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)
Author: David Mathre
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!