Monarch On Pink Coneflower
by Sharon McConnell
Title
Monarch On Pink Coneflower
Artist
Sharon McConnell
Medium
Photograph - Digital Art, Photography, Digital Textures, Photo Painting
Description
This Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is feasting on a pink coneflower as it makes a stop in my garden on its southern migration journey.
The monarch butterfly or simply monarch (Danaus plexippus) is a milkweed butterfly (subfamily Danainae) in the family Nymphalidae. It may be the most familiar North American butterfly, and is considered an iconic pollinator species. Its wings feature an easily recognizable black, orange, and white pattern, with a wingspan of 8.9-10.2 cm (3 1/2 - 4 in). The viceroy butterfly is similar in color and pattern, but is markedly smaller and has an extra black stripe across each hind wing.
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, digitally edited with texture to achieve the fine art finish. Perfect to hang on your home or office wall, or to adorn many products available as a thoughtful gift for someone special!
Copyright 2019 Sharon McConnell, all rights reserved.
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Special Honors:
"Superfeature" on Homepage of Kingdom Animalia group
- 9/27/2019
Featured in these Fine Art groups:
Topaz Photo Renderings - Sept. 15, 2019
Images That Excite You - 9/16/2019
Macro Marvels - 9/16/2019
Canon Full Frame Cameras - 9/16/2019
Kingdom Animalia - 9/16/2019
Photographic Camera Art - 9/17/2019
Bugs Bugs and More Bugs - 9/23/2019
Digital Art and Photography - 9/24/2019
Just Perfect - 9/24/2019
Art Submissions To PKA - 9/25/2019
Lady Photographers & Artists - 9/26/2019
Wildlife One A Day - 9/28/2019
Insects Butterflies & Reptiles - 10/1/2019
Artist News - 10/6/2019
Your Very Best Photography - 10/14/2-19
Five Star Artist - 10/15/2019
New FAA Uploads - 10/16/2019
The Niche - 12/5/2019
Art Forever With You - 12/19/2019
Praising God - 05/01/2020
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September 15th, 2019
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Comments (69)
Debra Martz
The monarch and coneflower together make such an elegant nature image; excellent finishing touches, too!
Jan Mulherin
Congratulations!! This stunning image has been selected to be featured for the week in the “Art for Ever with You” Group Home Page. You are welcome to add a preview of this featured image to the group’s discussion post titled “2019 December: Stunning Group Featured Images and Thank-you’s” for a permanent display within the group, to share this achievement with others. Also feel free to post your feature on our group Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/296998814248643/ Thank you for your participation in the group! ~Jan (December 19, 2019)