Monarch’s Feast

Posted by Kenn Shapiro on April 10, 2014

Posted in: Art, Butterflies, Flowers, Nature, Photography. 29 Comments

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Enticed by the bright color and the abundant nectar of some Butterfly Milkweed, a mighty Monarch enjoys a leisurely springtime lunch in Boynton Beach, Florida. Photographed April 8, 2014. Higher resolution versions of this photo can be viewed at 500px.com.

29 comments on “Monarch’s Feast”

Himani B on April 30, 2014 at 9:57 pm said:

Gorgeous shot, Kenn! 🙂

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- Kenn Shapiro on April 30, 2014 at 10:49 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Himani! 🙂
  
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onepicatatime on April 14, 2014 at 7:13 pm said:

April in Michigan doesn’t look like this. Beautiful picture!

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- Kenn Shapiro on April 14, 2014 at 9:57 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Carol! And here’s hoping Spring’s beauty finds its way to Michigan sooner rather than later.
  
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lindapano on April 13, 2014 at 2:17 pm said:

Love this pic!!!

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- Kenn Shapiro on April 13, 2014 at 4:04 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Linda!
  
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absengeralois on April 13, 2014 at 11:09 am said:

Super! Photos of the nature are my passion. http://www.aloisabsenger.wordpress.com Regards,Alois

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- Kenn Shapiro on April 13, 2014 at 11:22 am said:
  
  Much thanks, Alois! Your photos are wonderful—I’ll be following you.
  
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Lisa Gordon on April 11, 2014 at 8:28 pm said:

What a beautiful composition this is, Kenn.
You have a wonderful weekend!

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- Kenn Shapiro on April 12, 2014 at 12:03 am said:
  
  Thank you, Lisa, and a wonderful weekend to you, too!
  
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Amy Pinkrose on April 11, 2014 at 9:26 am said:

Cross your fingers my Monarchs come back this year, Kenn. I have a Butterfly Bush which is huge and gorgeous, but over the years, I have seen a radical decline in Monarchs, which is so sad! xx

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- Kenn Shapiro on April 11, 2014 at 9:29 am said:
  
  My fingers are crossed—hoping this year brings back the Monarchs!
  
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Sophie L. on April 11, 2014 at 2:04 am said:

Wow !!!!!!! it is the only word for this picture Kenn 😉

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- Kenn Shapiro on April 11, 2014 at 9:06 am said:
  
  Thank you, Sophie! 🙂
  
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lljostes on April 10, 2014 at 10:51 am said:

Beautiful! I can’t wait to sow my milkweed seeds and see these delightful creatures later this year!

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- Kenn Shapiro on April 10, 2014 at 11:00 am said:
  
  Thank you, Laura. I hope you’ll take (and post!) some photos when your Milkweed blooms and the butterflies arrive!
  
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  - lljostes on April 10, 2014 at 11:03 am said:
    
    Pray that I can get them growing! 🙂
    
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Pat on April 10, 2014 at 9:27 am said:

A beautiful shot!

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- Kenn Shapiro on April 10, 2014 at 9:28 am said:
  
  Thank you, Pat!
  
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rjujy on April 10, 2014 at 9:08 am said:

I’m always amazed when I see a nice image of a butterfly. They are so difficult to make a photo of. Nice job.

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- Kenn Shapiro on April 10, 2014 at 9:15 am said:
  
  Thank you—I got lucky on this one. The Milkweed nectar must have been very tasty—the Monarch just perched there comfortably for the better part of a minute, allowing me to snap more than a dozen pics.
  
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Amy Pinkrose on April 10, 2014 at 8:24 am said:

Stunning Shot!!! LOVE this!!!! Good for you! xx Amy

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- Kenn Shapiro on April 10, 2014 at 8:25 am said:
  
  Thank you, Amy!
  
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  - Amy Pinkrose on April 10, 2014 at 8:54 am said:
    
    You are SO welcome, Kenn!!! Love, Amy
    
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domnuio on April 10, 2014 at 8:04 am said:

A royal meal and a wonderful macro !!!

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- Kenn Shapiro on April 10, 2014 at 8:13 am said:
  
  Much thanks!
  
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shining star on April 10, 2014 at 7:54 am said:

Lovely!

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- Kenn Shapiro on April 10, 2014 at 8:12 am said:
  
  Thank you!
  
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  - shining star on April 10, 2014 at 8:13 am said:
    
    Welcome 🙂
    
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