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Published: 2005-06-17 20:52:08 +0000 UTC; Views: 1169; Favourites: 42; Downloads: 210
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I was planning on getting some architectural shots today but it was majorly overcast so halfway to Chicago I decided to swing by the zoo instead. The butterfly area at the Brookfield Zoo was full of these beauties. I'll go through the rest of my shots and see if there are any more good enough to post.Related content
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This is very beautiful. You are a very good photographer...you should add more to your gallery.
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Good God Almighty, what absolutely gorgeous colors!! 
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Thanks. When I get a better camera, I'm going to make many more trips to where these guys are.
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Oh wow!! This is an incredible shot....the butterfly is just perfect! So crisp and clear and symmetrical. Great pic!!
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Thank you. Found that taking pics at the highest size really helps the quality. Hopefully I'll get good enough to do prints of some photos but I need more practice for that.
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Good job in capturing this butterfly... these things are so hard to keep still!
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You're telling me. They don't seem to tire out first either.
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Beautiful shot. Amazing focus and detail. Beautiful colors.
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I can never get enough of shots like these!!
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That sounds awesome. I wish I had a place like that closer to where I live. I'd probably buy season tickets.
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Oh my gosh, that is such a beautiful shot!! 
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They have an enclosed section that you pay a small fee to enter. Once inside, there are a good 300 of around 12 different types that are all over the place. Hopefully I'll be able to get back there soon and take some better images. Still not ready to make a print yet, but getting better behind the camera.
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Sounds like a lovely place! ^-^
Heheh, you call that getting better, I call it awesome. 
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another excellent butterfly macro. you're turning into a real pro in this kind of stuff.
I actually have a profound dislike of butterflies and moths and any soft-bodied creature, but you actually make them look beautiful.
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Thanks, Weedonio. I wish I could get good at taking bird shots, but for me everthing that has wings is difficult.
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Oh, wonderful! I love how his lower wings just slowly develop into full-blown iridescence.
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Thanks. Nature has so many beautiful things to surround our lives with.
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I like it cause it's simple, yet beautiful.
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Appreciate that. Wasn't sure because of the background, but the colors of the wings forced me to share this little guy.
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Heh, yeah. Well, maybe if ya changed the frame to a livelier color like orange or something, then the background would work better. But eh? ^__^
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Such beautiful colors this little butterfly has!
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Thanks, he was one of the best in the area so I had to get a shot of him.
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Great shot
Not to spoil the mood, but did you know that the butterfly got its name because of the color of it's excretement? Weird huh?
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Thanks. Nope, didn't know that.
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it's like i can almost touch it and it will move and fly away.
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Thanks. Wouldn't that be a surprise.
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na your always soo great
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The best. Wish this one was just a bit bigger, but for the size they had a lot of them flying around.
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Thanks. Need to get some more insect shots now that summer is in full season.
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Welcome 
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Thanks. Hope to get some more posted but not sure yet.
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Nice shot! I love how the background is really blurry; it makes the butterfly stand out that much more.
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Thanks. They were moving around so much I figured it would be easier with a really shallow depth of field. Looking at my shots, it seems to help draw attention exactly where it should be.
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superb details iand colors...excellent photo work my friend
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Thanks. Might post one or two more. Not too sure yet.
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