Enchantress
by Lisa Kilby
Title
Enchantress
Artist
Lisa Kilby
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The great spangled fritillary is characterized by its orange color above with five black dashes near fore wing base and several irregular black dashes at the base of the hind wing. In addition, two rows of black crescents run along the edges of the wings. Below, the forewing is yellowish-orange with black marks similar to the upperside, with a few silver spots on the tip of the wing. The hindwing is reddish-brown with silver spots on the base and middle of the wing. A broad yellow band and silver triangles are the most notable qualities on the wing, next to the brown margin. Females tend to be darker than males and individuals from the western reaches of this species range tend to be brighter orange.
NOTE: The watermark in the lower right corner of the image will not appear on the final print
AWARDS & HONORS
3rd Place Win in the "Butterflies" contest (9/12/2019)
FEATURES:
Groovy Butterflies 9/17/2016
Visions of Spring - Glances of Summer 9/19/2016
New England Photographs 9/29/2016
Artist's Cards Fine Art Greeting Cards 11/9/2016
Bugs Bugs and More Bugs 12/20/2016
The Niche 1/2/2017
FAA - Pixels All Star 3/13/2017
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September 12th, 2016
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Comments (35)
Venetia Featherstone-Witty
Great composition and the butterfly is so well placed on the flower with beautiful bokeh background! L/F
Anita Faye
Butterfly perfection Lisa! Featured on Groovy Butterflies! http://fineartamerica.com/groups/groovy-butterflies.html