Mating Gorgone Checkerspots in the grass

Posted by Bryan E. Reynolds on Wed Nov 26, 2003 2:06 pm

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Here's a pair of mating Gorgone Checkerspots (Charidryas gorgone) I found on a North Dakota prairie. I know some will not care for the grasses crossing over the butterflies.

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by Harvey Edelman on Wed Nov 26, 2003 5:27 pm

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You're doing some excellent macro work Bryan and this is another example.

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by Michael Brown on Thu Nov 27, 2003 11:30 am

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Yep, .............. you sure have been shooting some wonderful macro subjects and I sure have been enjoying looking at them.
This is another wonderful shot Bryan, one that I like because of the great comp but still with a more natural look to it, or not to "posed" I guess you could say.
The whites on the butterfly at the bottom seems just a tad on the hot side, but that could easily be toned down in PS.

Please keep sending these beauties in Bryan!
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by E.J. Peiker on Thu Nov 27, 2003 3:30 pm

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Cool behavior shot.

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by Wil Hershberger on Thu Nov 27, 2003 7:35 pm

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Very nice shot of the behavior. I think that is fine as is. Great work.

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by Tom Whelan on Thu Nov 27, 2003 11:54 pm

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I like the grasses, and I love the mating pose- a fine picture. I've admired these in my field guides, but unless I get out west, I won't see them!

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by T Williams on Mon Dec 01, 2003 8:58 am

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I really like this shot, including the grass in front of the butterfly. The lighting is really nice.

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