Comment from WendyG
I love these ones, that eyespot is terrific and so unique in this butterfly. Excellent sharp focus, exposure and framing Fred:)

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2014

thanks so much again

Comment from soulfeeder
This is so sharp. I love the prominence of the bulky eye and those circles in the wings. The dark background, fits well. Focus, angle, lighting and technical skills, more than five rating. Well captured and is exotic.

 Comment Written 05-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2014

thanks a lot; don't miss the catedral, to fill your soul; lol;

reply by soulfeeder on 05-Nov-2014

Amen! That's my signature.

Comment from Doris1022
one eye is on you and one face is on the enemy. one eye is sleeping. and buffaloing the enemy.

nice bright shot.

 Comment Written 05-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2014

many thanks again

Comment from Mamafogs
This is great picture very clear. it was taken at night? I am actually working on a butterfly painting that is very similar to this, although it's not quite finished. The detail you have captured with different striations sowing the veining and feathering on the wing is remarkable.

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 Comment Written 05-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2014

thanks; taken in a bf farm: they are closed at night

Comment from jesuel
What a beautiful photo the color is great the detail is great excellent depth great lighting and I like how it is set against the dark background it really pops fine work here

 Comment Written 05-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2014

thank you

Comment from snowblaze
EEEK! That does look like an owl eye! Very cool. Nice composition and focus. I really like all of the subtle shades of brown/tan... nice work!

 Comment Written 05-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2014

thanks so much

Comment from Mollie213
This is very beautiful. The clarity is amazing. I enjoyed your notes. Isn't it wonderful that even these small insects have a built-in
instinct for survival.
He does look like a rather large species.
Really expert photography

 Comment Written 04-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2014

thanksa lot mollie for your lovely comments

Comment from Jairos
Great Pattern and very good detail, The exposure is great, I like the color, good sharp focus, good Job Jairos

 Comment Written 04-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2014

many thanks again

Comment from dalebraatz
Wonderful first impression. Like the great details of this butterfly. The background really helps the colors standout. Thank you for sharing. Dale

 Comment Written 04-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2014

many thanks again

Comment from michiganmike
A very nice shot with great details throughout the entire wing as well as the body of the butterfly. The colors are fine and the cropping is artful.

 Comment Written 04-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2014

many thanks mike