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Leaf Swinger

Piano Key Butterfly after the rain

22 total reviews 
Comment from DrCarlton


This is an interesting, profoundly creative photograph, cleverly augmented by the juxtapositional color contrasts between the butterfly and the leaf upon which it is perched. Very well done and thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2017


reply by the author on 23-Jul-2017
    thanks so much Dr. Carlton!
Comment from Lauren Douglas


Beautiful photograph! The pattern on the butterfly is so intricate and colorful. The bright green leaf and the stem to the right give it depth and balance. Nice job!

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2017


reply by the author on 23-Jul-2017
    thanks so much Lauren
Comment from csimmons032


I have never heard of a Piano Key butterfly, but I like the name. Now that I look at it, the patterns on the butterfly actually do make me think of piano keys. I like the bright colors on the butterfly that are shown off very well. You have framed this butterfly perfectly, and your focus and lighting are excellent as well. Thanks for sharing :)

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2017


reply by the author on 23-Jul-2017
    there are several kinds with different color combos and textures. thanks so much for this wonderful review.
reply by csimmons032 on 24-Jul-2017
    You're welcome :)
Comment from AndreThreeThou


Great texture on both the leaf and the butterfly; I can almost feel the powder on its wings. Very elegant shot, just having that one leaf and one stem on there, a small display of life amongst a whole world unseen by man.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2017


reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
    Thank you so very much Andre!
Comment from FBI GUY


You nailed this one. The patterns ae stunning as is the lighting and focus. THe tight crop gives us a up close look at this colorful butterfly. The contrast of the green wet leaf and the piano key stripes provides tons of contrast and interest.

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2017


reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
    thanks so much Gary!
Comment from booklotto


Very dramatic in color. Love this presenting of what I cannot shoot here where I live, I am not good at it, so I leave it to others Beautifful butterfly and I never knew this name before. Great that it is on that leaf. BG is supreme. That white is spot on.

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2017


reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
    thanks Joannie!!
reply by booklotto on 21-Jul-2017
Comment from bpellephoto


This take is truly marvelous.

Excellent timing getting the take with the wings fully extended - no easy matter.

The additional dimension of just having rained makes this shot so luscious.

Camera technique is with out flaw.

The focus is so sharp I don't think it can any better than this.

Colors are bright, bold and complimentary to the overall scene.

Framing as well is top of the line.

A masterful photograph ... B-)) Bob

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2017


reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
    Thanks Bob! And an extra thank you for this wonderful extra Star. )
Comment from CREZart


Very nice and eye catching. Colors are great and focus is sharp. Background is blurred nicely and does not distract from the subject. Fills the frame as it should and an attractive capture for sure.

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2017


reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
    thanks so much CREZ
Comment from dalebraatz


wow what a great shot for the contest, love the details and textures and depth you have captured with great camera skills, a pleasure to view, Thank you for sharing. dale

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2017


reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
    thank you Dale :)
Comment from a.samathasena


What a great nice wonderful lovely shot.Beautiful nice great nature scene.Presentation is very nice.Entrance is great.the Lovely beautiful butterfly,red and another color artistic wings body and green leaf,dark b/g are gorgeous great and make a nice scene.Light and color balance are very nice and great.I like this talent perfect work. Focus color and all are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.{Wish Your Contest.}

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2017


reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
    thank you so much A.sam