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Beauty in Orange

Monarch on Butterflyweed

9 total reviews 
Comment from Daphne Oberon


This is strange, I am sure I have reviewed this before. Must have gone into "bit heaven!) These beautiful yellow flowers compliment the close up of the orange Monarch butterfly. If it were me, I would however, remove the dots of yellow and green left on the background of gray leaves though, as well as remove the gray from the yellow flowers... This a very tasteful composition, Daphne Oberon

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2018


reply by the author on 05-Sep-2018
    Thanks so much for your review and your suggestions,both are very much appreciated!
Comment from LynnAMarie


Monarchs are the most photographed of the butterflies and for good reason. Their colors are spectacular. That is so true here. Its a nice capture. Thanks for sharing it. Nice job.

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2018


reply by the author on 05-Sep-2018
    Many thanks! Yes,they are gorgeous butterflies,the epitome of summer for me!
Comment from alaskapat


Wonderful initial impression: I like the selective color in this image,the orange butterflyweed is a lovely place for this butterfly to land, this is clear and well focused, well controlled exposure, the colors and tones appear natural.butterly shows nice detail and I can see the texture of his wings. Well composed and presented! Best to you in the contest!

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2018


reply by the author on 05-Sep-2018
    Many thanks for your great review!
Comment from nikman


A quite nice entry into the competition presented here! Your fine full and central composition grants us a very enjoyable view of both the beautiful butterfly and gorgeous blooms. Exposure and sharpness are fine. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2018


reply by the author on 05-Sep-2018
    Thanks so much,your review is greatly appreciated!
Comment from dalebraatz


A beautiful shot of this monarch on a flower, nice vibrant colors, great details and depth, like the textures, a pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, dale

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2018


reply by the author on 05-Sep-2018
    Thanks so much,appreciate you taking the time to view this and leave a review!
reply by dalebraatz on 05-Sep-2018
    Your welcome
Comment from SandraInSpain


This is a stunning capture. Vibrant colours, excellent composition and clarity. I love the detail of the butterfly's antenna and proboscis. Great work.

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2018


reply by the author on 05-Sep-2018
    Thanks so much for your gracious review!
Comment from GaliaG


nice capture oft he butterfly and the flowers, but the treatment to the background added a blur and grainy that really distract

good luck with the contest and thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2018


reply by the author on 05-Sep-2018
    Appreciate your review,thank you!
Comment from Dick Lee Shia


Creative concept. Innovative approach. Imaginative presentation.

Duotone masking backdrop colors to pop out main subject conspicuously.

Sharply focused.
Fine design features & fragile textures.

Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2018


reply by the author on 05-Sep-2018
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from Sean T Phelan


Cool! : )
Monarchs are a Classically pretty species of Butterfly,aren't they?
And your well detailed and nicely filtered picture of this specimen looks Great!
It makes for a really 'Good Show' of an image,my friend!
~Sean

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2018


reply by the author on 05-Sep-2018
    They are beautiful,did you know there is a white morph coloration;I have never seen one,though;they have been reported in the US,especially on the Hawaiian island of Oahu.Only recently came across pictures of it on line! Most grateful for your review!
reply by Sean T Phelan on 06-Sep-2018
    Cool! : )
    You're very welcome,my friend!