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26-OCT-2004

10/26/04

I was on my way in the door to visit with John when I spied this pretty fellow.
I'm reasonably sure it is a Pipevine Swallowtail. The fun thing was there
was another smaller one trying to chase it away from the flowers, or get romantic,
I'm not sure, but it was so much fun to watch. I've never seen an aggressive butterfly before. This one finally gave up and left.

And for any of you shivering in the cold already, see this: http://www.pbase.com/petesie/image/35563894

Nikon Coolpix 4500
1/271s f/4.6 at 17.7mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Pedro Libório27-Oct-2004 20:28
absolutly wonderful colors!!!
you know I am a fan of your butterflys!!!
Stu27-Oct-2004 19:05
Nice
René Gysi27-Oct-2004 11:03
Wonderful composition with good light and nice colours.
Argishti Khachik27-Oct-2004 08:40
WOW, very beautiful shot petesie. Lovely colors and composition. Great details.
cheers
laine8227-Oct-2004 07:59
beautiful capture.
jypsee27-Oct-2004 02:53
My books are all still in my car so I can't look this up for you; but it sure is beautiful!!
Karen Leaf27-Oct-2004 02:14
You gather the most incredible details in your shots. Just amazing.
Katie Chew27-Oct-2004 01:29
Beautiful!
Larry Ahern27-Oct-2004 01:16
Wonderful shot!!
Carmen27-Oct-2004 00:49
I miss our butterflies already. There were a couple cabbage whites puttering about the yard, but...they just don't count. This is a beautiful shot; very similar to the Black Swallowtails we get up here, but I do see the differences.
Elaine (etfitz)26-Oct-2004 23:34
Beautiful!
Guest 26-Oct-2004 23:11
Nice capture, Petesie. It's a beauty.

So, either guarding the flowers, or getting romantic, huh?! Interesting parallel. ;) LOL :)-
Guest 26-Oct-2004 23:05
This is beautiful,, and I like it better uncropped. Lots of flavor here. Ohh and leave those northern people alone!! LOL
Coleen 26-Oct-2004 22:47
Gorgeous.
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