Comment from supergold Rating of Page 17 - Butterfly on a spring day
a nice capture of this very common Monarch butterfly on these tiny blue flowers; goodframing and acceptable soft focus on the butterfly;

 Comment Written 25-Sep-2012

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reply by the author on 25-Sep-2012

Thanks so much, I appreciate your positive comments. :) Mary

Comment from GaliaG Rating of Page 17 - Butterfly on a spring day
nice capture of the butterfly and good lighting on the flowers

good filling of the frame, composition and presentation

thansk for sharing

 Comment Written 25-Sep-2012

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reply by the author on 25-Sep-2012

Thanks so much for your positive feedback :)

Comment from Jorge Gaete Rating of Page 16 - Yellow tulip has attracted bee
Nice capture.
I like the contrast and framing.
I ALSO LIKE THE FACT THAT IS NOT PERFECTLY CLEAR, WHICH ADDS TO THE ABSTRACT FEEL OF IT.
Good work.
Jorge.

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2012

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2012

Thanks Jorge, as always I appreciate your feedback. A couple of reviews have commented negatively about the fact focus is not spot on but sometimes it doesn't really matter as it adds to the pic which I am glad you agree with in this one :) Mary

reply by Jorge Gaete on 13-Sep-2012

You are very welcome, sometimes here in FAR all they want is calendar photography, that is what I call it. Sharp, sharp, sharp. I guess I see the artistic side a little more.

Comment from canon shooter Rating of Page 16 - Yellow tulip has attracted bee
Yes you did get a nice one in the situation you described. Nice work on the detail and I sure like the transparent wing. I think I would try to lighten the head and get the eyes to stand out.

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2012

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2012

Thanks so much, as always welcome your feedback.

Comment from jerrid Rating of Page 16 - Yellow tulip has attracted bee
There is a couple of things I like about this picture. I like the fact that the bee is in this picture because it give this flower a right touch and the other thing is that you had great timing to be able to get this bee on the flower!
I been trying to take a picture of a bee but my hands was shaking so bad because I am really scared of them lol!
You have great pin sharp focus and great color!
Awesome job!

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2012

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2012

Thanks so much I appreciate your positive feedback. You might try a tripod to get the shot, my daughter has the same problem. :)

reply by jerrid on 13-Sep-2012

I am going to sooo get that but I am really scared of them! I took a picture of one on a blue flower but the whole time I was crying because I was in fear of getting stung by that bee!

Comment from Susan F. M. T. Rating of Page 16 - Yellow tulip has attracted bee
A beautiful picture of this soft cream coloured tulip & it's visiting bee. Skillful composition, framing, lighting camera techniques & sharp focus showing fine details of the wings.
Susan

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2012

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2012

Thanks Susan, your positive comments are appreciated.

Comment from BirdsEyeView Rating of Page 16 - Yellow tulip has attracted bee
very nice color, like the soft yellow, brings nice contrast to the bee. nice definition of bee, and seeing his markings and transparency of wings good. composition good. BEV

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2012

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2012

Thanks so much, really appreciate your comments.

Comment from Cassandra01 Rating of Page 16 - Yellow tulip has attracted bee
A good macro of this bee. The soft yellow makes a night contrasting background for it. The focus here is on the wings and so the face is just a tad soft. Not bad at all for one shot.

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2012

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2012

Thanks so much, appreciate your comments.

Comment from the rhatzz Rating of Page 16 - Yellow tulip has attracted bee
Great shot but the bee could be more focused Nice colors here a nice soft photo. Keep up the good work. Well done

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2012

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2012

Thanks very much.

reply by the rhatzz on 13-Sep-2012

:-)

Comment from onyanita Rating of Page 16 - Yellow tulip has attracted bee
good one Mary! Nice focus and lovely contrast in colors. Focus is sharp and you managed the exposure really well. Lovely shot.

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2012

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2012

Thanks Sonja :) Mary