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Double-Teamed

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted March 18, 2015107 views6 comments

Two Giant Swallowtails in pursuit of the female, from last year..
Managed to get all three in focus, two in flight.

The dark background is a shadowed area beneath our pecan tree.
F/11, 1/1250th, ISO 1250, 1D M3, 300mm f/2.8 + 1.4x, no flash @ 12:35pm. Clear/sunny.

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Jim Lockhart on March 18, 2015 at 12:14 PM

I was looking through my files of butterflies too, but only could find one with 1 1/2 Monarchs, so nice grab on this one Howard. Great sharpness and background too. Could almost be a time-lapse; did you choreograph the butterflies?

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Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on March 18, 2015 at 12:26 PM

Impressive catch!!!

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 18, 2015 at 8:14 PM

Ah yes, your "dancing" Giant Swallowtails, Howard. Definitely an outstanding action catch. Good to see a post from you.

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on March 18, 2015 at 9:33 PM

Reminds me of a multiple exposure of a single subject in motion. Nice and sharp with lots of action.............................Jim

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Comment posted by Rick Turner on March 20, 2015 at 10:33 AM

Great capture Howard.

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on March 22, 2015 at 10:31 PM

That is indeed an amazing feat you accomplished getting all three in focus.

This is fantastic action and colors are spot on. Large size is a must see.

Really nice Howard, as usual.

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