You have some great shots here, and I appreciate the effort required to capture them. I invite you to view my album which shows the complete life cycle, including an egg hatching.

said cynrowse 10 months 20 days ago

I had to stop by this one again and take a look. We recently visited the butterfly room at Tennessee Aquarium. Also will be posting from Calloway Gardens very soon. These are awesome!

said actionandy 2008.06.23 at 09:00:28 PDT

Lots of great shots. Good close-ups.

said lawmomma 2007.12.09 at 15:36:57 PST

wonderful album

said alienavdakker 2007.11.28 at 11:24:23 PST

Lovely butterfly album. There are some really great shots here. ...Regina

said RSPBROWN 2007.08.03 at 08:16:31 PDT

This album is amazingly, awesome. I cannot believe some of these captures. Thank you, the ones with the vertical wings blows my mind, as does the Tiffany looking ones. Hope all turns out well for you and yours.

said lizzazz918 2007.07.19 at 18:08:10 PDT

Just gorgeous, I find butterflies fascinating and these photos are really great! Thank you for sharing

said cjjavens 2007.07.09 at 01:38:24 PDT

Wow, Poppy this an outstanding album ....I commend you on an excellent job in this slide presentation...great detail, very brillant colors throughout and well presented...You asked about my " the vagabonds" photo well I can give you more details on how I did it but let me invite you on my friends list so we can communicate better...Larry in Winnipeg.

said umpa1 2007.05.05 at 12:12:35 PDT

Very cool....Great album...I don`t understand what u mean though...When I shoot in super Macro mode I need to be less than 10 centimeters from the object...Which means I`m way to close to even think about cropping....

said Redogpeters 2007.04.11 at 05:10:31 PDT

Oh my these are incredible photo`s can I ask if u took these with your S2 IS what a wonderful album very inspiring

said Redogpeters 2007.03.20 at 05:48:54 PDT

There are too many to download they're all super

said missjer 2007.02.23 at 02:32:58 PST

Poppy, I have looked at this album and just cannot figure out how you got such fantastic shots. You have far momre patience than I have. The macro shots and angles are just superb. Patsy

said patsylaird 2007.02.21 at 08:38:53 PST

A wonderful insight into these fantastic butterflys; well done.

said bearfolk 2007.01.23 at 11:52:35 PST

Hi Poppy. A wonderfull album, youe butterflys are so beautifull, thanks for sharing. regards Mike from the Netherlands.

said mikejc1 2007.01.14 at 01:58:55 PST

Thanks Poppy for your kind comment on my featured album "Parrot Jungle Island" I am extremely pleased that the Webshots community has given me such positive feedback. Beautilful album of The Monarch butterfly, congratulations.

said papomena 2007.01.07 at 19:39:43 PST

It's a great privilege to look your wondeful photos!

said huguette296100 2006.11.27 at 18:51:22 PST

The Monarch is a very beautiful butterfly, I congratulate you on your fine collection of photo's. All the best, Rob

said gyrfalcon_2003 2006.11.12 at 15:39:12 PST

Fantastic album!Doris SA

said doris607 2006.11.02 at 04:20:06 PST

This is still my favorite album in all of Webshots! Amazing stunning pictures. Hope to see new photos from you and Brian soon. -Cathy in Atlanta,GA

said catinhat99 2006.10.31 at 18:33:33 PST

Your butterflies are great Poppy. The sun is shing thru their wings. You have some great captures here.

said qurys 2006.10.29 at 03:05:53 PST

Fantastic!

said keithandlaura 2006.10.25 at 20:53:41 PDT

Wow....This Danaus plexippus looks like dragon with wings.Beautiful macros. meeli110

said meeli110 2006.09.13 at 10:38:12 PDT

Hope the hand is doing well.This is indeed a stunning album!I chased butterflies last weekend w/each click said "Darn, not as clear as Poppy's!" What camera did you use? I've been researching the two you have in stores, tough call which 1 to go with.

said catinhat99 2006.09.09 at 15:15:50 PDT

Wonderful! Beatiful close up pictures! Greeting. nino

said nino1103 2006.09.07 at 05:59:30 PDT

Beautiful work Poppy. Were these taken down under? I didn't realize Australia was in the geographic range of this species. I haven't been around to visit you in quite a while, but I will be back to view more of your newer work. Thanks for your kind comments on my photo included in the Rainforest collection. They are appreciated. Mike

said bioprof 2006.08.26 at 10:48:37 PDT

Dear Poppy, an amazing study of this most photogenic butterfly!!! Bravo!!! Thank you for the very warm message left at my featured album today! I'm happy that you liked what you saw! Friendliest regards, Yoshiyuki Tanaka

said tanaka62 2006.08.21 at 07:02:56 PDT

Hi Poppy, amazing captures of the butterfly. I very much enjoyed my visit here and the history you provided was most fascinating. I captured my butterflys in a butterfly house, it was a small exhibit at a local nursery and very hot, but I was delighted to be able to captue this delicate beauty. The blue butterfly was taken at a friend's house, he stopped only long enough for me to capture him. Thank you for your kind comments on my butterfly captures. Have a beautiful day! Leslie

said rainingviolets 2006.08.21 at 05:52:54 PDT

Poppy; this like going to biology class to New Zealand, the Head Mistress would bring hearts etc.... into the class...(I really like living there).I found this so wonderous that you explained explained about the parts, some I did not know... Your camera is such so strong.My compliments also to the model or models. Totally enjoyable! Thanks for accepting the friends invite.Hope your hand is okay, my shoulder is getting better.Kelly

said killy126 2006.08.19 at 10:48:16 PDT

Hello Poppy,this is one of the best albums that I have seen in the last. Beautiful shots!!!! Wow...!!!! Best regards from Luxembourg. Nicole

said besch105100 2006.08.18 at 22:58:23 PDT

Hello Poppy, Thank-you for your kind comments on my "One A Day" featured album. Thank-you also for posting your fine photography. I enjoyed viewing, and reading the educational captions in, this well photographed album of butterfly macrophotos. Regards and God bless, Carl

said omyim12 2006.08.14 at 05:37:06 PDT

what a fantastic album Poppy how ever did you get them to pose like that haa great close up shots and the colours really great thanks for your comments on my album of Leeds yours Christine Leeds Yorkshire

said TIFFANY402 2006.08.13 at 06:04:31 PDT

wow what a beautiful album of butterflys they are superb.thank for sharing them and visiting mine.i appreciated it. jean-yves. quebec.canada.

said jeanpictures 2006.08.12 at 18:05:17 PDT

Wow, what coloring between the Butterfly and flowers. Great photography. Yes I know you have written me quite often, don't worry. You did comment on the featured albums this week that I had which I really appreciated. So relax and enjoy the summer. Best regards, Ginger

said oceanloves 2006.08.08 at 11:32:52 PDT

Gorgeous album, Poppy! Your macros are wonderful! Thanks for dropping by and visiting my album and for your kind message. Best wishes, Mandy (UK)

said mistywisp 2006.08.06 at 07:59:20 PDT

What a gorgeous album! I feel like I got a 'two-fer' on this album, both a beautiful close-up look into the butterfly, and some knowledge about him. A lovely idea to present. Blessings from Miss DeeAnne :)

said missdee101 2006.08.06 at 06:30:14 PDT

Hello Poppy, Wow what a wonderful and great album you have created from this extremely beautiful butterfly. Great macro work. Its an amazing album! Just love it and enjoyed my visit! Have a great and sunny weekend, take care, Joke

said _yoko12 2006.08.04 at 15:35:27 PDT

EXCELLENT camera work ! A real pleasure to view such quality. Beautiful and interesting scenes. Very Sincerely, Gary

said stoneycreeks 2006.08.04 at 12:30:14 PDT

Dear Susan, I didn't know that one of my roses was in that feature this morning. Thank you for letting know. Your photos are wonderful! There have been Monarchs on my Zinnias recently..have to get their pictures. Kind regards to you, Elizabeth in Montreal

said tucats 2006.08.02 at 14:09:18 PDT

Fantastic photography Susan, I have loved every excellent picture! Thanks for all your lovely comments, kindest regards, Andy.

said andyedwards 2006.07.30 at 13:53:11 PDT

Hi Poppy! I am drooling over these butterfly photos. What kind of camera do you have and how close were you to the butterfly? I am just amazed. I hope your hand is healing nicely and that you don't have too much withdrawal wanting to take photos. I'm having withdrawal from it being to hot to get outside at the Missouri Botanical Gardens. :-)) Thanks so much for your sweet message on my featured album of Butterflies for Irma the other day. Have a happy Sunday. Sharon

said photoop23 2006.07.29 at 18:41:45 PDT

Hi Poppy! WOW... this is a really great job! Each photo is a beautiful vision. I loved to see all the amazing details and the gorgeous colors of these wonderful butterflies. Thank you so much for the pleasure I felt seeing your album. Best regards, Rosa

said quartominguante 2006.07.28 at 23:04:37 PDT

Hi Poppy, Beautiful album of beautiful photos. I really enjoyed your comments on butterfly anatomy. It was fun to learn some new and interesting things about the butterfly. Thank you for all the time and detail that went into this album and for sharing it with us. Bye for now, Ray

said rrayr55 2006.07.28 at 19:50:24 PDT

Poppy, most of the bird shots were taken with the Sigma Macro lens :o) All my recent butterfly shots (All in albums created in 2006, you'll find them in the 2nd and 3rd pages of my collections) were taken with this lens ;o) Ciao! Roberto

said rodemicheli 2006.07.28 at 07:03:31 PDT

These butterfly shots are really stunning in high res.! How do you manage to keep them still enough. They won't hold still for me. Great color and captures on these shots. Thank you for the visual treat! Warm wishes, Bruce

said bluestarbiker 2006.07.27 at 22:32:36 PDT

Poppy, it's this album of butterflies that prompted me to take photos for my "Making Friends with a Butterfly" album. Your photos are much more interesting than mine, but I thank you for your kind comments, none the less. Joe

said joegos 2006.07.25 at 15:38:36 PDT

This are really super photos, Great work. Complimetns, lovely butterfly the Monarch, I heard about it, never see one in Holland, I think they dont live here. Thank you also for your visit and nice words about my butterfly album. Bye bye warm greetings from Ien.

said iahuis2 2006.07.25 at 06:31:33 PDT

Hello Susan, What a beautiful collection of butterfly photos. We have Monarch butterflies here, but I have had difficulty actually taking a picture of one. When I see one, I never have my camera with me. Thanks for sharing your wonderful photos with us. Best Wishes, Brigitte

said brigs110 2006.07.24 at 12:56:24 PDT

Beautiful pictures of butterflys, a great favourite of mine. They live so briefly, but bring such wonderful colour to the world. Thanks for taking such gorgeous shots. Mouse in Canada

said anonneymouse1 2006.07.22 at 19:56:06 PDT

Unreal album! Thanks for sharing! Exselent shots.. Poppy, i like all you photos! But i not eat a butterfly's:). And sorry for my bad english.. Best wishes. Saulius. Lithuania

said krienas31 2006.07.22 at 14:04:51 PDT

Hi Susan! Congratulations to you for all these SUPER shots! CS :)

said csfoto 2006.07.22 at 06:19:30 PDT

Hello Susan,Theese pictures are SUPER!!!! Very beautiful!!!! Enjoyed them very,very much. Take care from Ida

said faisca112 2006.07.22 at 06:11:33 PDT

Hi Susan, your close-up pictures of the Monarchs are very beautiful. I enjoyed very much visiting your album. Thanks for visiting my Twilight Time album. I'm glad you like it. Best wishes from Israel, Yair.

said ykarelic4 2006.07.21 at 22:38:54 PDT

Oh Yes...we are entering a new dimension and I definetely like the Kaleidoscope offered within...great Album..gets my Vote

said Leonslens 2006.07.21 at 21:02:42 PDT

This is a fascinating study of the Monarch butterfly. The Hi-Res photos allow for a detailed look of every detail. And the comments are so informative. Beautiful work Poppy. Thanks for sharing. Joe

said joegos 2006.07.21 at 06:36:04 PDT

Poppy, I love this album. Very nice work.

said kpelkey100 2006.07.21 at 05:34:58 PDT

These are amazing - where did you take them? the wings look like stained glass Lv Lesley

said nepeta124 2006.07.21 at 04:01:36 PDT

I am honoured to be the first in your Guestbook Poppy....these photos are stunning...as usualy I loved them all....you have a wonderful talent for taking excellent photos.... Andy :) xx

said asrankine 2006.07.21 at 01:40:40 PDT