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Uploaded: 08/26/12 1:51 AM GMT
Jewels in the Garden
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I thought she was pretty. It must be the end of summer bonanza for butterflies since I saw four different ones on my butterfly bush at the same time today. This one settled on the hydrangea nearby.

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.Sinestro
08/26/12 1:53 AM GMT
Superbly captured, Cindy! Your subject is Very detailed and Interesting to View! I can Even make out its "Fur"!!
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.icedancer
08/26/12 1:55 AM GMT
Wow, Spectacular close up and he definitely is a Jewel of your garden. Excellent detail, lighting and colours
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Have a Sunny Day
.Genver
08/26/12 2:02 AM GMT
Very nice,Cindy,the DOF is very good also,i saw a bunch of butterflies here lately,they were on lavender.Have a good weekend.
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.snapshooter87
08/26/12 2:40 AM GMT
Beauty,and nice composition, Cindy. Think it could use a touch of contrast.
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::LakeMichigan
08/26/12 3:09 AM GMT
She's a beauty Cindy.
I like the soft color tones in this it is quite elegant.
Nicely done.
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::Fifthbeatle
08/26/12 3:22 AM GMT
Wow! Look at the pattern on those wings, Xtra sharp image!
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.Starglow
08/26/12 3:40 AM GMT
Awesome close-up.
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.tib
08/26/12 5:17 AM GMT
Fabulous detail Cindy! Gorgeous butterfly and flowers.
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Spend a few minutes each day being grateful for what you have and who you have to share it with.
::Dunstickin
08/26/12 5:56 AM GMT
Detail is superb on this fine beauty beauty Cindy!....Nice one Gal
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.Joanie
08/26/12 7:28 AM GMT
This close up is so focused and gorgeous Cindy! Outstanding girl!!!
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Four eyes are better than two.
::Ramad
08/26/12 8:02 AM GMT
Excellent shot Cindy. The butterfly looks gorgeous and the details are so clear.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
::SEFA
08/26/12 9:38 AM GMT
Beautiful butterfly and very well captured with great details and composition.
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SEFA
::tigger3
08/26/12 10:23 AM GMT
Cindy, this is a lovely capture, such good details, and well focused. Tigs♥ =^..^=
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.Roseman_Stan
08/26/12 2:25 PM GMT
A very pretty jewel she is too Cindy! Nice capture!!
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::trixxie17
08/26/12 2:42 PM GMT
Wow what an intricate pattern in those wings - you captured great clarity and detail Cindy - a lovely portrait.
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. . . "What a desolate place would be a world without a flower! It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome." A.J. Balfour
::0930_23
08/26/12 2:48 PM GMT
You caught a good one here COG. A graceful looking scene.

TicK


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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
Logun7
08/26/12 3:48 PM GMT
Amazingly Beautiful! Excellent job Cindy:)
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The most precious jewel you'll ever have around your neck are the arms of your children♥
::vangoughs
08/26/12 6:43 PM GMT
Beautiful colors and details!!!
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::ovar2008
08/26/12 9:13 PM GMT
Fantastic specimen Cindy! Thanks for posting this beauty.
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.sahadk
08/27/12 6:45 AM GMT
Spectacular! beautiful butterfly with great details!
Great capture.
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::LynEve
08/27/12 12:07 AM GMT
I agree - spectacular shot Cindy.
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::luckyshot
08/27/12 12:42 AM GMT
Cindy - The title matchers this image perfectly. Lovely! Thad
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.Jimbobedsel
08/27/12 1:42 PM GMT
Another beauty, Cindy. Excellent color and clarity, and superb lighting! The bokeh is gorgeous too!
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.rvdb
08/27/12 4:55 PM GMT
Got my Wooooowwww and fave.

Rob
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::PatAndre
08/28/12 1:12 AM GMT
Grrrrrrrrrrr3eat capture. Love the flowers it's sitting on. Dont know what kind it is either. Glad you captured it.
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::mschaper
08/28/12 5:23 PM GMT
Beautiful capture with excellent bokeh!
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.susanlynn
08/28/12 5:46 PM GMT
Nice shot Cindy and You are correct, she is very pretty.
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.Tedi
09/01/12 6:44 AM GMT
Wonderful photo, the butterfly is very nice.
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.koca
09/02/12 7:02 PM GMT
This is really gorgeous work. Nice done.
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