Wednesday, August 04, 2010

Greeted by Mr. Monarch

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I think it has been a while since I posted some macro shots. I oftentimes end up putting aside my macros for later posts to share our hikes and travels, which most of the time shows the landscape of places we explore. However, before I forget about these shots again ( yes, I still have probably dozens of macro butterfly shots from months ago that I have not shared yet), let me share a precious moment with Mr. Monarch I had last week.

I was walking at Balboa Park when I saw a monarch landed on a flower and started to flap its wings open and close. I came closer, but he never left. I hesitated to take out my camera from my bag, since I was skeptical that after I took my camera, he will fly away, that happens a lot of the times! But since the butterfly seemed to be enjoying flapping its wings, yet not leaving the flower, I decided to take out the camera and hoped for the best that it will not fly away. Thankfully, he did not fly away, kept on flapping its wings open and close, yet remained in the same place.
Open Wings
Same Butterfly, Same Flower, But With Closed Wings
What the butterfly was doing reminded me of the song we used to sing to a baby teaching the baby what close and open means using our hands. And then, while I was having my moment with this butterfly, suddenly a gush of other butterflies came to sight, a lot of them! I was so entertained by them that I kept on clicking here and there and had forgotten about this poor monarch. One of the butterflies landed on a daisy, and I hoped it will stay there until I am done taking picture. He did!
Monarch on a Daisy
And then, I saw another monarch so focused sipping the sweet nectar of flower. I inched myself closer but not too close to get a picture. Luckily he did not fly away, perhaps the nectar was so sweet that even my presence can not shoo him away.  
Hardworking Monarch
I had a good time with these butterflies despite I was not able to take them a picture all grouped together :( Somehow, they kept on flying here and there and did not really land in same place, otherwise, it would have been awesome, like what Ruthi had in this joyous butterflies moment. After having some wonderful time with these butterflies, I took some pictures of some flowers, which you can find it in my Salitype post here

For those who have missed some of my old macros and butterflies post, you can find some in Up Close and Personal and in B for Butterfly
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20 comments:

  1. These are just beautiful flowers. I haven't seen a Monarch in years...not since long ago in Monterey. I just love the daisy picutre since daisies are almost my favorite flower in the world. It would be a beautiful California picture framed!

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  2. So this breed of butterfly is known as Monarch? I see. :D Thanks for sharing.

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  3. my school plants swan plants for the Monarch butterflies.

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  4. These are gorgeous shots of the butterfly, Betchai! They are so colorful, and stunning.

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  5. Let's go face to face with them.

    This magnifies our joys. That's simple.

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  6. Your macros are delightful! I could look at the monarch on the daisy image all day. :)

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  7. Amazing photos of the monarch, Beth! Would you believe I have not had any butterfly photos to boast til now. For some reason, the squirrels here are friendlier than the butterflies -hahaha. Thank you for linking Salitype. I always forget to link. It is a habit I should get used to.

    PS: thank you for alerting me about the grab bag -really appreciate it! *hugs*

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  8. I love the Monarch butterfly. Maybe because it is the one we see the most. With all the variety of butterflies this is the one we see the most. This year our Mimosa tree attracted some really unique yellow butterflies so that was a treat for us.

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  9. that last shot was wow! I thought the butterfly was doing a dance by the angle. fabulous betchai!

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  10. Yes I too like the last shot .. it is the best!

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  11. Betchai, these are all masterpieces. They could transferred to canvas and sold for thousands. Just glorious shots.

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  12. Great macro shots... so vivid... so sharp... great details... awesome!

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  13. You have some beautiful macros so I'm glad you remembered to post them. I especially like the one on the daisy. The white petals and colorful monarch make a nice contrast.

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  14. Your closeup butterfly pictures are great. I especially like the last one even though it doesn't show its beautiful wings. I like seeing butterflies drinking nectar.

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  15. It's so difficult to catch butterflies on camera. How can you tell from a Mr or Miss Monarch? :)

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  16. The butterfly is beautiful. I had to show it to my daughter since she loves animals (including butterflies).

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  17. I am not so good at taking pictures while butterflies land on a flower...

    Truly I enjoyed looking at ur butterfly photography...Loved it!

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  18. excellent photos, all are winners.

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  19. it's such a delightful greeting, I hope me and baby will encounter one too

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THANK YOU SO MUCH!!