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Mousetoescamper

(6,726 posts) Wed Sep 17, 2025, 09:01 AM Sep 17

Morning monarch

I love the early-morning sunlight this time of year. The photo was taken last Sunday during my visit to Lancaster County Central Park in South Central PA.

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Morning monarch (Original Post) Mousetoescamper Sep 17 OP

Such a beautiful interplay of butterfly and plants -- enough Sep 17 #1

Thanks, enough Mousetoescamper Sep 17 #2

I echo enough's comment Diamond_Dog Sep 17 #3

Thanks, Diamond_Dog Mousetoescamper Sep 17 #5

Great close-up shot. Lovely, Mousetoes! brer cat Sep 17 #4

Thanks, brer cat Mousetoescamper Sep 17 #6

My gramma said early morning was the best time of day. You found real nice light that day. Did you George McGovern Sep 17 #7

Thanks, George Mousetoescamper Sep 17 #8

Cool. First 70-210mm I shot with back in the film days was a Sigma. They make fine gear still. George McGovern Sep 17 #9

That is one outstanding photo, my dear Mousetoescamper! CaliforniaPeggy Sep 17 #10

Thanks, Peggy Mousetoescamper Sep 17 #11

enough

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1. Such a beautiful interplay of butterfly and plants --

Reply to Mousetoescamper (Original post)

Wed Sep 17, 2025, 09:08 AM

Sep 17

Mousetoescamper

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2. Thanks, enough

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Wed Sep 17, 2025, 09:20 AM

Sep 17

Diamond_Dog

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3. I echo enough's comment

Reply to Mousetoescamper (Original post)

Wed Sep 17, 2025, 09:29 AM

Sep 17

Gorgeous capture, Mousetoescamper!

Mousetoescamper

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5. Thanks, Diamond_Dog

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Wed Sep 17, 2025, 10:03 AM

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brer cat

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4. Great close-up shot. Lovely, Mousetoes!

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Wed Sep 17, 2025, 09:31 AM

Sep 17

Mousetoescamper

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6. Thanks, brer cat

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Wed Sep 17, 2025, 10:03 AM

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George McGovern

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7. My gramma said early morning was the best time of day. You found real nice light that day. Did you

Reply to Mousetoescamper (Original post)

Wed Sep 17, 2025, 10:27 AM

Sep 17

use a zoom? What range? Again, neat bokeh.

Mousetoescamper

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8. Thanks, George

Reply to George McGovern (Reply #7)

Wed Sep 17, 2025, 10:58 AM

Sep 17

I used my Sigma 100-400mm zoom at 400mm.

George McGovern

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9. Cool. First 70-210mm I shot with back in the film days was a Sigma. They make fine gear still.

Reply to Mousetoescamper (Reply #8)

Wed Sep 17, 2025, 11:27 AM

Sep 17

CaliforniaPeggy

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10. That is one outstanding photo, my dear Mousetoescamper!

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Wed Sep 17, 2025, 02:09 PM

Sep 17

I love the way the butterfly is sitting on the plant. Very lovely and graceful.

Mousetoescamper

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11. Thanks, Peggy

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Wed Sep 17, 2025, 02:55 PM

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