Elegant Beauty
Last one for today guys lol I promise. sorry about all the uploads. Only a few more but I will leave those until tomorrow. :)
Papilio rumanzovia, also called Scarlet Mormon is a very impressive butterfly from Australasia / Indomalaya ecozone (Australia). The first description was in 1821 by Eschscholtz. The wingspan is about 12.0 – 14.0 cm. The Scarlet Mormon is a member of the family PAPILIONIDAE. The butterfly is black with great scarlet cycles.
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velveteagle
This insect is beautiful.. Love the whole capture.. Well done TC…
tuffcookie replied
Thanks so much Velvet. I couldn’t find out what type he is but I was fascinated with him. I absolutely love this image. I’m still astounded by his nature beauty and pride.
velveteagle
Papilio rumanzovia, also called Scarlet Mormon is a very impressive butterfly from Australasia / Indomalaya ecozone (Australia). The first description was in 1821 by Eschscholtz. The wingspan is about 12.0 – 14.0 cm. The Scarlet Mormon is a member of the family PAPILIONIDAE. The butterfly is black with great scarlet cycles.
Great Image ..
http://flickr.com/photos/57932374@N00/914229636
tuffcookie replied
wow thanks Velvet :) can i add your description to the image? I always like to add information to my images if possible.
velveteagle
You sure can.. Thanks for asking…
tuffcookie replied
Thanks Velvet! your quite welcome. :)
photosbylefty
just a magnificent creature yiu have captured it beautifully TC!
tuffcookie replied
Thank you so much John, I was drenched in humidity but was well worth it.
SNAPPYDAVE
absolutely glorious (to use Hillarys words) ... really good my friend XXX (big kisses on this one)
tuffcookie replied
aww… sniffles. thanks hun :) this is one of my fav’s from the day
rojaburbujita
fantastic macro indeed..great shot
tuffcookie replied
Thanks Honey. I absolutely love this one. and considering how hot and humid it was in there i’m amazed it turned out so well lol.
BigD
It’s vivid and vibrant, tuffcookie BigD
tuffcookie
thank you BiGD. i’m quite happy with this one. I smile everytime i see it lol
Sensiworld
A beauty !!
tuffcookie replied
Thanks so much Sylvia :)
Glen Allen
Kelly I think this is the favorite of all your close-ups, its crisp and the contrast in the red and blue between the flower and insect is great. Top marks. Well done.
Jennifer Potter
These colors are unbelieveable! Great work!!!!
Ozlem E
Wow! You have some great shots!! This is an amazing butterfly!!
tuffcookie replied
Aww thanks so much My dear! I do love this one as well. One shot in the hottest and most humid temps and it worked perfectly :)
turtlepath
Great capture-they move constantly! Great work
tuffcookie replied
Thank you Janice. They do move constantly. This one had only stopped for a few seconds. Any idea what type this one is?
NICKY7
Nice photograph
tuffcookie replied
Thanks NIcky! I’m not sure when you commented on this shot. So my apolagies for missing your comment. I’ve missed a few lately. lol.
Katagram
please delete the above..I am sorry
tuffcookie replied
No worries katagram. thank you so much for the wonderful feature! this has always been on of my favorite images :)
Katagram
BobJohnson
Congratulations on your Feature.
Bob
tuffcookie replied
Thank you so much robert! what a wonderful surprise to wake to ;)
LavenderMoon
Cookie.. this is just an awesome achievement… beautiful!!
tuffcookie replied
Thank you sweetie! this is still one of my favorite shots
lorilee
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!