeptember 23, 2013 at 3:47 AM

    Perfectly captured.

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  37. NancySeptember 23, 2013 at 4:36 AM

    Gorgeous capture Karen!

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  38. LolaSeptember 23, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    Specatular shot!

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  39. LolaSeptember 23, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Oops!

    Slip of the mouse - meant to type: spectacular!

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  40. JeanneSeptember 23, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    gorgeous shot of this butterfly!

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  41. SmilingSallySeptember 23, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Hi Karen,

    Yes, I see the blue spots.

    Thanks for being so faithful to Blue Monday, and for sharing your blue.

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  42. chai-and-chardonnay.blogspot.comSeptember 23, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    I will miss the butterflies during the cold season...

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  43. theconstantwalkerSeptember 23, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    Stunning...

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  44. Karin M.September 23, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    This is a wonderful flower with visitors ..... very nice ...
    Best regards, Karin

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  45. TheChieftessSeptember 23, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    Now that's a "bug" I don't mind seeing in macro!!! Lovely shot!!!

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  46. SandyCarlsonSeptember 23, 2013 at 10:01 PM

    Oh so very beautiful. You are a marvel with your camera!

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  47. AnnesphamilySeptember 23, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    Stunningly beautiful! Thanks for sharing and enjoy your week!

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  48. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2013 at 11:54 PM

    Just gorgeous.

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  49. Melgie CampbellSeptember 24, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    The photo is beautiful. I love it:)

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  50. MeSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    Nicely done, they are not the easiest subject to capture are they. Love the flower too. My favourite bush you know.

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  51. lorikSeptember 26, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    Very delicate...and lovely touches of orange.
    Thanks for sharing on Mandarin Orange Monday :)

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  52. JeanneSeptember 28, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    Such a beautiful photo this is of the butterfly. Great composiiton and lighting

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