Mating Monarchs in my Hand !! by kimariehere

Photography • Animals • posted on Jun 24, 2006

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Hello all! This one has a real funny story with it. My 11 year old Alice in wonderland look alike Janel saw these two butterflys and held out her hand the twosome fluttered and hopped on and Janel was delighted and I shot this macro here. She was beeming "Arn't they pretty Mommy?" she asked.. and I responded with a laugh and Big smile , "yes They are beautiful and are infact right now making more future catipillers that will then turn into butterflys !!.. see, they are fluttering about doing a mating dance in your HAND!!" LOL! at that she looked horrified and screamed and quickly dropped the two lovers back into the bushes.. and i got an earful , "EWWWW HOW COULD you MOMmm LET THEM DO Such a thing IN MY HAND!! THATS just soo GROSS!!" ... she is still a bit freaked out by it more then even the time the baby hamster was born in her hand .. haha it makes me laugh to think of it when I see this shot so thought I would share it with you today ! :O) * looks best at full sized view thank you!... Thank you for all your time and comments ! Love to you all! ((( Big hugs ))) ♥ Kimmers ! :O)

Comments (45)

Kabuki-chan

2:32PM | Sat, 24 June 2006

Absolutely gorgeous image ^.^

goodoleboy

2:35PM | Sat, 24 June 2006

Kims! That story is so funny! Eeeewwwww, hahahaha. It was just nature in the raw, doing its thing! Get Jane into a biology class as soon as possible. As for the photo: rich color, intricate butterfly design, beautiful capture and macro.

Zacko

2:40PM | Sat, 24 June 2006

LMAO!!! That is a funny story indeed. And a lovely macro to boot. #:O)

Valentina

2:54PM | Sat, 24 June 2006

ha ha ha...cute story, very beautiful photo !

brycek

3:03PM | Sat, 24 June 2006

Magical shot Kim and a wonderful story..excellent!!

Angelsinger

3:03PM | Sat, 24 June 2006

EXCELLENT capture! Love this macro! Thanks for sharing the story, it is touching and funny! The innocence of children is a wonder to behold. : )

maud

3:48PM | Sat, 24 June 2006

Magnific capture Kim! that's a funny story..Bravo :)

CDBrugg

3:50PM | Sat, 24 June 2006

quite agree with you - anything goes between consenting adults in provate - do it in the streets and you are likely to frighten the horses (and children :-))

short_ribs

3:51PM | Sat, 24 June 2006

LMAO... I thought they were siamese twins ;P Excellent shot! And that story shakes head funny ;P Thank for sharing! hope you are having a great weekend! ;)

slawa

4:17PM | Sat, 24 June 2006

LOL :) i still cant get how do you get a butterfly to sit on any hand :) great shot!

Hendesse

4:53PM | Sat, 24 June 2006

Fantastic shot, the colors are magnificent!!!

Syltermermaid

4:57PM | Sat, 24 June 2006

What a funny story and which marvelous image, Kimmie!!!! Yes children are always very straight!!!LOL Marvelous captured and thanks for sharing!!! Hugs Ute

miladyblu

5:15PM | Sat, 24 June 2006

Hello!!WOOOOOOWWWWW!!Exceptional and stunning capture!!Really a lovely and funny history!!I love a lot this wonderful image!!Fantastic colors, magnificent subjects,splendid light and fabulous clarity!!Great presentation!!Excellent work and terrific masterpiece my dearest Kimmie!!My sincere compliments for your big skill!!Thank you for sharing!!I wish you a serene night and a wonderful sunday!!Kisses and hugs!!

jocko500

6:18PM | Sat, 24 June 2006

wow that is something. Never saw a dance of love like that. But as she get older she will look back at this with delight

Richardphotos

7:10PM | Sat, 24 June 2006

of all the butty chasing I have done, I do not remember ever seeing them mate. she not only experienced a wonderful part of life but first hand!!! tell her, she should be honored instead of horrified. outstanding work by any scale

tizjezzme

7:30PM | Sat, 24 June 2006

OmGosh, that story is hilarious!!!! You got me smilin' and chucklin' here! lol She sounds so much like my own ... lol Glad you were able to capture 'the moment'. :) And thanks for sharing this story and picture with us :)))

babuci

7:40PM | Sat, 24 June 2006

Kidos so funny sometimes, thaks for a sweet story and a shot!

glennn23

8:12PM | Sat, 24 June 2006

Wow Kim, this very same thing happened to me the other day too - except it was just one butterfly, and I think it was mating with my finger! wink

iaacf

8:28PM | Sat, 24 June 2006

Okay.. not the every day thing to do in your hand, but this picture turned out to be be spectacular one because of that..I wouldn't mind if those butties came to me en do the same thing...:-))

Leeco

9:13PM | Sat, 24 June 2006

Marvelous photo and even better story. I have been noticing my "gold bugs" doing the same thing lately but have not managed to get a clean focus. They don't seem to be as agreeable as your butterflys, lol.