2011 Florida Butterflies

[JohnKoerner]

As fall takes off, the last of the Florida Butterflies are trying to reproduce for the winter, so thought I would post some of the butterfly shots I have got this season

Zebra Swallowtail ♂
(Eurytides marcellus)
Canon EOS 7D | Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro
Single Image | 1/160 | f/4 | ISO 320
Natural Light | Tripod | Manual Focus | Remote Switch



BARRED YELLOW ♀
(Euremia daira)
Canon EOS 7D | Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro
5-Image Stack | 1/8 | f/4.5 | ISO 320
Natural Light | Tripod | Manual Focus | Remote Switch



LONG-TAILED SKIPPER ♀
(Urbanus proteus)
Canon EOS 7D | Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro
6-Image Stack | 1/500 | f/3.5 | ISO 250
Natural Light | Tripod | Manual Focus | Remote Switch



PALAMEDES SWALLOWTAIL ♀
(Papilio palamedes)
Canon EOS 7D | Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro
Single Image | 1/125 | f/4 | ISO 320
Natural Light | Tripod | Manual Focus | Remote Switch



PIPEVINE SWALLOWTAIL ♂
(Battus philenor)
Canon EOS 7D | Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro
Single Image | 1/60 | f/5.6 | ISO 320
Pop-Up Flash | Tripod | Manual Focus | Remote Switch



JUNIPER HAIRSTREAK ♀
(Callophrys gryneus sweadneri)
Canon EOS 7D | Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro
Single Image | 1/250 | f/14 | ISO 320
Natural Light | Tripod | Manual Focus | Remote Switch

I hope you enjoy them

Jack



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[Eric Myrvaagnes]

Another lovely bunch, Jack.

Eric

[JohnKoerner]

Thank you Eric.



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[wolfnowl]

You've definitely found your niche!!

Mike.

[JohnKoerner]

Thanks Mike

Jack


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[Justan]

These are delicious!

I especially like the Long-Tailed skipper. The darker background gives the subject more pop.

[JohnKoerner]

These are delicious!

Thank you Justan, I am sincerely glad you like them

I especially like the Long-Tailed skipper. The darker background gives the subject more pop.

Interesting notation, and I agree with you, sometimes the darker background does make them pop!

Cheers!

Jack



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[rcarpenter3d]

Those look really good. Nice detail.

[JohnKoerner]

Thank you


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[JohnKoerner]

Little Metalmark ♂
(Calephelis virginiensis)
Canon EOS 7D | Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro
Single Image | 1/100 | f/6.3 | ISO 320
Natural Light | Tripod | Manual Focus | Remote Switch

Only the third one of these I have ever seen in the last 4 years ...

Jack



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[wolfnowl]

Love the contrast with the rudbeckia...  And congrats on the rare find!

Mike.

[JohnKoerner]

Thank you Mike!

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[rcarpenter3d]

Very nice!!