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Ever seen one of these?

2008.06.29
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Ditto.

This shot was taken yesterday while we spent the weekend camping. Heidi was attempting to read, when we were visited by this interesting little butterfly. It seemed to be enjoying the taste of some pop that she would put on her finger.

I took several images of this interesting little creature, but this one, is my favorite. That tongue is amazing! I probably have, but I honestly don't recall having ever seen a butterfly tongue prior to seeing this image.

Hope you enjoy.

Mat
34 Comments
anamaria21 I certainly enjoy these shots ..FANTASTIC work :))
anamaria21 · 2008-06-29: 20:34
focussed Well not only have I ever seen a butterfly tongue, I never actually knew they had a tongue in the first place..hahaha..
Its amazing how awesome those crops look! You can see Heidi's finger prints!!...
focussed · 2008-06-29: 20:37
Askrubies fabolous....
Askrubies · 2008-06-29: 21:10
TheCrazyCroat I have to admit, your title scared me!

WOW! What amazing macros of something I've never heard of let alone seen. I have zero clue how you shoot macro on the cuff. Beautiful work Mat!
TheCrazyCroat · 2008-06-29: 21:12
TheCrazyCroat Hey! Your title just changed. :P
TheCrazyCroat · 2008-06-29: 21:12
curlyq60 ...this is a magnificent post...I didn't know that butterflys had a tongue......oh well, now I know ! ! ! ! ! ha ha ha
curlyq60 · 2008-06-29: 21:17
thelearnedfoot Striking macros. Excellent shots!
thelearnedfoot · 2008-06-29: 21:25
vollenda Fantastic work, Mat. I love how you caught the wings almost directly on like that. And the close ups are amazing. Also very cool that you caught the tongue unfurled like that!
vollenda · 2008-06-29: 22:29
FirstBlush Wow, that's really cool!
FirstBlush · 2008-06-29: 23:38
pattyb Such detail!!! Amazing shots and now we can identify Heidi by her finger prints if we have too!! ; )
pattyb · 2008-06-29: 23:57
sunshineand a butterfly on her finger...that is cool
sunshineand · 2008-06-30: 00:20
Emma WOW! Superb macro.
Emma · 2008-06-30: 01:41
peregol Great macros!!!
peregol · 2008-06-30: 02:22
Zdenula Wow!!!
Zdenula · 2008-06-30: 02:24
Lynda Great close up.
Lynda · 2008-06-30: 05:33
coyoteself Incredibel macro!!
coyoteself · 2008-06-30: 09:08
bamommy WOW THese Macros ARE MAGNIFICENT!
bamommy · 2008-06-30: 09:10
jodycmoore Great shots Mat, I love seeing the pola dots on the two antenna...
(about the BBQ, sorry about the no invite, next time for sure, you could have crashed and we would of had fun...the neighbors did...and wouldnt leave!, but you didnt hear that from me!)
jodycmoore · 2008-06-30: 09:18
TamaraHarden Oh, that is awesome. I can even see the Heidi's fingerprints!
TamaraHarden · 2008-06-30: 09:26
Frenchies Wonderful macro !!!
Frenchies · 2008-06-30: 09:54
Kanya Beautiful and full of elegance shot! Great presentation!
Kanya · 2008-06-30: 10:05
signsnwonders Amazing photos!The details are so clear and it's cool that it liked pop enough to stick around long enough for you to get these great shots.
signsnwonders · 2008-06-30: 10:16
jezterr that's cool. curious to see what the wing pattern is...
jezterr · 2008-06-30: 11:41
vterezia wooooooow, FANTASTIC MACRO !!!!!!!!
vterezia · 2008-06-30: 12:43
coralinad Wonderful. I love that it stayed still long enough for such great photos. You're a naturalist in the making! ;)
coralinad · 2008-06-30: 16:08
picturemom wow, wow and WOW, awesome macros Matt, should have been the FP! great job. How lucky for Heidi it landed there, and stayed.
picturemom · 2008-06-30: 17:55
Queen911 You and Heidi are very brave souls.. I would be screaming... Great shot - I commend you both,
Queen911 · 2008-06-30: 17:58
etodd80 Totally impressive, so clear and sharp! What an interesting little guy!
etodd80 · 2008-06-30: 17:59
dkelly ok im gonna make this the 30th comment !

#1 is my favorite
so soft but yet the light is strong and well balanced.

so professional looking and exposed to the right !!!!!! * wink *

dkelly · 2008-06-30: 19:15
ncshutterbug This is so freaking amazing, Mat. Incredible. I don't think I've ever seen anything like it!
ncshutterbug · 2008-06-30: 22:45
eljapa tssss i've been looking in every bush and plant to find me a butterfly to get a nice picture. They come flying to you????
Please teach me that, its not fair!!!

Nice work, Mat!
eljapa · 2008-07-01: 09:27
ambersunsets Wow!! Impressive macro!
ambersunsets · 2008-07-01: 09:31
kangshung Sensational macros - thanks!
kangshung · 2008-07-06: 06:14
SorinM A very interesting close-up shot.
SorinM · 2008-07-10: 10:56
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