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Copyright: Larry Doyle (techranger) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 202 W: 9 N: 862] (2676)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-09-01
Categories: Insects
Camera: Panasonic Lumix FZ20
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-09-04 4:53
Viewed: 271
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I don't have the success of others in taking photographs of butterflies but on occasion the Creator allows me to capture one (when it becomes transfixed) in spite of my failing hand-eye coordination. :)

This is a very common Cabbage White butterfly (Pieris rapae). Cabbage Whites were introduced to America from Europe around 1860. They spread quickly and are found all over the world now.

"Slow down and enjoy life. It's not only the scenery you miss by going too fast - you also miss the sense of where you are going and why." - Eddie Cantor

Taken hand-held, fully extended 12X zoom, auto everything, on a very bright September late-morning in a herb garden... not sure of the flower pictured here but I think it is Lavender Hyssop.

Also known as Anise Hyssop and licorice mint, Lavender Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) is a native Midwestern U.S. perennial that was commonly used as for tea and medicinal remedies by Native Americans. It is as useful in the kitchen as it is beautiful. The leaves and flowers make a refreshing licorice-fruity tasting tea and can be tossed in salads. The lavender-blue flower spikes can be harvested for fresh or dried floral arrangements. Plant it in a border or near a pathway, so you can enjoy its refreshing scent as you pass by. It may also be grown on a sunny windowsill in the winter for a refreshing reminder of summer. Note it's characteristic square stem... common in mints.
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Hello Larry,

This is a great capture with beautiful colors, sharpness & details. Nice pose & POV. Well done & TFS.

Regards

Umar

Larry,
Wonderful capture, great sharpness details, good light,POV.
Mariana

Hi Larry,

Woh! fantastic butterfly shoted with your Lumix FZ20, is seen very well accompanied with his always excellents flowers!

Good job!... well compound and replete of good colos and very well worked lights.

Very ver thank for the documental note!... is useful to learn!

TFS and happy WE for you!

Jesús

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-09-04 16:13]

Hi Larry,

Not only is this a beautiful Cabbage White but a beautiful picture with the wonderful flowers. The butterfly is perfect with excellent colors, shadings and details. The setting and composition are exquisite. Have a wonderful weekend.

Jane

hello Larry

beautifully composed close-up photo with fine POV
and appropriate framing, fine focus to the foreground
with excellent sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

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  • livius Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 182 W: 0 N: 301] (1175)
  • [2009-09-05 13:55]

Hello Larry
good pose of the Pieris Rapae with great sharpness and good details on these delicate flowers. Optimal focusing and light.
Livio

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