Tropical Checkered Skipper
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by lunachicken:
Good pose for the butterfly. Like the bokeh too!

Kissy Kissy 2
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by lunachicken:
I've seen a few rattle snakes but none in a good position to take a picture of. Well done.

Things That Changed the Country
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by jomari:
I have to show you this picture my son, Scott drew when in first grade ( he's 32 now ) I have it framed on the hall wall. It has always been one of my favourite drawings from my kids. Maybe that I can see some similarity has added to the appeal to me of this photo of yours, although I would still like it without any such connection.

Tropical Checkered Skipper
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by jomari:
Nice view with his wings spread like that.

Tropical Checkered Skipper
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by Jedusi:
Nice capture and nice bokeh in the background.

I wonder if a recrop might give the Butterfly a little more visual 'Centre stage' ?

Tropical Checkered Skipper
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by Ter:
pretty kewl looking butterfly

Short Flight
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by robinssong:
Nice composition and capture! I don't see these around here much. They're heads are ugly like dinosaurs! Great shot!

Kissy Kissy 2
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by Ter:
great shot
even tho i hate snakes :)

Kissy Kissy 2
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by jomari:
Facing one of those I wouldn't be thinking about iso either! Great capture imo.

Sand Hill 1
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by stargazer05766:
I spent so much time trying to catch sand hill cranes as they are nesting in VT now which hasn't been the case in the past..
Nicely framed of his long neck. Anxious to see them this spring..