Monarch Butterfly feeding on Joe Pye Weed Flowers at the Sourland Mountain Preserve. Look closely below to see a Praying Mantis staking the butterfly. Image taken with a Nikon D800 camera and 300 mm f/2.8 VR lens (ISO 100, 300 mm, f/5.6, 1/2500 sec).
Monarch Butterfly on a Joe Pye Weed Bloom at the Sourland Mountain Preserve. Look Closely Below to See a Praying Mantis Staking the Butterfly. Image taken with a Nikon D800 camera and 300 mm f/2.8 VR lens (ISO 100, 300 mm, f/2.8, 1/400 sec). . (David J Mathre)
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I am a scientist by training (Eckerd College, BSc; Caltech, Ph.D.). I worked for 27 years as a Chemist in the Pharmaceutical Industry developing processes to manufacture medicines for human and animal health. I now spend my time as a photographer and world traveler. My interests include the natural world, wildlife, landscapes, sky, and seascapes, travel, and astrophotography. I look for unique ways of viewing the world and presenting my images. I have traveled to over 55 countries in six continents, often on Semester at Sea voyages. While at home in New Jersey, I spend time on home renovation and expansion of a wildflower garden/meadow.
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15 thoughts on “Four-Years Ago (05-August-2012) — New Jersey”
Beautiful capture!!!
Fabulous, great job!
Just beautiful!
Beautiful work
Lovely catch! Very cool with the Mantis too!
Beautiful
Beautiful buttery(fly) bokeh!
Nice!
The Mantis and the Monarch! You got a two for one deal! Beautiful capture David!
Sneaky bokeh!
Incredible shot! Almost didn't see the mantis as the Monarch steals the show!
That's a wonderful photo David! Two in one, all in natural beauty!
Lovely!
Nice bokeh +David Mathre
Wonderful combination of colours and contrast of soft and sharp lines!