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Yellow tiger swallowtails come out to feast late in October in Florida. Their beauty never ceases to amaze me. Having such large wings they will often glide like a bird riding the thermals. The wingspan of the butterflies range from 3 to 5.5 inches, with females being the larger of the two. There is also a dark morph version of the female that mimics the poisonous Pipevine Swallowtail to protect it from predators. Photo taken in Charles Bronson State Park, Seminole County,Fl.

Chris was born in southern Delaware in 1960. As a teenager he began studying maps of Florida and dreamed of exploring the state and it’s natural treasures. In the early 1980’s he moved to Central Florida. During his travels throughout the state he discovered the beauty of it’s swamps, prairies, springs, rivers and lakes. This led to an interest in photography and it’s ability to document his adventures. He also developed an interest in astronomy. He studied the work of Ansel Adams and his “zone” system as well as the works of the his colleges in the “f 64 club” of art photographers. It became apparent that researching the accomplishments of painters would also be beneficial. Chris began to establish his own style, a fusion of art and...