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Photography

Mousetoescamper

(6,687 posts) Wed Sep 17, 2025, 09:01 AM 18 hrs ago

Morning monarch [View all]

I love the early-morning sunlight this time of year. The photo was taken last Sunday during my visit to Lancaster County Central Park in South Central PA.

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Morning monarch [View all] Mousetoescamper 18 hrs ago OP

Such a beautiful interplay of butterfly and plants -- enough 17 hrs ago #1

Thanks, enough Mousetoescamper 17 hrs ago #2

I echo enough's comment Diamond_Dog 17 hrs ago #3

Thanks, Diamond_Dog Mousetoescamper 17 hrs ago #5

Great close-up shot. Lovely, Mousetoes! brer cat 17 hrs ago #4

Thanks, brer cat Mousetoescamper 17 hrs ago #6

My gramma said early morning was the best time of day. You found real nice light that day. Did you George McGovern 16 hrs ago #7

Thanks, George Mousetoescamper 16 hrs ago #8

Cool. First 70-210mm I shot with back in the film days was a Sigma. They make fine gear still. George McGovern 15 hrs ago #9

That is one outstanding photo, my dear Mousetoescamper! CaliforniaPeggy 12 hrs ago #10

Thanks, Peggy Mousetoescamper 12 hrs ago #11