Comment from eileen0204
this little orange ladies are indeed special Annie.

and on the magenta flowers with the green back ground is quite beautiful how it is put together.

You have an eye for special things. :)

 Comment Written 30-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2020

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Eileen.

Comment from David Ruhl
Annie, I think your mixed-media skills can turn almost any photo into a work of art. Great lighting and focus, and the soft green background makes the butterflies just pop off the screen. Well done!

Dave

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2020

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Dave, and also for all the stars.

Comment from Shadow catcher
This is really beautiful,i like that you were able to get this great photo of these two so close together. Your enhancements have really worked well for this,very artistic with beautiful details and colors. Best wishes to you in the contest!

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2020

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Lee Ann.

Comment from Rhoben41
I found this to be a perfect photograph! How I love the way the butterflies colors are so bright and beautiful. And i love how the green blurs into the middle and on towards the edges!! Well done.

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2020

Thank you so very much for the lovely review, and of course also for the very generous rating.

Comment from Envision
Your capture of the butterflies is very nice Annie. Such great clarity and color exposure. I like the view of their markings and how well the small details of their furry backs and antennae stand out so nicely.

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2020

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Grace.

Comment from Nature Rick
Beautiful closeup capture of two Painted Ladies Butterflies on a stem. Natural colors and tones in the scene. Good lighting, nice detail, sharp focus, good DoF, and well balanced photo and nicely composed in the frame. Overall, a Very Beautiful Nature Photograph, well done!

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2020

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Rick.

reply by Nature Rick on 06-Jan-2020

You're So Very Welcome!

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Aptly captured for the contest theme...
Excellent choice of subject.
Visually appealing with a soothing verdant backdrop!

Pin sharp focusing.
Subtle lighting...
Impressive entry. Potential voters choice...

Congratulations!

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2020

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Dick.

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
A very beautiful picture of this pair of Orange Painted Lady Butterfly alighted on the mauve flower spike, their beautifully patterned & coloured wings contrasting with the blurred green background. Beautiful composition framing and lighting taken with superb camera techniques and sharp focus. Good luck in the contest.
Susan

 Comment Written 09-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2020

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Susan.

Comment from supergold
a great entry to the butterfly in wild contest with a double wonderful capture on an unknown purple flower; perfect framing with outstanding sharp details;

 Comment Written 09-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2020

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Fred.

Comment from alaskapat
Beautiful painted lady butterfly's, I like their positions on the flowers, they are well focused, this image is clear, exposure is managed well, the colors and tones appear natural. I like the soft green background.
Well composed and presented! Best wishes to you in this contest!

 Comment Written 09-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2020

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Pat.