Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Sorry, I missed to review this one prior to the judging!
Well deserved win!
Super clarity!
Fine features & textures.
Compact framing.
Nice perspective & narrow DOF.
Thanks for sharing...
Congratulations!

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2016

And have you read the artist notes? Taken from the Philippines. Where are you in Bohol?
Thanks, my friend for this great review.

reply by Dick Lee Shia on 31-Aug-2016

Oh really? At the butterfly farm? Yes I'm here in Dauis, Tagbilaran, Bohol...

reply by Dick Lee Shia on 31-Aug-2016

Did you pose at the glass mounted butterfly?

reply by the author on 31-Aug-2016

no.

reply by the author on 31-Aug-2016

Really? We were there and it was raining hard. Are you still there? What month where you there? We've stayed in Alona Resort.

reply by the author on 01-Sep-2016

I usually do not allow strangers to grab my camera, to take picture of me. These are usually the tricks of thieves in big cities like Paris and Italy.

reply by Dick Lee Shia on 01-Sep-2016

Were you alone?

reply by the author on 01-Sep-2016

Dick, I have my two daughters, ages 11 and 14 and my younger brother. Next trip, is New Zealand, next Summer, and I am hoping, my husband can take time off, for a trip to Colorado, and enjoy the view in Garden of the Gods. Take care and God bless. Wish I have the chance to see you, but I was so uncertain on the best way to go there, I only go with the flow. Weather is so unpredictable, I can only trust God. Lots of flight delays, too. Praise, we were able to come home safe.

reply by Dick Lee Shia on 01-Sep-2016

Thank God you did arrive safe & in good shape...
Good luck to your future travels...You deserve a break!

reply by the author on 01-Sep-2016

thanks, my friend. You too, God bless whatever your plans are.

Comment from Mama Mia1
Is this for real. You actually captured a sight that is so lovely to behold. I am totally amazed.
Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2016

Yes! Absolutely real. Thank you so much, Mama MIA for an inspiring review. God bless.

Comment from supergold
a very nice close up of this Idea leuconoe gordita butterfly from the Philippines: a frequent species there; perfect diagonal framing with sharp focus;

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2016

Hey! Thanks Mr. Expert for identifying. I really have no clue. You're the best ! You've made my day.

Comment from a.samathasena
What a great nice wonderful lovely shot.Beautiful nice nature scene.Presentation and entrance are great.Lovely butterfly,head body and color design wings,artistic occasion and green b/g are gorgeous great and make a nice scene.Light and color balance are great.I like this talent perfect work.Focus color and all are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2016

Thanks, Sam. I am so blessed to hear from you once again. God bless !

Comment from Terri Fors
OH I so do love butterflies! This photograph of this beautiful butterfly is great. Full of color and the tiny water drops on the wings just add to the beauty. Super focus!

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2016

Thank, Terri for the kind thoughts and encouraging words. I think this is one of my most expensive image, because I flew to the Philippines, just to have captured this. Have A Great Rested Weekend and God Bless!

Comment from michiganmike
A beautiful exotic butterfly which you show in fine detail. I like the composition and the great colors. The rain is a nice touch and the presentation is excellent. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2016

Thank you once again, michiganmike for all the kind words and great review.