Sunning Malachite

© James R. Jackson

Sunning Malachite

Uploaded: July 30, 2004

Description

This Malachite is leaching minerals from a stone at the Brookside Gardens' buttefly exhibit. His wings are slightly open in this shot, and the afternoon sun is highlighting the green of his wings. Handheld, manual focus, 1/180 sec, f/s 3.5, ISO 100, Canon 100mm Macro lens

Comments

Brinn MacDougall July 30, 2004

Isn't he beautiful! Well done, James! #153016

James R. Jackson July 30, 2004

Thank you, Brinn! Happy shooting, Jay #677633

Colette M. Metcalf July 30, 2004

Beautiful details and colors Jay!! Nice shot! #677675

James R. Jackson July 30, 2004

Thank you so much, Colette! See ya! Jay #677759

Kristen McKain July 30, 2004

beautiful capture.. great colors! #677931

Leonard Pierce July 31, 2004

Beautiful image James, very nicely composed!!! #678992

Debra Booth July 31, 2004

Excellent detail and beautiful color, James! #679565

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