Comment from happycamper
You have done it again. this is a great photo. I have never seen this variety of butterfly so I am extra happy that you shared this. The colors are beautiful along with the details. Happycamper

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 22-Feb-2017

thanks so much

Comment from Gail Ross
What beautiful markings. I like the one darker green dot on it's left wing that matches the color of the leaves. You've framed this so well and the focus and detail are exceptional. Great job.

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 22-Feb-2017

thanks a lot again

Comment from EvaB
A really lovely shot here. Beautiful focus, exposure and composition. Love the diagonal line of the wings. There may be a slight green color cast on the wings from the plants?

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 22-Feb-2017

thanks so much again;
this is the natural color of the bf

Comment from Envision
The colors and design of this butterfly's wings is very nice. I like the many shades of green and how well they work for camouflage on numerous plants. The shape of the leaves that this one is on adds another interesting pattern to the image.

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 22-Feb-2017

thanks a lot grace

Comment from jesuel
What a beautiful photo the color is great the detail is great excellent depth great lighting and I like how you have framed it in fine work here

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2017

thanks again

Comment from FBI GUY
Your tight crop is perfect. We can see the detail of this specimen. The focus and the lighting pop his detailed pattern. Beautiful capture.

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2017

thanks a lot gary

Comment from PeglegDeb
You do up THE best notes sg....perfectly described your little Malachite here.

Good focus on this guy.....he's well detailed and easy to study. Colors look very natural. A very nicely presented study of an unusual Butterfly....for my area anyway.

Deborah

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2017

thanks a lot deborah;
don't miss the other one with closed wings

reply by PeglegDeb on 21-Feb-2017

very welcome sg. I'll have a look.

Comment from gitmowxman
Like the use of blurred leaves to very in focus leaves to give nice depth to the photo. Your BF has nice rich color and great focus, and your framed it very well. Thanks for sharing and HAGN.

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2017

many thanks again

Comment from MKFlood
nice capture. national geo quality! the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of the butterfly on the leaf is great. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2017

many thanks again

Comment from dalebraatz
a very beautiful butterfly, making me think of summer. like the colors and details and textures of the butterfly and the green leaf, very pleasing to look at. Thank you for sharing. dale

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2017

many thanks dale