Mating Monarch Butterflys

It is the end of the Monarch season here on Maui. I watched these two go

through the ritual, the chase, the air ballet, and then settle down to

business. After opening the photo in LR I saw that both of these butterfly's

are "battle worn". The lower one has 2/3 of it's right wing missing. The

top one has a generous chunk out of it. The scales are battered. And,

they are still going for it. Is there any stronger drive than procreation?

A great insight into procreation! You were really lucky to capture this moment. 

Thanks for sharing it.

A beautiful shot with very nice lighting and colours, Dominick!

Its a nice shot with vivid colours & good background blur.

Outstanding macro, the lighting is of very high quality and the details are so fine here while the colors are so original and connecting this image so well with the viewers.

Thank you my friend for sharing it and wishing you all of the best.

Lovely capture!!!!

love the color, detail and lighting.

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