Photo of the Day

The shadow of a butterfly seen through a leaf
July 15, 2012

Butterfly, Texas

This Month in Photo of the Day: Animal Pictures

I captured this image while visiting the butterfly exhibit in Houston, Texas. I noticed this leaf being illuminated by the sun and was just hoping a butterfly would land for a few seconds so I could get a few shots. I'm glad I was patient.

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Photograph by Melanie Huff, Your Shot
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