Monarch Butterflies
Sep 22, 2014 17:45:01 #
Monarch butterflies photographed in a Cornell Extension Garden.
Critique, comments or suggestions encouraged. Thanks. 8-)
The eastern North American monarch population is notable for its multi-generational southward late summer/autumn migration from the United States and southern Canada to Mexico, covering thousands of miles.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monarch_butterfly
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Critique, comments or suggestions encouraged. Thanks. 8-)
The eastern North American monarch population is notable for its multi-generational southward late summer/autumn migration from the United States and southern Canada to Mexico, covering thousands of miles.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monarch_butterfly
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Sep 22, 2014 17:46:08 #
Sep 22, 2014 17:46:17 #
Beauties Bmac!!!
Where is that??
I didn't have one monarch the entire summer in my yard :(
Great shots!!
Where is that??
I didn't have one monarch the entire summer in my yard :(
Great shots!!
Sep 22, 2014 17:51:47 #
Bmac wrote:
Monarch butterflies photographed in a Cornell Extension Garden.
Critique, comments or suggestions encouraged. Thanks. 8-)
Select download for additional resolution.
Critique, comments or suggestions encouraged. Thanks. 8-)
Select download for additional resolution.
Very good, nice bright colours...
Sep 22, 2014 17:53:11 #
Sep 22, 2014 17:53:58 #
Excellent captures!
This appears to be a pristine male, recently eclosed. I hope he heads south rather soon.
This appears to be a pristine male, recently eclosed. I hope he heads south rather soon.
Sep 22, 2014 18:26:32 #
Sep 22, 2014 18:34:07 #
angela k wrote:
Beauties Bmac!!!
Where is that??
I didn't have one monarch the entire summer in my yard :(
Great shots!!
Where is that??
I didn't have one monarch the entire summer in my yard :(
Great shots!!
Thanks Angela.
The Cornell Garden is located in East Meadow and is a great place for flower and insect photographs. There are usually an abundance of monarchs in the garden. 8-)
Sep 22, 2014 21:16:56 #
Brilliant work, Bmac. Love both shots, tho the first is my pick. Nice!
Sep 22, 2014 21:28:27 #
Sep 22, 2014 21:31:33 #
Sep 22, 2014 22:16:05 #
[quote=Bmac]Monarch butterflies photographed in a Cornell Extension Garden.
Critique, comments or suggestions encouraged. Thanks. 8-)
The eastern North American monarch population is notable for its multi-generational southward late summer/autumn migration from the United States and southern Canada to Mexico, covering thousands of miles.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monarch_butterfly
Select download for additional resolution.[/quote
beautiful shots bmac...i saw no monarchs this summer. they are so lovely.
:-P
Critique, comments or suggestions encouraged. Thanks. 8-)
The eastern North American monarch population is notable for its multi-generational southward late summer/autumn migration from the United States and southern Canada to Mexico, covering thousands of miles.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monarch_butterfly
Select download for additional resolution.[/quote
beautiful shots bmac...i saw no monarchs this summer. they are so lovely.
:-P
Sep 23, 2014 07:07:19 #
Sep 23, 2014 08:35:49 #
Bmac wrote:
Thanks Angela.
The Cornell Garden is located in East Meadow and is a great place for flower and insect photographs. There are usually an abundance of monarchs in the garden. 8-)
The Cornell Garden is located in East Meadow and is a great place for flower and insect photographs. There are usually an abundance of monarchs in the garden. 8-)
Thanks Bmac for the info, I'll add it to my list!!
:thumbup:
Sep 23, 2014 09:12:10 #
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