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Red Heliconius Hecale Butterfly Art Print
by Tim Abeln
$37.56
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Red Heliconius Hecale Butterfly art print by Tim Abeln. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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This is a red colored heliconius hecale butterfly drinking from a flower. Instead of eating, butterflies get their nurishment from drinking. They... more
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Artist's Description
This is a red colored heliconius hecale butterfly drinking from a flower. Instead of eating, butterflies get their nurishment from drinking. They have a long narrow tube in their mouth called a proboscis that acts as a straw. They usually set on top of a flower and drink the nectar, but it can basically be anything that dissolves in water like tree sap, dung, pollen or rotten fruit. They are attracted to sodium found in salt and sweat. This is why they sometimes even land on people in Butterfly Parks. Sodium as well as many other minerals is vital for the butterflies reproduction.
About Tim Abeln
Hi and welcome to my gallery! My name is Tim and I am a self-taught photographer from Arnhem, the Netherlands. The enthousiasm for photography was inspired by my mother. With her camera (and a few tips from her photography friends) I just went out and started making photos. I watched tons of YouTube videos, read articles and book, talked to other photographers and that is what I continu doing, learning something new with every shot. Pretty soon I found that I started seeing the world in a different way, started noticing things I never noticed before. Lights, shadows, compositions, colors, animals in the forest, majestic landscapes and the tiniest detail in beautiful flowers. The love for photography is not in pressing a shutter...
Neal Alicakos
Beautiful butterfly and wonderful capture.
Tim Abeln replied:
Thank you Neal!
Haleh Mahbod
beautifully captured.
Tim Abeln replied:
Thanks Haleh!
Kim Tran
Gorgeous image Tim! l/f
Tim Abeln replied:
Thank you Kim!
GRACE IRADIAN
Stunning capture
Tim Abeln replied:
Thanks Grace!
Kristin Brown
Always welcome, Tim!
Kristin Brown
Vibrant colors! Superb clarity! Congratulations on your outstanding photograph being featured on the home page of "Your Very Best Photography" group on Fine Art America! LFGT
Tim Abeln replied:
Thank you very much Kristin!
Frozen in Time Fine Art Photography
Gorgeous!
Tim Abeln replied:
Thanks!
Bukunolami Olamilokun
Lovely butterfly but then again I love all butterflies. This is a stunning photo. Glorious work Tim.
Tim Abeln replied:
Thank you Bukunolami! There is a new butterfly in my gallery and more coming in the next few days.
Marvin Spates
Tim this is such a beautiful photograph! I loved reading your description about butterflies very informative! LF
Tim Abeln replied:
Thank you very much Marvin!
Judy Genovese
Beautiful!
Tim Abeln replied:
Thank you Judy!
Anita Faye
Featured on Groovy Butterflies 8/6/2017! https://fineartamerica.com/groups/groovy-butterflies.html
Tim Abeln replied:
Thank you very much Anita! Proud to be member of such a great community!
Cindy Treger
Tim, this is beautiful. f/l
Tim Abeln replied:
Thank you Cindy!
Wonju Hulse
Stunning!
Tim Abeln replied:
Thank you Wonju
Terry DeLuco
Beautiful!!
Tim Abeln replied:
Thank you Terry!
Lorraine Baum
Awesome detail! l/f/p
Tim Abeln replied:
Thank you Lorraine!
I'ina Van Lawick
Gorgeous shot, Tim. Mostly I see 'koolwitjes' in my garden, and they never seem to land anywhere. Will have to take time to visit a flower garden when the crazy traffic of summer is done. There is a lovely dahlia garden 45 min. from here. lf
Tim Abeln replied:
I believe you have a good chance of finding monarch butterflies on some types of Dahlia. Sounds like a great idea and I look forward to see your photos! ;) Thank you l'ina!
Sofia Goldberg
very cute! l/f
Tim Abeln replied:
Thanks Sofia!
Debby Pueschel
Stunning! FLP
Tim Abeln replied:
Thank you Debby
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Tim Abeln replied:
Thank you so much John!
Michael Mirijan
This wonderful picture is featured on the homepage of the "Pictures for Present" group.
Tim Abeln replied:
Thank you very much Michael!