LANHM Butterfly Pavilion
Apr 11, 2012 01:56:16 #
This morning, I spent an hour or so at the just opened, Los Angeles County Natural History Museum Butterfly Pavilion. Still a bit stark (new plants still growing), but quite photographer-friendly.
I have posted two macros, and several close-up support photos.
I have posted two macros, and several close-up support photos.
Anise Swallowtail (Papilio zelicaon), 1:1 magnification (life-size).
Anise Swallowtail, tip-to-tip
3rd instar Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) caterpillar about 1/2-inch long. 2:1 mag. (2x life-size).
Anise Swallowtail Butterfly, profile
Pale Swallowtail butterfly
Back-lighted Male Monarch
Back-lighted Male Monarch, profile
Apr 11, 2012 08:28:45 #
Apr 11, 2012 09:57:05 #
Apr 11, 2012 12:47:22 #
sarge69 wrote:
Even if they allowed tripods, I would still hand-hold, so I could maneuver camera to best capture image. Butterflies rarely pose for more than a few seconds.Did they let you take in a tripod or did you hand shoot?
tinusbum wrote:
This is my first visit of the season (the Butterfly Pavilion opened this last weekend - http://www.nhm.org/site/explore-exhibits/special-exhibits/butterfly-pavilion ). I will visit several more times throughout the summer. In the Fall, the venue becomes "The Spider Pavilion".nice shots! i dont think an hour would be long enough for me.tom
Apr 14, 2012 10:48:52 #
Beautiful shots,ther's a butterfly centre in Lancaster(uk),I will be paying a visit ther in the near future.
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