Comment from CMNash
Sup this is extraordinary in black and white. I don't think it could be more beautiful even in color. It is just stunning. Details tend to really stand out when something is in black and white format that you might miss if you are looking at the colors. Like the markings on the wings of this butterfly are so intricate and defined. Beautiful. Your depth of field is excellent, the focus is great and so is the clarity overall. I think you did a great job with this one.

 Comment Written 08-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Aug-2014

thanks a lot again for your great comments; no much difference because the bf is only slight yellow, nearly pure white

reply by CMNash on 08-Aug-2014

You are very welcome for the review, and I love black and white photographs.

Comment from Mollie213
I really like this in
black and white. It just
makes the butterfly stand out like 3D.
Good positioning
Great lighting and details.
Again, another amazing insect with his own
one of a kind design.
Love it

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Aug-2014

thanks a lot Mollie

Comment from michiganmike
A very nice choice for B&W conversion. The butterfly is quite contrasty which makes it stand out from this somewhat busy background. Excellent tonal range and very nice cropping.

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Aug-2014

thanks so much Mike

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Sorry, I ran out of Bonus Stars as soon as it was released last week!
This deserves more than 5 because of its excellent tonal variations against the narrow DOF.
Interesting initial impact!
Very sharp focusing.
Perfect lighting.
Aesthetic framing.
Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Aug-2014

thanks a lot Dick for the cyber six; lol

Comment from BirdsEyeView
very nice detail and texture shown. the light and shadows present a beauty and composes an amazing composition. BEV

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2014

thanks a lot larry

Comment from soulfeeder
WOW! Nice conversion to black and white. The fine details of patterns and shapes in the wings are vivid. Must be interesting to see this float in the air like a kite. Well captured and a pleasure to view.

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2014

thanks a lot

Comment from JIRINA
Very nice black and white picture of this butterfly. Very well captured pattern of the wings, very sharp. Nice placement between the flowers.

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2014

many thanks again

reply by JIRINA on 07-Aug-2014

Again, very welcome. Jirina

Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
A very nice contest entry as this butterfly just seems to stand inside of your frame , the black and white creates a different perspective to the position , interesting capture, perfect frame - clear and sharp in details, perfect focus and exposure - this is a soft back and white which in very harmonious and well balanced in grey tones - beautiful image, thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2014

many thanks again

Comment from M. Celeste
Great capture! I love the design in the wings and the soft, gray b/g. I just finished drawing one because of the beauty. Not everything has to be in color. Wonderful job!

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2014

thanks so much

Comment from csimmons032
Beautifully done! I love how the black and white looks on the butterfly. Your focus is good and the lighting is good as well. Great job:)

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2014

thanks a lot

reply by csimmons032 on 06-Aug-2014

Your welcome :)