Black Swallowtail Butterfly Wing by Iris Holzer Richardson

Black Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio polyxenes) Wing macro photograph. The black swallowtail butterfly is a New Jersey USA native butterfly. We plant extra herbs to attract pollinators to our garden. Without fail we will find caterpillars on our herbs. We place many in butterfly territories to protect the from predators. Once the butterflies emerge from their chrysalis we release them on our butterfly bush. My reward is a beautiful full-frame macro photograph of this beautiful butterfly.

The view of this photograph is quite intimate much like a person using a magnifying glass to allow one to see every detail of this butterflies wings. It exposes the tiniest detail and texture of its wing.

Macro photography allows me to get close and intimate with my subject matter. It shows the beauty easily overlooked due to our busy lifestyles. My artwork gives the viewer a sense of calm, peace, and relaxation. A reprieve from daily stresses.

As a photographer who comes from the days of film, I do minimal post-processing. Much like I did in the traditional darkroom. I want the viewer to feel like they are right there where my photograph was taken. Creating a visual escape.

This artwork is offered by Iris Holzer Richardson

Iris Richardson is an artist who is truly gifted and brings a unique blend of skills to her work. With her background in culinary arts, she pursued her passion for photography and later added painting and sculpture to her repertoire. What sets her apart from other artists is her remarkable ability to capture nature's intricate details and hidden beauty with stunning precision. Her artwork takes you on a journey that invites the viewer to see the world in a new and captivating way, whether it's the delicate petals of a flower or the complex patterns of a butterfly's wing.

If you want to experience Iris's art in person, make sure to check out her website for upcoming exhibitions and events https://www.IrisRichardson.com. Her artwork is not to be missed, and you won't be disappointed by the stunning beauty and captivating nature of her work.

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