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Tag Archives: taking minerals

American Painted Lady Butterfly

Posted December 12, 2011
Filed under Painted Lady, Raccoon Creek State Park, PA

American painted lady butterfly photographed at Raccoon Creek State Park, PA

Try getting a macro photograph of an American Painted Lady butterfly taking minerals on a trail! 9 of 10 times it’s gone before you set up. Then after 3 exposures–it’s gone.

We always try to get several dozen images of a fresh, beautiful individual, so that we can hope to score a very fine image. This American painted lady cooperated on all scores.

On our screensaver, the large blue dots are gem-like. It’s wings express startling patterns that rival the creations of the finest jewelry houses.

Why do males predominate when we find similar species taking minerals on trails?

Jeffrey

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