Comment from Mara del Mar
Amazing capture of the leaf / butterfly. Love the color and nice background, like good frame, excellent clarity and good DOF. Great details and sharp focus. Good job. Luck.
Mara

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2014

---

reply by the author on 17-Sep-2014

thanks lot mara for your kind comments

Comment from mamamary
I didn't know this. I learned something new today. I like that. I do see the lips but did not understand the walking part until I read the narrative. I looked real close and still cant see the head, but I am sure it is there. Your focus is spot on. Composition and lighting is great. Nice picture.

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2014

---

reply by the author on 17-Sep-2014

I've seen him with open wings and can confirm that this butterfly has a head with two eyes; lol
thanks a lot

Comment from eileen0204
what a double treat this is!

First you have the camoflage which is perfect.

Then you have the lips of nature. What an unusual find.

Great offsetting to make this something special.

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2014

---

reply by the author on 17-Sep-2014

thanks a lot Eileen for your nice comments

Comment from Sange
Haha! What a great title, entry and find! Fab focus, clarity and details.
Great find and capture!
I wish you the best of luck!

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2014

---

reply by the author on 17-Sep-2014

thanks a lotSandra for your lovely comments;
I'll post tomorrow a very strange bug; if you know the name....

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
How strange is nature's creation. This is a beautiful shot.You have timed it well. The light, colour and the composition have worked well. Thanks for sharing! Good luck!

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2014

---

reply by the author on 17-Sep-2014

many thanks

Comment from theresa45
Interesting initial impact and creativity of subject. I would have never known it was a butterfly without reading your artist notes. Love the composition. Like the sharp, clear focus of the butterfly and what it's sitting on; and also the blurred background, making it pop.

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2014

---

reply by the author on 17-Sep-2014

thanks a lot theresa

Comment from Kbanich
OMG - I have never seen one of these. I would have never known they even existed. Thank you for this. How interesting. I did think it was a leaf prior to reading the notes. I'd love to see one in person. Very Cool!

As far as the review - all camera techs appear to be spot on with nice exposure and lighting. Detail on this interesting butterfly perfect due to your tack sharp focusing. Kudos. Kathy

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2014

---

reply by the author on 17-Sep-2014

thanks a lot Kathy for your lovely comments

Comment from michiganmike
A beautiful shot with great details that show the antennae, head, and legs of this remarkable butterfly. Excellent colors and outstanding cropping. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2014

---

reply by the author on 17-Sep-2014

thanks a lot mike for your lovely comments

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Fred,
It nearly fooled me that it was indeed a dead leaf, only leaves don't have antennae. Wonderful composition, framing & focus with superb camera techniques with razor sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2014

---

reply by the author on 17-Sep-2014

no antennas and no legs
merci beaucoup

reply by Susan F. M. T. on 17-Sep-2014

Fred,
Look again near the right hand end of the leaf...the anntenae are there!
Susan

Comment from adenglish
Ok, this one grabbed my attention... I mean I still don't really know what ot say about art, but, bah! let's do this.

First of all, it has made my day brighter knowing this creature exists, and you have caught it in such a natural way that speaks volumes about it's individuality and personality.

A cautious creature that almost resembles a cartoon smile when it wings are closed.

This is an impressive shot, as I assume you did not have long to capture the creature in this state, yet you've perfectly shown how well it can hide and even left the background out of focus so we not distracted by anything back there.

great work, and good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2014

---

reply by the author on 17-Sep-2014

thanks a lot for your lovely comments
I'llpost another strange insect tomorrow