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Papilio glaucus on Jatropha

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail on Spicy Jatropha

29 total reviews 
Comment from Malmax


I not only love the butterfly in this image, but noticed the three primary colors immediately! What a great entry for the contest! I think incorporating these colors really brings this image to life and draws in the viewer on a subconscious level! BEAUTIFUL work! Best wishes in the competition!
Malmax

 Comment Written 06-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 07-Jul-2019
    Thank you very much for your encouraging Comments. :o)
Comment from Barbara L.


This is a great look at this lovely yellow and black butterfly by a beautiful red flower with the blue sky in the background! Beautiful colors for this contest. Excellent exposure and sharpness.

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 07-Jul-2019
    Thank you very much for your encouraging comments. :o)
Comment from adriansart


Cleo what a little stunner of a butterfly image! Incredible detail with this type of nature study that is not easy to do!
The plainish blues in the sky really adds to the focus of the main subject, the light is wonderful, obe slight thing is does that red flower take away from the subjectm yes it does for me but because the image is so strong anyway I can live with that and still give 5 stars!

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 05-Jul-2019
    Thank you very much forb your kind review and critic. I could remove, [clone the flower]. Thing is if the flower wouldn't be there, this butterfly would not approch the plant. So I don't no if this would be appropriate since this is a realistic photo.
reply by adriansart on 06-Jul-2019
    My pleasure Cleo! No critic really meant I was just saying that it was a shame that the red was there to be a perfect photo if there is such a thing!
Comment from ArtistCharles


Very nice treatment of the swallowtail resting on the red flower. Good focus and definition in the shot which also has an almost drawn quality to it. I like the way the bare branches lead across with the single blossom to the butterfly. The background works well. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 05-Jul-2019
    Thank you! I appreciate your encouraging comments very much. :o)
Comment from iPhone7


Oh this is very nice Cleo. Very eye appealing with the contrasting Yellow and Black against the Blue sky.

The branches add a nice touch of drama to the scene, as does the lone red flower.

Great entry for the contest Cleo and I wish you all the best in the judging ~ Steve

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 05-Jul-2019
    Thank you very much for your encouraging comments. :o)
Comment from Linda Prebyl


What a wonderful closeup of my favorite butterfly. When I was young I used to raise these in a jar in my bedroom, then I would let them go; I swear one year the same butterfly came back the following year.

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 04-Jul-2019
    Thank you very much for your kind review. :o)
Comment from suffolkbrian


Nice colorfull photo this and that red petal adds a nice touch of contrast in this,without taking anything from the butterfly,good strong nature shot this...Brian

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 04-Jul-2019
    Thank you very much for your encouraging comments. :o)
reply by suffolkbrian on 05-Jul-2019
    your welcome
Comment from suzannethompson2


Very good entry for the contest, Cleo. Lovely capture of this beautiful Butterfly with the bright flower clinging on to the stalk. Very good lighting and focus. I like how you presented this. Lovely composition. Good luck in the contest. Suzanne

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 04-Jul-2019
    Thank you very much for your encouraging review! :o)
reply by suzannethompson2 on 04-Jul-2019
    You're very welcome! oxo
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2019
    :o)!
Comment from nikman


A pretty good entry into the competition posted here! Your fine and full composition grants us an enjoyable view of your attractive insect and it's location. Exposure and sharpness are good. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 04-Jul-2019
    Thank you very much for your encouraging comments. :o)
Comment from Kelly Kiley


Wow!! Love the colors in this one! Love the butterflies!!! What a beautiful picture you have here!!!! You have a great eye!!! And you are extremely talented!!!

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 04-Jul-2019
    Thank you very much for your encouraging review! :o)
reply by Kelly Kiley on 04-Jul-2019
    Your very welcome!!
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2019
    :o)