Queen butterfly in morning light
by Ruth Jolly
Title
Queen butterfly in morning light
Artist
Ruth Jolly
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A lucky shot for me, I was out to photograph birds one hot Arizona summer morning
at The Riparian Preserve At Water Ranch, not that many birds were out, and although it was early I could still feel the sun beating down on me. I wondered over to another pond and thought "While maybe there will at least be some butterflies over by the flowers" As if someone heard my thoughts I looked over and saw this
Queen butterfly basking in the soft glow of the morning light. Her wings were spread open and I thought to myself as I focused my camera "Thank you for something as small as a butterfly" that made my day.
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The queen Butterfly (Danaus gilippus) is a North and South American butterfly in the family Nymphalidae (the brush-foots) with a wingspan of 2.75 3.25" (70 88mm). They seem to be the most common here in Arizona in the summer months. Fine Art America watermark will not appear on purchased artwork.
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November 11th, 2012
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Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #15 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.....L/F/Tw
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
Anita Faye
Nature's true beauty Ruth ;) Featured on Groovy Butterflies! http://fineartamerica.com/groups/groovy-butterflies.html
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