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Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 5:03 pm Post subject: Butterfly, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
I had a nice time photographing this butterfly...he was kind of a challenge because he kept moving in a circle on the butterfly bush and from flower to flower on it.. Look closely at the wings to see how torn they are. _________________

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Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 5:16 pm Post subject:
What a ragged beauty.Its a wonder he can fly. _________________ Live today to the fullest because tomorrow is not promised.

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Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 7:52 pm Post subject:
Absolutely lovely. I'm glad you caught him. _________________ The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time. -Bertrand Russell

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Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:54 pm Post subject:
Just perfect Sherry. Thank you for sharing this beautiful insect with us. _________________

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Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 12:06 am Post subject:
Beautiful specimen, Sherry. He relly does seem attracted to the buddleia.--which is most lovely as well. _________________ Sjoerd http://www.volkstuindersvereniginghoornenomstreken.nl/Page11.html

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Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 2:22 am Post subject:
oops, so we missed that one, yellow swallowtail, does match though. I think my sister named it Sherry, your Butterfly is just wonderful. You took such great pictures. _________________ jeffrey

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Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 5:16 am Post subject:
When we were sitting out with Chance this morning we watched one just like it flitting around the yard. It was huge. I didn't even get up and get the camera because I never get butterflies to stay still long enough for me to take it's picture. dooley

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