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Giant Swallowtail on Hoary Vervain

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Posted by Wayne Rhodus on July 5, 2008 at 11:53 PM
Giant Swallowtail on Hoary Vervain
I forced myself to get away today and took a drive in the Glacial Hills, found in extreme northeastern Kansas. I was out scouting for scenic locations but while travelling along a backroad near the Missouri river I came across a small hillside meadow teaming with wildflowers and butterflies. I had to stop and shoot even though the lightly overcast skies were giving way to sunny conditions in the early afternoon.

Giant swallowtail butterfly on hoary vervain ... I think. Thanks for looking! :wavey:
Posted by Tim Buchanan on July 6, 2008 at 3:11 AM
Nice capture, Wayne - beautifully rendered!!
Posted by Glenn Carter on July 6, 2008 at 5:49 AM
Nice job Wayne. I like the color contrast. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by Rob Graham on July 6, 2008 at 11:13 AM
well done Wayne
Posted by Angela Classen on July 6, 2008 at 8:21 PM
I believe you're right on both counts. Nice the swallowtail posed so well for you on such a lovely wildflower. Very pretty!
Posted by Tom Kennon on July 6, 2008 at 9:30 PM
Wayne, this is nice all around. I really like the DOF for the subjects with the subtle backgound.
Posted by Brad Mangas on July 6, 2008 at 11:56 PM
Glad to see you getting out to do some shooting Wayne. Even with the bright skies you got a very nice capture. Beautiful Swallowtail, the dark color really looks good here.
Get out more bud, it'll do ya good!

Brad
Posted by Bill Dark on July 7, 2008 at 9:23 AM
This is really outstanding Wayne. Great depth of field, light, composition...everything. I'm glad to know what those purple flowers are now - they're beautiful.
Posted by John Moore on July 7, 2008 at 1:56 PM
Beautiful shot Wayne.