Birth of a Tiger

[digimania]

These are shots I took recently showing the eclosure of a Plain Tiger, a close relative of the American Monarch.
The Plain Tiger struggling to get out.
http://images.yuku.com/image/pjpeg/7f9363484bff55ef4f2e8f5bdc18f612f3f32fe7.jpg
Canon 40D, Sigma 150mm, 1/100, f8, ISO200
The Plain Tiger drying its wings.
http://images.yuku.com/image/pjpeg/e1416341514983d3fe326584ac067ae7b8779364.jpg
Canon 40D, Tokina 100mm, 1/50, f4, ISO200
Richard

[Delvcaem]

how lovely. What a nice subject and a great catch.

[thething912]

I like the color of it's wings.

[Fee]

what an amazing thing to see!! well done!

[digimania]

Thank you for viewing and the kind words.
Richard

[marshall2]

Nicely done Richard. Good DOF and colours. You were some lucky to witness this. Thanks for sharing.

[Ron77]

Oh cool!!!!!!!!!!! Nice shots too, great capture!

[digimania]

Thank you Marshall and Ron for the kind words,
Richard