Comment from sandralett
I love this! I am in love with butterflies and love to paint them in acrylics. I especially love to use photos as a reference when these beautiful creatures are combined with other beautiful flowers or environments. Thank you for sharing this!

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017

Thanks so much for the review! Was there something you didn't like as you deducted a half? Thanks again! Lori

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Oh, this is quite sharp & clear despite the Subtle illumination.

Fine wing design features & delicate textures.

Inclusion of the red bloom greatly accentuated the overall composition.

Why not opt for the tall format framing?

Any distracting elements below?

Nice perspective & narrow DOF.
Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017

Thanks so much for the very nice reviews and suggestiongs=) Have a great day! Lori

Comment from MKFlood
colorful capture. the angle of the shot of the colorful butterflies and flowers is great. the capture of the light is great. the clarity is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017

Thanks so much for the very nice review! Have a great day! Lori

Comment from GaliaG
nice capture of the butterflies, but the bright huge area on the left distracts and pulls my eyes from the butterflies, try to crop it in order to balance the photo

thanks for sharing


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 Comment Written 22-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2017

Thanks! Lori

Comment from nikman
Quite a nice nature shot posted here! Looks as if that flower is very popular! Your composition is good, exposure fine and the sharpness OK!

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017

Thanks so much ! Have a great weekend! Lori

Comment from michiganmike
A slightly dark image that does not do the essentially black butterflies much good. The image is very sharp and the flower looks good with these butterflies.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017

Thanks Mike! Have a great weekend! Lori

Comment from csimmons032
Beautifully done! Your focus, framing, and lighting are all excellent. The flower that they are sitting on gives that extra pop of colors. You captured this beautiful creatures perfectly. Thanks for sharing with us :)

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017

Thank you my friend! Have a great weekend! Lori

reply by csimmons032 on 21-Jul-2017

You're welcome, for both photos :) You have a great weekend as well :)

Comment from Sean T Phelan
Wow,Lori!
These things certainly are pretty creatures,aren't they?
And your fine looking photograph of the two of them is highly enjoyable to view!
'Good Show',my friend!
~Sean

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017

Thanks Sean! Have a great weekend! Lori

Comment from iPhone7
A very nice scene and entry for the contest. The bright colors are eye catching and go well when contrasted with the dark browns of the tree trunk. The area on the left is a bit bright pulling attention away from those beautiful butterflies. Cropping in a bit from the left will eliminate some of that and will also pull the butterflies slightly off center in the image. The amount of space on the right and left of the main subject does not always have to be equal. Just a thought. Great entry and best of luck in the contest ~ Steve

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017

Thank you Steve=) Have a great weekend! Lori

Comment from Neilnap773
glorious colours with the wings of the butterflies taking central theme and the clever inclusion of the red plant in close proximity engages the viewers eye even more so. The structure is excellent with a well defused backdrop of foliage to help enhance the sharpness of your subject

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017

Thanks Neil=) Have a great weekend! Lori