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just a dead leaf

a dead leaf

30 total reviews 
Comment from Prdyart


I knew this was a butterfly, as I have seen them before. You got a excellent shot! Bravo! Also looks like a pair of lips.

 Comment Written 08-Aug-2014


reply by the author on 08-Aug-2014
    many thanks again
reply by Prdyart on 11-Aug-2014
    your welcome
Comment from WendyG


Ha! It's fantabulous! I have never seen a butterfly like this one Fred, how amazing mother nature is. Before I read your notes I thought it was leaf in the shape of lips smiling!lol! What a super find and it's camouflage is flawless! Excellent techs all around, so interesting!;)

 Comment Written 03-Aug-2014


reply by the author on 03-Aug-2014
    thanks a lot again Wendy; unfortunately I was unable to find one on a tree: impossible with such a camouflage.
    several reviewers suggested smiling lips: I"ll keep it for a contest, since I have other pics of it
reply by WendyG on 04-Aug-2014
    It is a very unique butterfly Fred I love it:) I see Jairos has left the site, I hope he is ok, he didn't say why other than his life has started another chapter, I hope it is a good chapter:)
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2014
    I hope for him; I know he has some business with Nat. Geographic
reply by WendyG on 04-Aug-2014
    Wow! Nat. Geographic, taking pics?
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2014
    yes, I think
reply by WendyG on 04-Aug-2014
    That is fabulous! He should be very proud of himself, I'm so happy for him!;)
Comment from manicowl


I was going to write something entirely different until I saw the words dead leaf with legs. Like you I think this is fantastic camouflage, I don't think he can be seen unless moving.

 Comment Written 03-Aug-2014


reply by the author on 03-Aug-2014
    thanks so much;even moving, it can be a leaf in the wind
reply by manicowl on 03-Aug-2014
    Amazing, great shot.
Comment from gidavidson


Wow, how neat, had me fooled at first. Nice focus, frame and exposure to show the leafy details. Looks like a sign of fall to arriving in a few months.

 Comment Written 03-Aug-2014


reply by the author on 03-Aug-2014
    thanks so much george
Comment from Montana Shooter


Oh my goodness! The camouflage of this butterfly is fantastic. I never would have guessed if I hadn't read your notes (do I pass the test?).

What a great capture of this amazing creature.

 Comment Written 03-Aug-2014


reply by the author on 03-Aug-2014
    thanks a lot
Comment from Sange


Haha! I do not know which I enjoyed more Fred, your reviews or this photo! I knew it was a butterfly right away with Mick Jager leaf lips for wings!
A unique first time ever seen here in FARtland where most do not READ!
LOVE YOUR HUMOR!
NICE shot of this leaf!! Lol
Kidding! Butterfly!
😀😀😀👏👏

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2014


reply by the author on 02-Aug-2014
    thanks a lot Sandra for your wonderful review
Comment from Life is but a dream.


HOLY GUACAMOLE why didn't you put this up into the camouflage contest?

I was going to chastise you for putting an orange leaf on an orange pedestal and how it didn't pop the leaf out but now I understand.

What is further amazing (to me) is how you know the names of these beasts! (and flowers too).

I am curious to see how many didn't read your notes...ha ha ha....you have piqued my curiosity with this shot and notes.

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2014


reply by the author on 02-Aug-2014
    thanks a lot olga; for the moment: only 2 out of 19;
    if I didn't put in the contest: it was taken 3 days ago....
reply by Life is but a dream. on 03-Aug-2014
    Hey, that is refreshing to know...people actually read the artist's notes...WOW.
Comment from rstringer


Wow! I've never heard of this butterfly before but it is the best camouflage ever. Such a neat picture. I love it!!

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2014


reply by the author on 02-Aug-2014
    thanks so much again for your nice comments and high rating
Comment from Molly Hungar


How interesting. I guess people are surprised when the dead leaf flies away. I read your notes and thanks for sharing this. You did a great job of capturing it

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2014


reply by the author on 02-Aug-2014
    many thanks again mary
Comment from csimmons032


Incredible. I would have never guessed that it is a butterfly. You are right, it is one of the best camouflage that i have ever seen as well. Your focus is very good and so is the lighting. Great job.

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2014


reply by the author on 02-Aug-2014
    thanks a lot for your lovely comments
reply by csimmons032 on 02-Aug-2014
    Your welcome :)