Comment from Anita colyer
Great shot of this butterfly drinking.
Lovely colours very bright.
Great detail, good close up.
Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2014

many thanks again

Comment from GaliaG
very nice shott

good lighting, focus, colors anad initial impact

excellent job, thanks fo sharrring

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2014

toda raba

Comment from M. Celeste
Very pretty capture. I like the look to this almost like a painting. Wonderful close up and colors. Beautiful glimpse of something we don't ordinarily get to see. Great job!

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2014

thanks a lot

Comment from dalebraatz
Wonderful first impression. Like the wonderful details that can be seen.Great light, very well focused. Thank you for taking and sharing.

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2014

thanks so much again

reply by dalebraatz on 20-Oct-2014

you are welcome

Comment from Mara del Mar
Excellent macro shot of the butterfly. Love the color, the effective dark background and nice lighting, like the texture, sharp focus and frame. Well done.
Mara

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2014

thanks a lot mara for your comments and top rating;
hope you have another six for tomorrow's pic: better; lol;

Comment from DavidP
Sure can and I can see how these butterflies help to pollinate flowers as they go from one to the other sipping out the nectar. Nice macro photo of this one working on that tiny red flower. You really brought us in nice and close and the pollen is clearly visible. Good one!

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2014

thanks so much again

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Fred,
A beautiful macro shot of the Orange & black Butterfly supping up nectar from the little trumpet shaped red flowers standing out in three dimensions from the dark background. Artistic composition, framing & lighting with superb camera techniques with sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2014

merci suzanne

Comment from gidavidson
A really good close up view on this thirsty one. I am getting ready to head out to our local butterfly world this morning, hope to get some good shots. The dark background really works, good focus and frame.

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2014

many thanks again

Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
OMG you really got him so hyper macro at the perfect moment to show HW he is drinking - super clear and sharp, excellent composition, these blooms are tiny and your picture gives us the opportunity to see all these details in perfection, stunning capture, perfect in focus and exposure , your contrast is spot on, the sunlight gives you a warm ambiance , a good close up, well done

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2014

thanks a lot regina: hope you feel better now

Comment from Lilibug6
This is very nice! The focus is good! The colors are very nice! Great presentation! Very well done and thanks for sharing! Lilibug6

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2014

many thanks again

reply by Lilibug6 on 20-Oct-2014

You are welcome=) Lili