"Almost-macros" from a butterfly farm

[anniehun]

While traveling Costa Rican lands again, we bumped into a lovely butterfly farm. I was trying hard with my 55-200 zoom...these creaures were all so beautiful and fragile... the experience was overwhelming, and so was humidity and rain... excuse for the flaws, and just enjoy...

From CR again, in 2009

From CR again, in 2009

From CR again, in 2009

From CR again, in 2009

Ok, I caught this last guy the second he was taking off, this is the story behind the blur...
Hope you liked them!

[Kieran2009]

Beautiful butterflies! The last shot with the blur from take off gives it a neat effect.

[lindyannajones]

What beauty. I don't think I could ever tire of butterfly shots. I'm nearly hynotized by the intricacy of your first shot--the color, the texture--oh my! I transfixed by the translucent wings of the butterfly in your second shot. Truly just amazing! I can see where you would describe the experience as "overwhelming." Lovely shots!

[ZannieGirl49]

Beautiful shots! I think I like the one with the translucent wings the best.

[Stirlingdesigns]

The flaws? What flaws? These are beautiful shots of the butterflies - I too use my telephoto like a macro sometimes - amazing what you can get if you have the patience to wait!

[Eren08]

This is a really great set! I macro shots.

[leonaashlee]

I haven't noticed you on here for a while Annie...nice to see you here again.
These shots are really lovely...you did well. We had an exhibit of butterflies from different parts of the world..changes location every two months at the botannical gardens and I got shots of some of those then....I certainly recognize that second shot. But as you say, the humidity was unbelievable.

[anniehun]

Originally Posted by Kieran2009

Beautiful butterflies! The last shot with the blur from take off gives it a neat effect.

Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment, Kieran, I am glad you liked the last one, as that is one of my fave's...

[narmour]

Those are really stunning. The last one is incredible!

[martha36]

Those are absolutely stunning. What a wonderful thing to experience and photograph. I really love the texture in the first one. They are all superbly composed, too. Thanks for sharing!