Cocoon

Artist: Ken Boxsell
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Cocoon

Its a Monarch Butterfly in its final stages. Hope you like it and thanks for dropping by.

Cocoon belongs to the following groups:

Animal Kingdom, Birds and Creatures of Flight, Butterflies, Skippers, Moths, & Other Winged Insects, Green!, Insects, Bugs and Creepy Crawlies, Macro Untouched and Mother Nature's Finest

John Radosevich, 2 months ago

great shot, lighting is super
Ken Boxsell in reply to John Radosevich’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks very much photosb
Janine Hewlett, 2 months ago

Fantastic capture!! Great lighting!!
Krys Bailey, 2 months ago

This is amazing, Ken! Beautiful capture and such an unusual state to see this butterfly in.
Ken Boxsell in reply to Janine Hewlett’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks very much Janine
jesika, 2 months ago

This is super. Do you remember where you saw it so you can monitor and hopefully capture the birth?
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Ken Boxsell in reply to Krys Bailey’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks heaps Krys. It was a real pain getting the butterfly to show through. I tried just about every light and angle mentionable.
Ken Boxsell in reply to jesika’s comment, 2 months ago

I was hoping for the same jesika. Unfortunately I was working at the time it emerged but I must of just missed it because it was sitting on a rose bush right next to the chrysalis
Ellen, 2 months ago

How beautiful, very interesting capture!
Rosina Lamberti, 2 months ago

Fantastic capture!!
jesika, 2 months ago

Ken, I know EXACTLY what you mean. Last summer I had masses of pupae to monitor. As soon as I saw the “Twitch” I’d drop everything & just pupa watch. Most of the little sods crawled out if the phone rang or someone came to the door. But I have got a few emerging shots. It was so exciting and I hope to do better this year.
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Ken Boxsell in reply to Ellen’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks so very much Ellen
Ken Boxsell in reply to Rosina Lamberti’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks for dropping by Rosina and leaving such a lovely comment
Ken Boxsell in reply to jesika’s comment, 2 months ago

Same for me Jesika. Better luck next year
jacqi, 2 months ago

Amazing photo. The lighting is great. It would be lovely to see the butterfly emerging.
Ken Boxsell, 2 months ago

Yes I must admit it was a small disappointment when I missed it but I suppose if it were always easy there would be no real fun. Thanks heaps jacqi
eyestrange, 2 months ago

it GLOWS – what wonderful light and comp – beautiful
Ken Boxsell in reply to eyestrange’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks so much Pat. This one was certainly a challenge for me
EmmaLeigh, 2 months ago

Ken, this is stellar! My daughter and I “raised” monarchs last summer, and were priviledged to witness one emerging. She was so excited that it was hard for her to hold the camera still, but the shots were fantastic! Nothing like seeing them going from egg to butterfly! Your capture is truly wonderful – I would never have thought about lighting it up, or the black background. Thanks for sharing this!
Ken Boxsell, 2 months ago

Thanks you so much for dropping by and leaving such a wonderful comment Emma
joak, 2 months ago

magic ken do you have any monarch shots to see what it really looks like your stuff is always fascinating
ajax, 2 months ago

Brilliant vibrant and bonus GREEN love green congrats
tjmimagery, 2 months ago

Another excellent image Ken, well done with the lighting.
ApeArt, 2 months ago

wow can’t wait to see it hatch…
Lorraine Deroon, 2 months ago

Awesome image! Great translucence!
digitalmidge, 2 months ago

Ken this is really a lovely picture, I just love the colour and the low key background.. ;-)
Jan Piller, 2 months ago

Oh I love the light you have captured – like you have captured light in a cocoon!
KCphoto, 2 months ago

Beautiful comp, color & lighting :)K
Loreto Bautist..., 2 months ago

Love the lighting here…the subject pops out with the dark background. Well done.
Gail Bridger, 2 months ago

Beautiful!!!!
The creation of life is always beautiful no matter what it is,,,great work!
Ken Boxsell in reply to Jan Piller’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Jan
Ken Boxsell in reply to KCphoto’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you so much KC
Ken Boxsell in reply to Loreto Bautista Jr.’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks heaps Loreto
Ken Boxsell in reply to Gail Bridger’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you so much Gail
Ken Boxsell in reply to joak’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks joak. I have got a few i will put one up in a few days mate
Ken Boxsell in reply to ajax’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks heaps ajax
Ken Boxsell in reply to tjmimagery’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks heaps tjm.
Ken Boxsell in reply to ApeArt’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks ApeArt. Will put it up soon.
Ken Boxsell in reply to Lorraine Deroon’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks heaps Lorraine
Ken Boxsell in reply to digitalmidge’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks so much for the wonderful support Zoe
Megan Dacy, 2 months ago

Wow. This is phenominal.
Leslie Battjes, 2 months ago

That’s fantastic, Ken! I’ve never seen one like this.
Ken Boxsell in reply to Megan Dacy’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks heaps Megan
Ken Boxsell in reply to Leslie Battjes’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you so much Leslie
Inishiata, 2 months ago

Superb details – love the colours and lighting
Ken Boxsell in reply to Inishiata’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you very much Inshiata
Carol & Kev Ha..., 2 months ago

Wow, magical shot Ken, beautiful lighting!!
Ken Boxsell in reply to Carol & Kev Haberle’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you so much Carol
Helen Bascom KMA, 2 months ago

Your lighting is superb. Beautifully done.
Ken Boxsell in reply to Helen Bascom KMA’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you so much Helen
Stuart Rose, about 1 month ago

I love the simplicity of this image, really really nice
Ken Boxsell in reply to Stuart Rose’s comment, about 1 month ago

Thank you so much Stuart.
frozenfa, about 1 month ago

omg, this is gorgeous!!! absolutely love the colors!!
where did you find this? =D
Ken Boxsell in reply to frozenfa’s comment, about 1 month ago

Its was just in my back yard. Thanks for dropping by and leaving such a lovely comment
frozenfa, about 1 month ago

wow… so nice!! so has it turn into a butterfly already? =D
Sandy Stewart, about 1 month ago

This is a lovely simple composition and the glowing light through the cocoon is beautiful!
Robyn Carter, about 1 month ago

Love the colours in this :) the lighting really brings it out :)
Ken Boxsell in reply to Robyn Carter’s comment, about 1 month ago

Thank you so much Robyn
CherishAtHome, about 1 month ago

Stunning backlighting… just so crisp.
Ken Boxsell in reply to CherishAtHome’s comment, about 1 month ago

Thank you so much Cherish
mikrin, 2 days ago

This is amazing Ken! With the back lighting you can see the butterfly inside!! Wonderful!!!
Ken Boxsell in reply to mikrin’s comment, 2 days ago

Thank you so much Mikrin