Comment from PeglegDeb
So this guy was yours Eileen! I voted for this one in the contest.

I love the way you've titled your piece and your little guy here is crisp and sharp. So well detailed on the end of that branch. Colors are true and natural (I see a lot of these this past autumn)

Perfectly exposed w/ a good DoF creating that soft background. A well considered and beautifully executed shot...oh, and timed just right catching that head just ready to peak over the top of the branch.

Deborah

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2017

yep, mine ;) My sisters had an abundance of these guys this past summer. you can see how much of the stalk they actually eat. thanks so much for your wonderful review Deb.

reply by PeglegDeb on 07-Jan-2017

My pleasure Eileen. As I said I voted for it and when I saw it was yours I decided I really should review it as well.

Comment from Sange
Superb capture with outstanding white balance control, sharp focus and gorgeous DOF.
Fine clarity and great entry for this contest.
Good Luck ;)

 Comment Written 30-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2017

wow, thanks so much Sange

Comment from supergold
an outstanding capture: a potential winner of this contest: could have been a winner of the macro contest;
amazing sharp details with natural colors;

 Comment Written 30-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2017

wow, another from Fred? thanks so much my friend

Comment from michiganmike
A very nice look at this beautiful monarch caterpillar. The colors are great and the composition is excellent. I might prefer more of a side view where the caterpillar would not be behind the stem. Best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 29-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Dec-2016

thanks Mike!

Comment from iPhone7
Great scene. The colors are well rendered. The focus is spot on and the main subject is well placed. The background is such that it enhances the main subjects in the scene. Sell done and the best of fortune in the contest ~ Steve

 Comment Written 29-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Dec-2016

thanks so much Steve