GeneM Loc: Upstate PA

When I read that the Butterfly House was going to release their population of Monarch Butterflies to begin their migration to Mexico, I packed up my gear and went there to get some pics.

Our young tour guide was very knowledgeable and pointed out some very interesting facts about these coloroful insects and their habits.

I was using a Canon EOS 50D camera w/17-85mm lens; Av @ f8; Evaluative metering. 200 ISO. Cropped and PP w/PSE8.

I hope you like these. Comments appreciated.

-- Gene

The Butterfly House is closed for the winter. If you ever travel to/thru NE Pa. here's where you get info about where we were: http://www.creeksidegardens.com/index.php

While waiting for our turn to make the tour, I shot some pictures of flowers. You can see them here on UHH at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-83007-1.html

More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monarch_butterfly

http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/bugs/monarch-butterfly/

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#2 - A Male Monarch


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#4 - A Female Monarch laying an egg on my wife's shirt.


#5 - I feed a Monarch with home-made nectar.


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#12 - A pair of female Monarchs laying eggs on a Milkweed


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#14 - Monarch eggs on a Milkweed

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Very cool Gene! All very nice shots!!
Erv

gregoryd45 Loc: Fakahatchee Strand

Very nice GeneM, enjoyed them all

Ken W Loc: Long Island Ny

You are the color man. Ken

GeneM Loc: Upstate PA

Hi, Erv. Glad you like 'em. Thanks for looking.

GeneM Loc: Upstate PA

Thanks, Greg. Glad you enjoyed them. Thanks for looking.

GeneM Loc: Upstate PA

:) Thank you, Ken. I love colors. Thanks for looking.

angler Loc: StHelens England

Excellent set.

GeneM Loc: Upstate PA

Thank you, Angler. Thanks for looking.

Joe F.N. Loc: Oshawa, Ontario

Beautiful set Gene. I loved this set.

GeneM Loc: Upstate PA

Thank you, Joe. Glad you love them and thanks for looking.

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Thanks Gene!!! I see the spots now.:):) Boy am I getting smart!! :):)
Erv

Jimbo9948 Loc: Zephyrhills, Florida

Great stuff Gene! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

GeneM Loc: Upstate PA

:) You're welcome, Erv. I'm always glad to help. Stick around here for a while and you'll learn a lot more. :) Have fun getting smart.

GeneM Loc: Upstate PA

Thank you for the thumbs-up, Jim. Glad you like them and thanks for looking.