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Butterflies

99 images Created 7 Feb 2014

When we think of the perfect subject for art and photography, butterflies are often at the top of the list. With their vivid colors and delicate wings, they offer an endless array of creative possibilities. As an artist or photographer, capturing the essence of these winged beauties is an incredibly fulfilling experience. Every butterfly is unique, from the patterns on its wings to the iridescent hues it radiates in the sunlight. Through art and photography, we can capture these details and bring the magic of butterflies to life. Additionally, focusing on butterflies in art and photography can promote vital conversations around the importance of conservation efforts. Many butterfly species around the world are facing habitat destruction, climate change, and other threats. By showcasing the beauty of butterflies and highlighting their importance in our environment, we can inspire action to protect and conserve them for generations to come. In short, butterflies are a wonderful subject for art and photography, offering a fascinating glimpse into the beauty and fragility of the natural world.
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  • Nora tiptoed through the dew-kissed grass, feeling the blades tickle her bare feet. Her camera in hand, she spotted a congregation of monarch butterflies congregating in a field. With careful precision, she captured their beauty, ensuring the shallow focus highlighted the crisp details of their wings. The photo-realistic image showcased the butterflies' vibrant tones, transforming the still frame into a portal of nature's majesty.<br />
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As Nora gazed at the photograph, the rich color tones drew her into the world of the butterflies. Their wings seemed to defy gravity, capturing the essence of freedom. Against the moody backdrop, their flight became an act of rebellion against the constraints of the earth. Nora could almost hear the butterflies' silent declaration of independence.<br />
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Lost in thought, Nora contemplated the symbolism of their flight. She saw herself in the butterflies, seeking to break free from her own limitations and explore uncharted territories. The image urged her to chase her dreams relentlessly, just as the monarchs did. It reminded her that sometimes, to achieve true freedom, one must have the courage to embrace the unknown and spread their wings like the rebellious butterflies before her.
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  • The morning mist descended upon the field as a soft golden light bathed the landscape. In that ethereal realm, a flock of monarch butterflies emerged, their delicate wings glistening with morning dew. The shallow focus of the photograph captured the crisp details of their intricate patterns, making it seem as if they could flutter off the paper. Every vibrant hue in their wings was brought to life, painting a photo-realistic scene that seemed almost too magical to be real.<br />
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As the monarchs took flight, their graceful dance filled the air with a sense of wonder. The rich color tones painted a vivid picture of their journey, their hues radiating against the moody backdrop. It was as though the butterflies carried the secrets of the world with them, whispering their stories to the wind.<br />
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Sarah stood at the edge of the field, her heart captivated by the mesmerizing spectacle. It was a moment of pure enchantment, as if the world itself had transformed into a dream. The moodiness of the scene added to the mystique, deepening her connection with the butterflies. She marveled at their ability to soar freely, carrying with them the dreams and hopes of all who witnessed their flight.
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  • The sun had just risen over the field, casting a rosy glow over the landscape. The air was quiet, except for the gentle rustling of the grass, and the occasional flap of a butterfly's wings. Then, as if on cue, the monarchs began to take off. Hundreds of them, their wings beating in unison, soared through the air. The shallow focus of the photo captured the intricate details of each butterfly, highlighting the unique patterns on their wings.<br />
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As the butterflies migrated, they followed a path that had been practiced for generations. Seeing them in action was a sight to behold. The photo-realistic image made it feel as if you were right there with them, soaring through the air. The rich color tones made the scene feel warm and comforting, despite the sense of fleetingness that hung in the air.<br />
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As Sarah watched, she couldn't help but feel a sense of awe. The migration was a reminder of the power of nature, and the beauty that could be found even in the most fleeting moments. The moody atmosphere added a sense of melancholy, underscoring the fact that such moments were rare. She savored it, grateful for the chance to witness the great migration at least once in her life.
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  • José stood at the edge of the field, marveling at the sight before him. A sea of orange and black wings stretched out before him as the monarch butterflies took off, one by one. Crisp details captured the intricate patterns on their wings, making each one look photo-realistic. The rich color tones, illuminated by the setting sun, cast a warm glow over the scene. Jose felt a sense of awe as he watched the butterflies taking off and soaring through the air.<br />
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As he stood there, he reflected on his own journey of transformation. Years ago, he had been a caterpillar, plodding along on the ground. But like the butterflies, he had transformed into his own version of beauty. Now, as he watched the monarchs taking flight, he felt inspired to continue growing and evolving. The moody atmosphere of the scene added a touch of mystique to the moment, fueling his imagination and filling him with possibilities.
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  • With each click of the shutter, I feel my connection with nature deepen as I capture the essence of this Monarch butterfly on the flower. The crisp details delicately etched in the photograph reveal a world of intricate beauty, unmasking the butterfly's ethereal patterns and the mesmerizing texture of its wings. The photo-realistic quality transports the viewer to that precise moment, as if they too can feel the gentle flutter of the butterfly's wings. The rich color tones and creamy bokeh create a harmonious backdrop, enhancing the breathtaking beauty showcased in this insanely detailed image.
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  • As I crouch down beside the blooming flower, my heart races with excitement. Peering through the viewfinder, I focus on capturing the Monarch butterfly in all its glory. The crisp details of its delicate wings, the photo-realistic rendition of its mesmerizing patterns, and the rich color tones that seem to defy imagination - I become transfixed by this tiny creature's beauty. The insanely detailed photograph is a testament to my dedication and passion for capturing every minute aspect with precision. The creamy bokeh in the background adds a touch of magic, making this photograph a true work of art.
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  • A Butterfly in Patriotic Colors of Red, White and Blue
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  • Visions of butterflies in a field of blowing dandelions
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  • A Monarch Butterfly Rests On Purple Flowering Chives in Evening Light
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  • Poking a macro lens into the weeds can reveal some hidden magic.
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  • This beautiful black bodied swallowtail is black with shiny blue or green wings. It has blue between two rows of orange spots on the underside of the hind wings and the colors on the upper side of the hind wings have one row of white spots. The caterpillars look like small snakes, having large eyespots; they hide in folded leaves during the day and come out to feed in the evenings. The chrysalis is either brown or green resembling the stem in which it is attached. These butterflies are a pleasure to watch and a welcome visitor to any garden.
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  • A Glory Morning Butterfly Backed By Glistening Morning Light
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  • The spicebush swallowtail butterfly is a large, dark swallowtail. It is one of our most beautiful and interesting swallowtails. All developmental stages are great examples of adaptive coloration. The wingspread range is 4.1 to 5.6 cm. The upper surface of the fore wings is black with a narrow marginal row and a broader submarginal row of light yellow row spots. The upper surfaces of the hind wings also have the rows of spots, but they are light green in color. The median areas of the hind wings are dusted with blue in females and blue-green to green in males.
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  • The longwing butterflies have unusually long lifespans and high fecundity rates, which largely result from their augmented diet. Instead of surviving on food stores from the larval stage or solely sipping flower nectar, adult longwing butterflies are avid pollen eaters. These trait make them eminently suitable for butterfly farming and butterfly gardening. Also, Adult Longwings may live for several months, much longer than most butterflies.<br />
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The longwing butterflies are also known as Heliconians. They are brightly colored butterflies with long forewings. Once placed in their own family, they are now considered closely related to the fritillaries. Larvae of most longwings  feed on passion vines, and this host plant imparts noxious chemicals to the larvae which are carried over to the adult butterflies. This relationship is identical to the monarch butterflies' reliance on its host plant, milkweed, for defense. Predators find these chemicals distasteful and avoid eating the butterflies.
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  • The Cynthia group of colourful butterflies, commonly called painted ladies, comprises a subgenus of the genus Vanessa in the Family Nymphalidae. They are well known throughout most of the world.
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  • You can find this beautiful Paper Kite Butterfly at the Saint Louis Zoo Butterfly House.
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  • A flowing Monarch perched on a vibrant chive against a soft blue backdrop. The Monarch butterfly is a milkweed butterfly, in the family Nymphalidae. It is perhaps the best known of all North American butterflies
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  • A gorgeous butterfly hanging out on a leaf at the Butterfly House at the Saint Louis Zoo.
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  • Two beautiful butterflies hanging out on a flower pot at the Butterfly House at the Saint Louis Zoo.
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  • This moth was hanging out on the screen of my gazebo. The face of this moth reminds me of a bat.
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  • A Paper Kite Butterfly smelling the roses at the Butterfly House at the Saint Louis Zoo.
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  • A Monarch Butterfly perched on wild chives on a moody overcast morning in a Wentzville, Missouri field
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  • A Vanessa Atalanta (Red Admiral) Butterfly perched atop a vibrant pink flowering thistle. This large butterfly is identified by its striking dark brown, red, and black wing pattern. More specifically, the dark wings possess orange bands that cross the fore wings and on the outer edge of the hind wings; white spots on the dorsal fore wings near the front margin; reddish bars on dorsal surface of all four wings.
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  • Adult Vanessa virginiensis feed on nectar almost exclusively, including dogbane, aster, goldenrod, marigold, selfheal, common milkweed, and vetch.
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  • A Paper Kite Butterfly Rests On Top Of Fluid Pink Floral Blossoms In The Garden.<br />
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The Paper Kite, Rice Paper, or Large Tree Nymp butterfly (Idea leuconoe) is known especially for its presence in butterfly greenhouses and live butterfly expositions. The Paper Kite is of Southeast Asian origin.
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  • A closeup of what I believe to be a Clipper Butterfly in the garden on my Aster flowers
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  • A Monarch Butterfly in Fluid Style Perches atop A Yellow Wildflower During Afternoon Showers.<br />
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The monarch is famous for its southward migration and northward return in summer from Canada to Mexico and Baja California which spans the life of three to four generations of the butterfly<br />
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Monarchs are especially noted for their lengthy annual migration. In North America, they make massive southward migrations starting in August until the first frost. A northward migration takes place in the spring. The monarch is the only butterfly that migrates both north and south as the birds do on a regular basis, but no single individual makes the entire round trip. Female monarchs deposit eggs for the next generation during these migrations.<br />
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Monarch butterflies are poisonous or distasteful to birds and mammals because of the presence of the cardiac glycosides contained in milkweed consumed by the larvae. The bright colors of larvae and adults are thought to function as warning colors. During hibernation, monarch butterflies sometimes suffer losses because hungry birds pick through them looking for the butterflies with the least amount of poison, but in the process kill those they reject.
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  • Monarch butterflies embark on a marvelous migratory phenomenon. They travel between 1,200 and 2,800 miles or more from the United States and Canada to central Mexican forests. There the butterflies hibernate in the mountain forests, where a less extreme climate provides them a better chance to survive. The monarch butterfly is known by scientists as Danaus plexippus, which in Greek literally means "sleepy transformation." The name evokes the species' ability to hibernate and metamorphize. Adult monarch butterflies possess two pairs of brilliant orange-red wings, featuring black veins and white spots along the edges. Males, who possess distinguishing black dots along the veins of their wings, are slightly bigger than females. Each adult butterfly lives only about four to five weeks.
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  • A tiny green butterfly in a adds some brightness to the early morning
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  • A Monarch Butterfly perched atop yellow wildflowers on a backdrop of Faded Green
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  • Visions of Monarch Butterflies Adorn tiny floral blooms against a backdrop of greeen
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  • The American Painted Lady or American Lady is a butterfly found throughout North America. Vanessa virginiensis lives in flowery habitats, usually in mountains. The larvae feed on various Asteraceae, especially the cudweeds of genus Gnaphalium
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  • A tiny butterfly lands on tom of a white wildflower
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