Monarch Butterfly Taking Flight
by Sharon McConnell
Title
Monarch Butterfly Taking Flight
Artist
Sharon McConnell
Medium
Photograph - Digital Art, Photography
Description
This Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is feasting on a pink swamp milkweed bloom as it makes a stop in my garden during its southern migration journey. It takes off in flight just as I snap, capturing a beautiful lift off from the milkweed blooms. It was a bright sunny day, and dark evergreen trees in the background produced the contrasting black background.
The eastern North American Monarch population is notable for its annual southward late-summer/autumn migration from the United States and southern Canada to Mexico. During the fall migration, monarchs cover thousands of miles, with a corresponding multi-generational return north.
This image was captured in central Ohio. Perfect to hang on your home or office wall, or to adorn many products available as a thoughtful gift for someone special!
Copyright 2021 Sharon McConnell, all rights reserved.
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Honored to be Featured in these Fine Art groups:
Wonder Of Wings - 07/02/2021
Bugs Bugs & More Bugs - 07/07/2021
Black Background With Color - 08/12/2021
Lady Photographers & Artists - 03/17/2022
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June 24th, 2021
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