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Uploaded: 07/28/13 1:04 PM GMT
Black Swallowtail On Cone Flower
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One from the calendar gardens.

Your views, and comments, are most appreciated.

Now I'm thinking I should have done a different crop for a better composition. :) I might play around with this one. :)

Tigs♥ =^..^=

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::Dunstickin
07/28/13 1:34 PM GMT
OB enjoyed this
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"Never stop photographing. It is very likely that your best photograph has not yet been captured"
.biffobear
07/28/13 1:39 PM GMT
Great detail...Colour too..R.
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Never argue with an idiot. They'll drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
.bfrank
07/28/13 1:49 PM GMT
If your were cropping for the sake of the flower then by all means crop but the swallowtail seems to be right where it needs to be. Very little distractions in the composition but I am a fan of a little of the natural environment out of focus (weights the picture). Nice cone flower and a good shot of the butterfly Sandi. If the butterfly had turned just slightly toward you it would have been more in the light but those guys just don't like to pose very well.
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Life's moments are sweet. I just want to capture all that I can of them.
::danika
07/28/13 2:00 PM GMT
Sandi, I think your crop looks just fine. Wonderful detail on the butterfly & flower. I like the background colors too. Very well done.
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I LOVE LABS!!!
::Ramad
07/28/13 2:54 PM GMT
Excellent colours and clarity Sandi. No need to change this in any way. It is lovely.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
.Starglow
07/28/13 3:06 PM GMT
Wonderful detail all around. Lovely.
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.gizmo1
07/28/13 5:28 PM GMT
The angle you took this shot from is superb and the detail is outstanding in this wonderful capture .Love how the petals on the flower hang down as if to say get as much pollen as you like my dear friend.
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::LakeMichigan
07/28/13 5:32 PM GMT
I think you did a great job , Sandi .
No need to adjust the crop in my opinion anyway.
Great color and details.. in this beauty.
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::luckyshot
07/28/13 5:37 PM GMT
Sandi - A beautiful capture. I would suggest a bit of a crop off the top to reduce some of the dead space. Thad
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If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine The Earth without art is just 'eh'.
::trixxie17
07/28/13 7:34 PM GMT
I think this shot is terrific - your skill with butterflies is amazing - I do agree with Thad about a slight crop at the top but other than that I think the background suits well and adds interest.
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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
::100k_xle
07/28/13 8:24 PM GMT
Bokeh makes this one POP!
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This Image GRABBED my EYE. That's Why I Stopped By. Thanks For Sharing ! Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience
::braces
07/28/13 10:12 PM GMT
Great deatail, focus and background. The main subject of the picture, the butterfly, stands out proud. Personally I'm not a huge fan of squarish images but the butterfly is gorgeous.
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"Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake." W.C. Fields. So, carry on over to see My Gallery.
.0930_23
07/29/13 12:43 AM GMT
Sweet, Tigz.

TicK

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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
.cynlee
07/29/13 2:02 AM GMT
Looks pretty balanced to me, Sandi. Nice catch too.
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.JQ
07/29/13 2:48 PM GMT
tis cool as it is! i like a square format myself, nice shot too girl!
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.snapshooter87
07/29/13 4:37 PM GMT
It's a fine shot, Sandi. A tighter crop from the top (halfway to the wings) and about the same from the right border to the petals will increase the subject's impact and also draw more attention to the soft focus yellow flowers along the left border.
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.koca
07/29/13 6:19 PM GMT
Wonderful, detailed and colorful shot, Sandi.
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.Tedi
07/29/13 6:29 PM GMT
Awesome image, the colors are great. Nice presentation and clarity.
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.GIGIBL
07/29/13 8:47 PM GMT
GREAT CAPTURE WELL DONE GIGI
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.icedancer
07/29/13 11:34 PM GMT
Marvelous shot and detail with stunning colours and clarity, Bravo
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Have a Beautiful Bright Day, Skates
::SEFA
07/30/13 4:22 PM GMT
I like it as it is now Sandi. Beautiful as Always.
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SEFA
.J_E_F
07/30/13 11:06 PM GMT
Ohh, yes! Beautiful indeed.
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Quality not quantity.
.Heroictitof
08/02/13 11:59 AM GMT
What a great job you did here my friend !!
Faved !!
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.Eubeen
08/11/13 5:12 AM GMT
As a crop failure specialist I'm the worst person to ask for advise. :) Though it wouldn't hurt to cut the top back. The focus could be sharper and maybe throe in some selective contrast to darken the highlights in the scene. Nice composition of the photo and lovely colours Sandi.
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Sometimes the appropriate response to reality is to go insane. -- Philip K. Dick, Valis

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