POB PHOTO CONTEST~~UP- CLOSE

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Up-close, the monarch butterfly.

Good day friends, @friendlymoose is at again with another #pob photo contest with the emphasis on up-close photos.

Last summer was a banner year for butterflies on the #homestead. The geraniums were like a magnet for them, but the best part was those potted plants sat right on my front porch. What a show we enjoyed as the monarchs flitted around from flower to flower. A #photographer's dream.

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Their vibrant color was a sight to see and I think the red geraniums must have been loaded with sweet nectar because the butterflies just sat still as they fed making them easier to capture with my camera. I use a Canon Power Shot SX530 HS WITH A 50X ZOOM.

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The first two photos were taken from about ten feet away, I did not crop or enhance them in any way. I was thrilled with the pix, butterflies can be difficult to capture clearly as they are constantly moving about.

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This last picture was cropped and color-enhanced, but the clarity is only slightly diminished since the original was so crisp.

I hope all you #photographers out there jump into this fun contest; both pros and amateurs are welcome. #ecency is on board, so why not check it out.

Sending out good wishes to all.
Love y'all.

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What beautiful shots, my friend! I like all three pictures. They look great.

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A beautiful Papillon, and we love the Swallow Tails.
Some fabulous photos here.

!PIZZA and !LUV

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Good day my friend. Yes, I must admit I was thrilled with the photos, in fact I had one of that collection enlarged and hung in the farmhouse. Love the colors, really eye catching.

So how are you and Marian these days? We have been busy as usual, but good busy with family and our newbie Gianna.

Thanks, Zak, for all your support, always appreciated.

Have a blessed day.

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They are indeed great photos Lady Robin, and of course you can be proud of them. Not every day that one can get the colors so well.

We are fine thank you and the little Gianna is a real treasure.

Always a pleasure to support and thanks for the appreciation.

Have a lovely weekend , eat some Hive !PIZZA with all our !LUV to you and the family.

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A fabulous photograph of that butterfly, @farm-mom! Well-done!
I take photos of coins, bars and such, sometimes I try to take pictures of animate things. One of these days, I shall join you!
!BBH

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Beautiful and perfectly timed shots, perfect pictures.
It would seem the butterfly agreed to pose for the pic, 😅

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Wow! What a pretty sight indeed!
Looks like this magnificent butterfly is enjoying the nectar of your geraniums.
It's been a while since I see butterflies in my side. Seeing this just warms my heart.
Best of luck in the challenge dearest. Have a great day!

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