Giant Monarchs

[Bald Eagle]

This is actually one of the smaller ones, and he was the size of a softball, The bigger ones were actually harassing a Blue Jay. Hope you like.

[stoneylonesome]

beautiful, very sharp and clear.

[Bald Eagle]

beautiful, very sharp and clear.
Thanks very much, this guy was soo big, that he kept tipping over the flowers he was trying to feed on. here's one more.

[Leorooster]

Nice shots. Unfortunately, I've never got a chance to see one in person........:confused: :confused: :( :( :cry: :cry: :evil: :evil:

[Bald Eagle]

Nice shots. Unfortunately, I've never got a chance to see one in person........:confused: :confused: :( :( :cry: :cry: :evil: :evil:
Dont worry, I'm putting together a package of Butterflies just for you, I will send them "Air-Mail", Here is another one I found today, hope you like him as well.

[Leorooster]

Thanks, but how can you tell it's a "him"??? Actually, I would prefer a "her"...hehehe....j/k...thanks.:cool: :cool: :cool: Dont worry, I'm putting together a package of Butterflies just for you, I will send them "Air-Mail", Here is another one I found today, hope you like him as well.

[GTogs]

Wonderful shots!

[Bald Eagle]

Wonderful shots!
Thanks, I was really amazed to see such big Butterflies. Forget a Macro shot on those.:)

[Maureen Souza]

Wonderful...... love the first one especially.

[martin-images]

Ive looked and there just great macros , keep up the good work
Martin

[cfcRebel]

Beautiful shots! They are all gorgeous butterflies.

[witchy]

Stunning shots!..I have never seen butterflies the size of a softball. They must be amazing to see!

[CyberDyneSystems]

Those are really spectacular.. beautifull...

I do not think the species is Monarch though?
The first two images look like a pipevine swallowtail...

Wonderfull shots.

[Bald Eagle]

Those are really spectacular.. beautifull...

I do not think the species is Monarch though?
The first two images look like a pipevine swallowtail...

Wonderfull shots.
Thanks, and you're right, they are Pipevine Swallowtails on the first shots. i liked the title "Giant Monarchs" better than "Giant Pipevine Swallowtails";)

[PhotosGuy]

Very nice shots!

[Bald Eagle]

Very nice shots!
Thank you very much, it is very much appreciated.

[TammieO]

Lovely pictures. The first looks like the Black Swallowtail we have here in Arizona.

[Bald Eagle]

Lovely pictures. The first looks like the Black Swallowtail we have here in Arizona.
Really? would love to see a pic of one. Thanks for the kind words.