Sunday, May 8, 2011

Malachite

My favorite butterfly is the Malachite Butterfly and I was a little disappointed when I didn’t see any in this year’s spring showing of butterflies at the Desert Botanical Garden.  I visited several times and on my last visit, I finally saw one and only one.  They arrange sliced oranges on various feeder plates inside the pavilion to give the butterflies something to taste other than the large variety of flowers.  The one lone malachite butterfly that I saw was sitting on an orange slice on a rather colorful glass dish.  I think the combination of colors makes an interesting photo.
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19 comments:

  1. KathyMay 8, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    This is a beautiful shot. I love the muted colors.

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  2. CindyMay 8, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    I have never seen this butterfly, it is beautiful. Lovely shot.

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  3. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comMay 8, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    Well, you know how Julie feels about butterflies. She will enjoy seeing this. I wonder if they have this variety in the wild in Arizona.

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  4. UnknownMay 8, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    This is truly gorgeous, Sharon! It's a brilliant composition.

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  5. JackMay 8, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    What a beautiful butterfly, Sharon. I don't know much about them, although I enjoy seeing the colorful ones. We have a place in Florida, and this past winter we re-landscaped the back and included several plants that lure butterflies. So glad to have their company.

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  6. AnonymousMay 8, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    What a beautiful photo! I love how the dish complements those gorgeous wings. Great shot, Sharon.

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  7. Regina KMay 8, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Amazing photo, those wings are really gorgeous.

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  8. BirdmanMay 8, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Not a butterfly guy, but I like this shot.

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  9. RandyMay 8, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Getting his vitamin C. What a beauty!

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  10. tracyMay 8, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Gorgeous shot. I don't think I have ever seen one of these.

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  11. JudyMay 8, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    This is a gorgeous shot! Just right.

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  12. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comMay 8, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    epic image. great lighting and color

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  13. KateMay 8, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    The colours blend so well with one another, and your butterfly is perfect...every detail. Worth the wait, Sharon.

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  14. T. BecqueMay 8, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Great shot! You're right, this butterful is beautiful.

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  15. glendaMay 8, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Getting his morning O.J. Really nice shot!

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  16. LowellMay 8, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    The Malachite (and why do they call it that?) looks like a stained-glass window...gorgeous creature and a very nice shot!

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  17. RedPatMay 8, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    He/she is a beauty! Great pic and like you say - great colour combo.

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  18. MagpieMay 9, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    So pretty! And I agree, the colors work very well in the photo. What a gorgeous butterfly.

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  19. EricMay 10, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    Great picture! I love the colors.

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