Comment from Way West
Absolutely beautiful! The subject is clearly focused, the details are amazing and the definition is outstanding. Feels like you could reach out and touch!

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2020

thanks so much

Comment from SkewedEye
Oh my! It was impossible to not admire this photo. Stunning dead on full side capture. Much more interesting that it is not on a flower. Just great. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2020

welcome back and many thanks for your comments

Comment from cleo85
This shot is impressive. Your photo is perfectly focused and exposed and has good depth. I appreciate the sharpness of detail and textures and the realism of color and light. The framing is sufficient. The butterfly is well placed within the frame. The composition is balanced. Your comments about the species are greatly appreciated.

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2020

thanks a lot Cleo

reply by cleo85 on 08-Oct-2020

You're most welcome :o)

Comment from Brenda Curley
Butterfly photos are mazing and take patience to shoot. I know this from experience, especially since I posted a Blue Morpho. Nice attention to the details and information.

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2020

many thanks Brenda

Comment from Malmax
Simply stunning butterfly with all these beautiful markings that look like eyes. This is really a striking image with spectacular color and beauty. I also love the leaves that add additional interest and color.
Beautiful work Fred.
Malmax

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2020

thanks a lot again Marsha

Comment from avmurray
You have pictured this beauty so well, and I especially like the way the butterfly is sitting amongst the colorful leaves. I also like the close and personal approach.

The photo is very sharp and it is such clear and well defined details to be seen in the wings of the butterfly, and the exposure is perfect.

The tight cropping is working well, and the butterfly has got a fine placement within the frame. A truly lovely and well taken photo Fred, and with an excellent DOF.

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2020

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020

thanks a lot Annie for your lovely comments

reply by avmurray on 08-Oct-2020

You are more than welcome Fred.

Comment from suffolkbrian
Excellent full on shot of this butterfly fred,had my cruise this year not been cancelled,one of my destinations was honfleur and would have visited this place,i like the contrast of this butterfly and the leaf in this,nice photo this...Brian

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2020

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020

thanks so much Brian

reply by suffolkbrian on 08-Oct-2020

your welcome

Comment from michiganmike
A beautiful butterfly that is much more spectacular viewed with the wings open. I like the underside of his leaves and the fine detail in his head. The coleus plants make a great setting for this beauty.

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2020

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020

many thanks mike

Comment from MKFlood
Oh I can hear someone say..I don't like this butterfly..if course you would ask why? The response from that but would be.."it's always staring at me!' lol. The clarity is great. The capture of the light is great. The angle of the shot of this eye full wing butterfly is great. The image is balance and eye appealing to the viewer. Good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2020

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020

GREAT! many thanks Mark

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a wonderful shot of the butterfly. You have framed it well. Light and sharpness are very effective in creating a lovely capture. Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2020

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020

many thanks Sesha for your comments and the extra star, highly appreciated;