Comment from nicholemcknight
willie,
what an exquisite photo of a butterfly. The lighting is perfection. You've captured a buckeye butterfly.

Initial impact 6
Creativity of presentation 6
Color Harmony 6
Center of Interest 6
Technical Excellence 6
Technique 6
Story Telling Ability 6
Lighting 6

Thanks for sharing you awesome shot that is technically exceptional.
Missy.

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2010

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reply by the author on 15-Oct-2010

thank you so very much for such a good review.

Comment from Dellity
The composition of this is really nice with the movement of the butterfly giving it motion and the soft background giving it a kind of emotional impact. Kind of nostalgic or dreamy in a way.
Nice subject matter and strong focal point.

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2010

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thank you

Comment from fila4
Nice catch of the buckeye with its wings spread. They have a wonderful pattern on their wings. The yellow blooms compliments its colors. Good background blur. I think just a wee tad of contrast would make it even better. Good focus, lighting, composition and impact. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2010

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thank you

Comment from xennia
Beautiful flower and excellent photo of it. I like the composition and angle, not entirely "by the book" but works great here. Colors and lighting are wonderful, focus and depth of field excellent. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment from haydngreenow
A nice example of a butterfly photograph, i like the way you have placed the butterfly leaving room for the yellow flower as well. Buterfly reasonably sharp as well. Well done haydn

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thank you

Comment from jlmserenity
This is a beautiful photo! I like the colors of the butterfly against the yellow flowers. The composition with the butterfly off center makes the shot interesting because my eyes are drawn there and then to the bee in the background. I like the focus in the foreground and the slight blur of the background becuase it shows off the butterfly. Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2010

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thank you

Comment from suekemps2
Great shot of the Buckeye Butterfly excellent focus and clarity.
The background colors are really gentle without overtaking the butterfly
I like the fact you have focused to the side brings the flowers into play.
Thank you for sharing.
Sue

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2010

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thank you

Comment from Patti's Pics
I love road trips, especially when you find a treasure! This certainly is a beauty, love the colors and soft blur of the background. I know how hard it is to try and photograph a butterfly ...they don't stay in one place for very long :) Great job and thanks for sharing

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Comment from cassaaam
initial impact good
composition good
color good
technical excellence good
subject difficulty good
overall presentation good
nice sharp focus and detail in your butterfly and flowers, background blur sets it off

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2010

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thanks a lot

Comment from MinoYasue
Love a peaceful and warm mood. The color harmony is very joyful. It has a great compostion. It is like a spring again! Thank you for sharing.

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thank you