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Collection: 31 Day 2012 Retrospective
Camera: Nikon D700
Lens: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR
Location: Springfield, VA
Date: Aug 30, 2012
Galleries: Nature, Insects, etc
Date Uploaded: Dec 19, 2012

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 Once again, spent hours and hours waiting for the big event. Next time I will know that early morning is not the right time for a butterfly to wake up and can save myself a few hours of watching. I knew they were ready when the chrysalis looked black the night before. It was actually clear, and that was compressed butterfly I was seeing. That became more obvious as the light improved.

Actually saw 3 of them emerge; this one was in the most photogenic place. Couldn't possibly have picked just one picture from this series. Had trouble narrowing it down to just these ;-)

And I now know a lot about Monarch birth. That big, fat butt is filled with fluid that the butterflies then pump into their wings to expand them. At the end they excrete any excess fluid (I didn't include that part in the collage LOL). About 2 hours after they emerge, at least on a sunny day, they take their first flight. Magic.


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 12/21/2012 09:13:18 PM
a wonderful series - it could (and should) be in a science book
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 12/21/2012 12:47:48 AM
Absolutely fascinating. I remember when you posted some of these, either here or on FB. I admire your dedication and patience and really appreciate the series!
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 12/20/2012 09:28:32 AM
I was at a butterfly sanctuary in Aruba a couple of weeks back, and you could photograph something similar. Only problem is I had an eleven month old with me and couldn't afford the time.

Your patience paid off because it's an amazing series.
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 12/20/2012 06:55:28 AM
Well done with your patience, a great series.
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 12/19/2012 06:59:27 PM
This is just incredible and the fact that you took the time and patience to watch and document this speaks to who you are as a person. One who is just enjoying the beauty of life. It is a wonder to see the butterfly emerging especially because of the things that a butterfly represents including change, new life, second chances. Thank you!
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 12/19/2012 05:48:44 PM
Incredible. Thanks sharing this amazing event with such a wonderful presentation!
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 12/19/2012 11:30:22 AM
Congrats with this wonderful series. It very nice to see all the stages.
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 12/19/2012 10:53:29 AM
I love your idea of a composite for presenting this magical progression. I should be able to follow the flow time wise but I'm actually not sure - I think it's 4 across the top, then the two little ones in the middle, then the 4 across the bottom. Right? Thanks for taking the time to document this and now to share it.
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 12/19/2012 10:22:28 AM
Absolutely fantastic. Love the progression. Very well photographed. I'll show this to my grandchildren.
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 12/19/2012 09:22:07 AM
A wonderful series, amazing to see I am sure!
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