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Archive 2012 · The Monarch

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p.1 #1 · The Monarch

When I planted the Mexican Heather, I did not know what a nature show I would be treated to.
I have had the pleasure to see the monarchs go through the truly amazing stages of their life.
I have also had horror to see the lizards wait in anticipation for a meal and sometimes succeed. I feel as if I have become "mother nature" shoeing away predators trying to protect the newly emerged.

Here are just a few shots in the stages and life of the monarch.

As always, your comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Birdie

Enjoying the heather

Apr 17, 2012 at 04:40 AM

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p.1 #2 · The Monarch

Awesome set Birdied, I pick them all!

Apr 17, 2012 at 04:57 AM

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p.1 #3 · The Monarch

Ohhh my now this is a set to lay eyes on Birdie!

#1 elegant.
#2 Wow, if this doesn't look 3D

I just bought an airbrush, I find it fascinating on how you do highlighting on water drops to add dimension..............you have given me a model to try to master. This shot has it all Birdie, anticipation of life, dimension, depth, detail color and a gorious BG bokeh

and there isn't even any eye contact

#3 Absolutely fine by me, V-shape with a nice lead up to those eyes showing that special detail that you captured ever so nicely! Nice color depth
#4 another great one!

Thanks, those were fun and most enjoyable!
Karl

Apr 17, 2012 at 05:07 AM

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p.1 #4 · The Monarch

Shows the life cycle except for the egg. I like the colour and clarity of these. Don

Apr 17, 2012 at 05:08 AM

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p.1 #5 · The Monarch

Fantastic set!
Keith W.

Apr 17, 2012 at 05:12 AM

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p.1 #6 · The Monarch

You must have been a photographer in an earlier life Birdie. You have improved immensely in a short period of time. This is an excellent set ~ Ron

Apr 17, 2012 at 11:23 AM

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p.1 #7 · The Monarch

Lovely set Birdie, with #2 being a super image. Very nice.

Apr 17, 2012 at 11:25 AM

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p.1 #8 · The Monarch

A very well presented post, Birdie. The images look clean and smooth with the second images being on top

To be able to see a caterpillar change itself into a chrysalis and then reappear as a beautiful butterfly is shear magic!

One of the most remarkable thing in nature. An experience you'll never forget.
Monarch has a short life, two to six weeks. That is probably the first generation and they will die after laying eggs for the second generation. The fourth and last generation will migrate to Mexico and will live more than six months, until it is time to migrate back North and start again the first generation of Monarchs. Amazing!

Socrate

Apr 17, 2012 at 02:45 PM

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p.1 #9 · The Monarch

Wonderful documentary work Roberta. 1 and 3 are my picks though there all great!

Morris

Apr 17, 2012 at 03:08 PM

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p.1 #10 · The Monarch

What an outstanding series.

Norm

Apr 17, 2012 at 03:16 PM

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p.1 #11 · The Monarch

Super work.

Rob

Apr 17, 2012 at 03:19 PM

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p.1 #12 · The Monarch

I had a feeling this was going to be a stunning post when I saw the title and the photographer and I was not disappointed!!! Birdie, your macro work is always superb and this post demonstrates your considerable skill. Excellent set, you sure have set a high bar

Tim

Apr 17, 2012 at 03:24 PM

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p.1 #13 · The Monarch

This is really a super set, Birdie.
They are all very well done and I love them all. Thanks for sharing.
Chris

Apr 17, 2012 at 05:00 PM

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p.1 #14 · The Monarch

Roberta, these are simply outstanding

Apr 17, 2012 at 05:40 PM

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p.1 #15 · The Monarch

excellent images Roberta

Apr 17, 2012 at 08:11 PM

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p.1 #16 · The Monarch

Those are really, really nice Birdie. Cheers, Andrew

Apr 17, 2012 at 08:13 PM

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p.1 #17 · The Monarch

Gadzooks! Birdie- these are off-the-chart gorgeous images.
Charlie

Apr 18, 2012 at 01:40 AM

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p.1 #18 · The Monarch

these are very nice.

Apr 18, 2012 at 03:52 AM

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p.1 #19 · The Monarch

Beautiful shots. #1 and #2 for me. That macro shot of the crysalis is amazing!

Apr 18, 2012 at 05:08 AM

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p.1 #20 · The Monarch

Cool colors

Per

Apr 18, 2012 at 07:08 AM

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