Birth of a Butterfly by odie

Photography • Collage • posted on Aug 22, 2005

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I finally captured the few moments when the Monarch caterpillar emerges from its chrysalis. It happened so rapidly that I barely got the camera out in time! These were all taken with a flash. The butterfly was moving around so much and it was very difficult to get a decent focus. In my excitement I guess I moved too, so some of them are blurry. Sorry. This is such a unique opportunity that I figured you'd forgive me! I numbered each picture so you can see the steps. As its wings were unfolding I decided to get shots of it next to the fully extended butterfly so you could compare the size. (The one that came out earlier that I missed.) Now they join the migration! Have a great week and thanks for views and comments. Jodie :0)

Comments (28)

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bkhook

6:15PM | Mon, 22 August 2005

Wow.. what a capture. Magnificent! Excellent work and clarity..

SelethD

6:19PM | Mon, 22 August 2005

What an experience, thats really cool. Nice camera, looks so clear and sharp I wanted to touch it. :)

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diomedes66

6:20PM | Mon, 22 August 2005

You are more than forgiven; these are superb! Well done indeed! V

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nootz

6:32PM | Mon, 22 August 2005

Thats a great sequence. Never seen it before! thanks :

vlaaitje

6:41PM | Mon, 22 August 2005

oooooooooooooooooooooooooooo lucky you, this is really gorgeous, O my, be proud of yourself

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pm_hackworth

6:53PM | Mon, 22 August 2005

VOTE! Nat'l geographic worthy! I don't see anything wrong with these pictures!! I would so proud!

Georgy

7:31PM | Mon, 22 August 2005

That is soooo cool. I love butterflies. great photos.

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kimariehere

7:54PM | Mon, 22 August 2005

WOAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH * high fives you !!! YOU DID IT!!! I AM IN AWE!!!!! WHAT A MOMENT IN TIME And what increable captures here HUGE VOTE AND WOW!!!!

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rayburg

8:07PM | Mon, 22 August 2005

School science textbooks should buy these from you..excellent work,,

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Blush

9:20PM | Mon, 22 August 2005

Oh this is great I agree school textbooks should buy these Excellent clairty..I don't think they look blurry at all Simply fascinating Vote n hugs Susan~

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SoulSearcherr

9:25PM | Mon, 22 August 2005

amazing job...bravooo

Raven_427

12:45AM | Tue, 23 August 2005

Wonderful job!! :-)

cynlee

2:54AM | Tue, 23 August 2005

an exciting moment!! a real pleasure to see it here!! :]ty

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Enmos

6:03AM | Tue, 23 August 2005

Breathtaking !!!!!! Stunning series here, couldnt be done better !!! :o)))

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duncanlong

8:05AM | Tue, 23 August 2005

Nice capture of a beautiful process.

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sadlers5

8:31AM | Tue, 23 August 2005

wow this is awesome! thanks for sharing! ann :)

Tedz

11:30AM | Tue, 23 August 2005

A very stylishly put together Set here Odie...well done.

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wastl001

12:13PM | Tue, 23 August 2005

This is excellent, and I can imagine your excitement!!

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Rumple2

2:29PM | Tue, 23 August 2005

Great Jodie ! Just great ! And a great BIG VOTE !

PhotoSmith

3:31PM | Tue, 23 August 2005

Wow, an amazing metamorphisis and series. Wonderful!

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jcv2

4:02PM | Tue, 23 August 2005

Incredible to see how it happens, one of thise miracles of nature performed right in front of our eyes! Excellent collage, very original work!

logiloglu

7:10PM | Tue, 23 August 2005

wow, a fascinating serie. its a pleasure to explore.most excellent photography and presentation,Jodie. BIG VOTE #:O)

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marybelgium

11:03AM | Wed, 24 August 2005

wonderful serie ! Bravo !! very well done...excellent presentation !

Pierre59

4:06PM | Thu, 25 August 2005

Excellent, bravo !!!

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tizjezzme

5:52AM | Fri, 26 August 2005

Wow, Jodie! This is GREAT !!!! I was lucky ONCE to see this great event; but at the time wasn't 'into photography' as I am now. :( This is a fantastic collage -- great step by step play -- A +++ !!! :)))

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