Tiger's Eye

Subtle dilation The focus and the poise Anticipation crawls With softest step To spring and leap And bound to catch A glimpse and prize

Light shining through the wings of a Canadian Tiger Swallowtail. (Papilio canadensis)

2018 Nikon D3500, 55-200mm Lens + 68mm Extension Tube.

Photographed in situ, without the use of artificial lighting or staging. Photoshop only used for resizing.

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This piece was created for the 3rd Annual Tezos4Humanity fundraising event.