Eastern Swallowtails Mating
mating butterflies15 total reviews
Comment from allanoak
Wow, that is a first for me to see mating butterflies. You would think nature would have them mating above ground as they would be less vulnerable for sure.
You did a great job to capture them so well and sharp. Cropping was a good idea as it was totally focues on them. Nice.
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Wow, that is a first for me to see mating butterflies. You would think nature would have them mating above ground as they would be less vulnerable for sure.
You did a great job to capture them so well and sharp. Cropping was a good idea as it was totally focues on them. Nice.
Comment Written 04-Jun-2025
Comment from Charlotte Morse
Gosh yes, I would have expected them almost anywhere but on the ground! What an interesting find!
Excellent shot too, beautifully in focus with excellent DOF and composition and natural colours (I hate it when people over-saturate!).
Very good luck in the contest!
Charlotte
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Gosh yes, I would have expected them almost anywhere but on the ground! What an interesting find!
Excellent shot too, beautifully in focus with excellent DOF and composition and natural colours (I hate it when people over-saturate!).
Very good luck in the contest!
Charlotte
Comment Written 04-Jun-2025
Comment from Brendaartwork18
O suppose terra firma is more stable than wafting on top of a flower lol. This is unusual and interesting. It appears cleanly focused in all that activity. Colours are vibrant and their markings clear. Its an appealing presentation.
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2025
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O suppose terra firma is more stable than wafting on top of a flower lol. This is unusual and interesting. It appears cleanly focused in all that activity. Colours are vibrant and their markings clear. Its an appealing presentation.
Comment Written 03-Jun-2025
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2025
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Hi Brenda, I was totally surprised to come across these two! You never know when something special like this may cross your path. SO glad I was able to capture it! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the great review! :o) Nancy
Comment from Ray Gordon
Hi Nancy, Wow a wrestling match between two Swallowtails right there in the tall grass and clover. Are they doing what I think they are doing. I haven't been good at titling my work lately but this piece, if it were mine I would call it 'Splendor in the Grass'. So cool Nancy, you seek and you find, a beautiful scene. Amazing. Ray
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2025
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Hi Nancy, Wow a wrestling match between two Swallowtails right there in the tall grass and clover. Are they doing what I think they are doing. I haven't been good at titling my work lately but this piece, if it were mine I would call it 'Splendor in the Grass'. So cool Nancy, you seek and you find, a beautiful scene. Amazing. Ray
Comment Written 03-Jun-2025
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2025
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Hi Ray, These guys are doing exactly what you think they're doing! LOL I love your title for this! Romance is definitely in the air and so is a little hanky-panky! I also love how splendor fits the lovely beauty of a butterfly! You can't go wrong with that title! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and the wonderful review! :o) Nancy
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You are welcome Nancy t'is my pleasure. Ray
Comment from Shadow catcher
Oh goody, butterfly porn-LOL!!! That's why you should always have your camera with you to capture scenes like this! I was able to photograph a pair of Monarchs mating last year, the first time I've ever been able to do so, and I've only seen it about three times. Would love to have gotten this shot! Excellent focus and color saturation, a great entry for the contest, Nancy, best wishes to you, and congrats on a great photo! :)
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2025
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Oh goody, butterfly porn-LOL!!! That's why you should always have your camera with you to capture scenes like this! I was able to photograph a pair of Monarchs mating last year, the first time I've ever been able to do so, and I've only seen it about three times. Would love to have gotten this shot! Excellent focus and color saturation, a great entry for the contest, Nancy, best wishes to you, and congrats on a great photo! :)
Comment Written 02-Jun-2025
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2025
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Butterfly porn! .....apparently you see it more than I do! LOL !! This is the first time I've seen butterflies mating. I have seen dragonflies though! Love that their bodies sometimes form a heart. To know you would have have loved to get this shot means a lot to me! Your photography is always top notch! Thank you so much for the awesome 6 star review! I feel so honored by it! :o) Nancy
Comment from JirinaInspire
Great moment to capture these two as they are mating on this holiday weekend.
Wonderful colors and composition Nancy and so nice to view. Thank you for sharing it!
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2025
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Great moment to capture these two as they are mating on this holiday weekend.
Wonderful colors and composition Nancy and so nice to view. Thank you for sharing it!
Comment Written 02-Jun-2025
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2025
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Hi Jirina, A swallowtail is always a joy to capture! To see these two together was something special! Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for the great review! :o) Nancy
Comment from MKFlood
cool capture. he angle of the shot of this butterfly is great. the clarity is great. the capture of the light is great. the presentation is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2025
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cool capture. he angle of the shot of this butterfly is great. the clarity is great. the capture of the light is great. the presentation is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.
Comment Written 02-Jun-2025
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2025
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Hi Mark, It's not every day when you come across something like this!
I feel so lucky yo come across these two! Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for the great review! :o) Nancy
Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn
This would definitely have been a moment in time that would've been hard to capture. Had you not been there the right moment to do so. The colours tones and textures are very well done and presented. Isn't nature grand. I bet their babies are going going to be beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2025
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This would definitely have been a moment in time that would've been hard to capture. Had you not been there the right moment to do so. The colours tones and textures are very well done and presented. Isn't nature grand. I bet their babies are going going to be beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 02-Jun-2025
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2025
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Thank you so much Maureen for the exquisite review!! Timing is everything! I'm so glad I came across these two! To me this was a once in a lifetime picture! I'm thrilled you enjoyed this so much!
:o) Nancy
Comment from suffolkbrian
guess you was surprised to see this,i have never seen this and have been to a couple of butterfly farms,they do look though kinda strange but whos to judge the position they were in,ha.ha....Brian
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2025
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guess you was surprised to see this,i have never seen this and have been to a couple of butterfly farms,they do look though kinda strange but whos to judge the position they were in,ha.ha....Brian
Comment Written 02-Jun-2025
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2025
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Hi Brian, I was very surprised to see this! I've never seen two butterflies mating! when you have two beauties like this how can you resist not taking a picture! Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for the great review! :o) Nancy
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you are welcome
Comment from nikman
A good looking image presented here into the competition! Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us a very enjoyable view of those amorous insects. Like their coloured wings. Well done and good luck!
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2025
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A good looking image presented here into the competition! Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us a very enjoyable view of those amorous insects. Like their coloured wings. Well done and good luck!
Comment Written 02-Jun-2025
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2025
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Hi Nik, There was no way I was going to miss getting a shot of these lovely insects! I'm glad you enjoyed! Thanks for the great review!
:o) Nancy