The Blue Morpho by Ken _Gilliland
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I'm back to doing more butterflies, adding in another 8 species. This set I'm working on is called "Volume 3: Showstoppers" because of the spectacular coloring/patterning of the selected species. The image, apart from showcasing the Blue Morpho butterfly, has one of the coolest birds (that I've actually have seen in the wild), the Bare-throated Tiger heron).
The Blue Morpho is a species known for its bright blue wings with a black edge. This species is one of the larger butterfly species in the world, with wings spanning 3.0–7.9 inches (7.5–20 cm). It found in Mexico, Central America, northern South America, Paraguay and Trinidad. The female has less blue in wings and more brown.
The most remarkable thing about blue morpho butterflies may be that glittery blue on top of their wings. That beautiful blue is actually kind of an illusion. It's not really blue at all... there are microscopic ridges on their wing scales that catch the light and reflect blue,
Comments (4)
Fabulous butterflies you are adding! They really add a spark of beauty to this amazing scene!
Very interesting, as always! Huge and beautiful butterflies. Superb render!
Lovely work!
Unbelievably life-like in every respect Ken!