20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Butterfly Anatomy

This picture shows a Silver Spotted skipper butterfly atop a pink zinnia. The features of the butterfly are heightened thanks to the zoom lens of the camera and the macro setting. This perspective is one that is educating and beautiful.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: Machesney park, Illinois, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D3300
Copyright: © Kate Nelson