Old World Swallowtail
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Old World Swallowtail

Species Papilio machaon

Butterflies

 A living masterpiece of nature opening its wings with the flawless harmony of yellow and black, adorned with graceful tail extensions on its hindwings and striking eye-spots shifting from purple to red: the Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon). With its proud and powerful flight displayed across open fields, meadow ridges, and gardens, it stands as one of the most magnificent and awe-inspiring subjects of the macro frame. 

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Locationİzmir,Karşıyaka
Date03 April 2017
Equipment SONY SLT-A57 Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro
Camera Settings
f/9 1/250s 100mm ISO 100

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