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Royal Balancing Act

Pair of Monarchs

17 total reviews 
Comment from avmurray


This photo is just perfection all through, and the pair of Monarchs are truly beautiful hanging on to the purple thistle bloom. The faded green background is truly lovely and the two butterflies are standing out from it in an excellent way.

The photo is pin sharp showing such clear and well defined details both in the thistle and the butterflies, and the exposure is spot on.

The format and framing is perfect, and in this case the centered position of the flower with butterflies is working really well. It is indeed a good balance in the composition. A truly beautiful and well taken photo with an excellent DOF, and I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 25-Oct-2020


reply by the author on 27-Oct-2020
    Your very detailed review is so appreciated,as is the extra star you have awarded this!
reply by avmurray on 28-Oct-2020
    You are more than welcome.
Comment from nikman


A very good looking nature shot posted here! Your fine and classical composition offers us an enjoyable view of those two beauties and their location. Their patterns and colours are gorgeous. Well taken!

 Comment Written 25-Oct-2020


reply by the author on 27-Oct-2020
    Thanks so very much for the nice review!
Comment from Sean T Phelan


It's a very 'Good Show' of a picture,my friend!
The entire scene is pleasingly colorful,it's very Well-Presented,and it's certainly interesting and enjoyable to look at!
~Sean

 Comment Written 25-Oct-2020


reply by the author on 27-Oct-2020
    Many thanks!
reply by Sean T Phelan on 27-Oct-2020
    You're very welcome!
Comment from jesuel


what a beautiful photo the color is great the detail is great excellent depth great lighting and i like how you have framed him in beautiful work here great job

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2020


reply by the author on 27-Oct-2020
    Thanks very much!
Comment from cleo85


Your close up is charming. That the Monarch face each other in almost the same poses looks stunning. Your photo is well focused and exposed and adequately treated with mixed media. I enjoy the realism of color and light and the sharpness of detail. The butterflies and the thistle are perfect placed within the frame. The composition is balanced.

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 Comment Written 24-Oct-2020


reply by the author on 27-Oct-2020
    Thanks for the great review!
reply by cleo85 on 28-Oct-2020
    You're very welcome. :o)
Comment from michiganmike


A beautiful shot in every regard. It should be very hard to beat in this contest. The composition is excellent and the detail in both the thistle and the butterflies is fantastic. Best of luck in the voting.

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2020


reply by the author on 27-Oct-2020
    Thanks so much for the excellent review and rating,as well as the extra star!
Comment from Way West


Beautiful! An amazing capture, almost looks like a mirror. The color and clarity are excellent. The focus is spot on and the background is nice and soft which lends a good dof. Good luck in the contest!

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 Comment Written 24-Oct-2020


reply by the author on 27-Oct-2020
    Thanks for the very nice review and well wishes!