Category: Nature Photography

Posted: August 30, 2023

bpellephoto

I joined FAR back in 2017, not that long ago I suppose. I joined because I felt I could learn more about photography and thereby make myself better.

My Father was a film shooter back in the day. He did his own processing and taught me. - more...

He is a ranked traditional photographer and is currently at the #16 spot on this years rankings.

The winner of the Photograph of the Month Contest. You can view his the winning photograph here. He is also an active reviewer and is holding the #28 spot on the top ranked reviewer list.

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A Monarch in my garden.

The Monarch Returns

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First one I've seen this season. This ones a male. It has the 'Eyes' in the veins on either side of its abdomen. Pristine wings and slender body hint at youth. With instincts and senses relaxed he dips his wings. He tarried awhile and drank his fill. In doing so he leaves the essence of his last encounter as fair exchange. The wind rose and so did he, airborne and pointed in the direction of a beckoning patch of Milkweed... Bob

Post Type: Photography
Mixed Media: None | 5D, 24-105L @ 105mm,
f/8, 1/3200, ISO 1250,
5,000K, AF - On, IS - Off,
Exp. comp. 0, Ev. M. -.5,
Hand Held, Crop & Resize.

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The Monarch Returns by bpellephoto

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