Uploaded: October 15, 2003 07:43:13
This is a Glasswing Butterfly (Greta oto). The shot was taken at the Brookside Gardens' "Wings of Fancy" annual exhibit in Wheaton, Maryland. These butterflies are usually found in Costa Rica, and I consider myself fortunate to have found this little fellow at all. Very difficult to see since the wings really are transparent! I used auto settings and flash.
Lori Ditlefsen October 15, 2003
Very nice shot James. Love the clarity and color. Nice composition too. Well done. #66816Ronald Balthazor October 15, 2003
This is a magnificant capture, James. The composition, colors, detail, and selective focus are all wonderful. what an impressive find. #232807Colleen Braun October 15, 2003
what a wonderful capture, the wings are incredible... #232844Brinn MacDougall October 15, 2003
Can't get much better than this..I also love the flower.. #232906Jean Papo October 15, 2003
Wonderful capture, James! Bravo! #232914James R. Jackson October 15, 2003
Lori, Ron, Colleen, Brinn, and Jean,Wow, guys! I don't know what to say other than Thank You All. When I found this beauty hiding in the flowers, I couldn't believe it. I had never heard of (much less seen) a butterfly with transparent wings, and knew I had to try to get a shot of it. Fortunately, it was very cooperative and didn't move a millimeter. I'm happy you all enjoyed the shot! Thanks! #232937
Colette M. Metcalf October 15, 2003
Beautiful capture and image!! #233136Susie Peek-Swint October 15, 2003
This is just lovely James. The colours, clarity, and those delicate wings all go to make up a beautiful image ~ well done! #233140Claudia Kuhn October 15, 2003
Nice capture Jay - never seen one like this. You got great detail and colors in this shot. #233339Donna Devine November 21, 2003
What an exquisite butterfly! (The entire gallery is stunning.) One can only bow down in humility at the feet of Mother Nature.Never stop capturing this beauty! (-: #276469
Nicole Kessel August 24, 2004
Wow! Sooo beautiful I'm speechless! #732498James R. Jackson August 25, 2004
Nicole,Thanks so much for the compliment! He (or she) really is an amazing creature, yes? Thanks again! Jay
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Susan Jane Allen September 18, 2006
Too many beauties to comment on, but this one is the height of elegance! Can't believe it only got a finalist. #3325134Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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