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Dec 16, 2018 20:08:13   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
Beautiful images of some beautiful insects.

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Dec 16, 2018 20:12:12   #
phv Loc: Goleta, California
 
Thanks, UTMike.......I’ll try to get more but we have rain predicted for tonight.....hopefully they huddle into the eucalyptus leaves......

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Dec 17, 2018 06:24:37   #
yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey
 
Great shots!

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Dec 17, 2018 06:32:13   #
rmm0605 Loc: Atlanta GA
 
phv wrote:
Instead of the many thousands we usually get, the numbers of migrating monarchs are sharply reduced, an endangered species. I plant milkweed for them in my yard, and I am grateful I live next to a butterfly preserve where I can visit them during their usual two month hiatus here in Goleta. We have just a couple of hundred this year, but they are such stunning creatures! I love to try and photograph them in flight which is tricky in the low light of their preferred eucalyptus grove. I’ve lightened up the photos a bit to compensate for the light but the rich colors of these beauties need little embellishment.
Instead of the many thousands we usually get, the ... (show quote)


Tremendous shots--great DOF for the butterflies and yet also good bokeh. Well done!

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Dec 17, 2018 06:36:11   #
Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia
 
phv wrote:
Instead of the many thousands we usually get, the numbers of migrating monarchs are sharply reduced, an endangered species. I plant milkweed for them in my yard, and I am grateful I live next to a butterfly preserve where I can visit them during their usual two month hiatus here in Goleta. We have just a couple of hundred this year, but they are such stunning creatures! I love to try and photograph them in flight which is tricky in the low light of their preferred eucalyptus grove. I’ve lightened up the photos a bit to compensate for the light but the rich colors of these beauties need little embellishment.
Instead of the many thousands we usually get, the ... (show quote)


Fantastic series, phv and downloaded every image! I also have planted milkweed and had more stop by this season with even a few in November and may their numbers increase! Thanks for posting and very glad that I clicked on your post! Hope you and your family have a great holiday season and take care.

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Dec 17, 2018 07:51:54   #
durango Loc: Marietta, Ohio
 
Very nice!

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Dec 17, 2018 08:06:34   #
In-lightened Loc: Kansas City
 
Wonderful images! Since I was a little girl, I have chased butterflies. Today I have nearly every cat food in my yard for the local butterflies including 3 types of milkweed. It is disturbing to see the numbers drop every year. I can count the individuals that visit throughout the summer. So very sad. I hope to get to a winter sight for these guys before it is too late.

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Dec 17, 2018 08:07:31   #
phlash46 Loc: Westchester County, New York
 
Wow!

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Dec 17, 2018 08:17:17   #
AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!
 
Wonderful. How nice it must be to see that!

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Dec 17, 2018 09:10:57   #
A10 Loc: Southern Indiana
 
I have been to the beaches there several times. My youngest daughter lives there. So much beauty to photograph in Cali.

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Dec 17, 2018 10:02:30   #
DebAnn Loc: Toronto
 
It's so sad to see their decline but your photos are a wonderful record.
phv wrote:
Instead of the many thousands we usually get, the numbers of migrating monarchs are sharply reduced, an endangered species. I plant milkweed for them in my yard, and I am grateful I live next to a butterfly preserve where I can visit them during their usual two month hiatus here in Goleta. We have just a couple of hundred this year, but they are such stunning creatures! I love to try and photograph them in flight which is tricky in the low light of their preferred eucalyptus grove. I’ve lightened up the photos a bit to compensate for the light but the rich colors of these beauties need little embellishment.
Instead of the many thousands we usually get, the ... (show quote)

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Dec 17, 2018 10:31:49   #
phv Loc: Goleta, California
 
Thank you Swamp-Cork! I’m glad you downloaded because then you can see the detail of the delicacy of these creatures. The males have two spots lower on each wing, and the females have bolder veining. Happy holidays to you as well!

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Dec 17, 2018 10:32:49   #
phv Loc: Goleta, California
 
Inlightened, I’m so happy you are planting milkweed! We all have to do our part!

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Dec 17, 2018 10:50:38   #
genocolo Loc: Vail and Gasparilla Island
 
What a collection! Well done.

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Dec 17, 2018 11:20:10   #
water falls Loc: Green Bay,Wi
 
Great series!

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