How does this become this ?

[Tom Carver]

Well of course I actually do know how... but it still amazes me just how much of a difference the transformation is from one stage to another. My wife and I have been watching the stages on our Fennel bush for a few weeks now and we are just completely thrilled to have watched the stages unfold.

Both taken with the 105mm 2.8 vr and a D300

From this ....

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To this ....

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[shtarka1]

Amazing concept & images!

 

[TomP]

Cool, nice pics. Really like the background a on 2.

 

[DW Brewer]

Captain Tom:

Good to see you posting. Love the Black Swallowtail and the concept. Am looking forward to florida next spring.

 

[KristinB]

Don't know, but they're gorgeous, Tom! Especially love the light on the second one...

And I'm looking forward to seeing you again in a few months (sorry, Dave :tongue. Hubby is looking forward to some good fishing -- I've been showing him your awesome shots.

 

[alanortho]

Great shots, I also especially love the colors in #2.

Alan

 

[Preston]

A great couple of images. I like the before and after concept. Nice job.

 

[charlie]

Lovely shots, Tom...worth losing a bit of Fennel to watch their progress and metamorphosis :smile:

 

[midocr]

Isn't Nature wonderful and mysterious!? :smile:

 

[Maji]

Beautiful images... the background of the butterfly's image is just marvelous.

 

[Tom Carver]

Boy did we lose more than a little bit of Fennel !
They went to town on it.

So far we have had 6 successfully hatches.

 

[charlie]

Boy did we lose more than a little bit of Fennel !
They went to town on it.

So far we have had 6 successfully hatches.

Great news Tom :biggrin:

 

[egliedman]

Beautiful shots....... the color is very smooth

 

[aspiringphotos]

What a beautiful swallowtail. I rarely see any, so thanks for sharing. Nice work!

 

[RickC]

Nature is sure amazing! and, you're shots are excellent as well!