Comment from MikeWadd
Very interesting macro shot. Good focus, depth of field, composition. Lots of detail too. Very good all a round photo.

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thank you so very much!

Comment from syork47
I love this so much. The colors are wonderful and the closeup is so intense. You are a very good photographer, good luck in the contest.

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thank you so very much!

Comment from Rivergirl51
What a fantastic macro shot of this guy. The detail to his legs, antenna, etc. are excellent. Good focus and lighting for this closeup. Nice work.

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Thank you so very much!

Comment from frelanzartist
WOW, what an excellent macro shot!
Beautiful butterfly!
Nice framing and story telling!
Great lighting!
Well done :o)

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Thank you so very much for a good review and high score!

Comment from DeeAyeJay
Spectacular image and detail. I love the nondescript background that allows the focus to be on the macro image. Great capture!

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Thank you so very much!

Comment from hetti
Extremely interesting and an amazing shot! Love that both the butterfly and the flower have lots of yellow, and the dark blue makes for a nice contrast. You caught him at the perfect moment, drinking the nectar. Good job!

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Thank you so very much!

Comment from RagsAuggie
Very nice macro! Good focus, lighting, details! Good interest1 Nice comp and crop! Thanks for sharing! Cindy

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Thank you so very much!

Comment from Daliant
I love this. It is a great angle of capture. A very original tale on the butterfly on a flower. Love the colour and light

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Comment from glenda murray
Wow!! Too cool!! I love this shot! I can't believe the detail in this butterfly! The lighting, focus, detail and coloring is just great! Thanks for sharing!

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Thank you so very much for a great review and high score!

Comment from helvi2


I love swallowtails and buttonbush blossoms. I only learned about these flowers three years ago and think they are fasinating round flowers!

I think the yellow swallowtail and the button flower together are a lovely combination. Love the dark blue background.The DOF is wonderful here and show of the hairs on the butterfly nice and crisp. You have a fantastic shot of the the proboscis! The lighting is super everywhere.

Nicely Done!
Good Luck in the Contest! :o)
Helvi

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Thank you so very much!