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Uploaded: 08/30/10 12:57 AM GMT
Another Butterfly
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I started out today to get some photos of some spiders... and happened to have found one in the midst of a feast provided by an unlucky grasshopper. Which I accidentally caused to jump to an early demise. Then I saw this gal out of the corner of my eye, and thought it would make a more interesting subject, if not less objectionable. I didn't have to chase it around too much. It was much too interested in feeding off the goldenrod plants. A couple of hundred photos later and this is one of the better shots. Hope you enjoy and your comments welcomed.

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::0930_23
08/30/10 1:10 AM GMT
It looks pretty mean from this angle Wendell. Focus is a little soft but the colors are very good.

VFS-TicK

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Cameras are like people--sometimes they lose focus.
::luckyshot
08/30/10 1:22 AM GMT
Wendell - An interesting angle. The DOF is so tight that the butterfly body is sharply focused, but the wings are quite soft. The background is terrific as is the lighting. Thad
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If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine
::Ed1958
08/30/10 6:57 AM GMT
Perfect composition Wendell.
Ed.
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.gizmo1
08/30/10 8:22 AM GMT
Love the colours in this scene and the green background is a nice touch.I see a web i think it is the butterfly time for the spider soon.Very nice capture.
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.catweasel
08/30/10 9:11 AM GMT
It is unusual to see a butterflies' undercarriage like this. Great capture Wendell. The colours are fabulous.
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"A word to the wise is infuriating." Hunter Stockton Thompson (1937-2005)
::wheedance
08/30/10 2:32 PM GMT
We have these visiting our garden right now - excellent colors and I like the blurred background and sharp focus in the fore!
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All of earth is crammed with heaven And every bush aflame with God But only those who see take off their shoes. - Elizabeth Barrett Browning<p> mygallery
.elektronist
08/30/10 2:44 PM GMT
Very different and wonderful butterfly photo, Wendell. The colors are outstanding. I liked the backlit with wonderful golden colors. Everyone tries to shot butterflies wide open, but yo didn't do that and got an amazing shot.

Tanju
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.marshin
08/30/10 3:11 PM GMT
superb colors...the lighting only adds to the beauty.
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::trixxie17
08/30/10 3:51 PM GMT
Terrific lighting and DOF Wendell - I like the focus but then a soft focus on any bug is aways ny preference!
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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
.Susiesun
08/30/10 6:27 PM GMT
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Woooowwwwwwwssssssssss!!! Wendeeelllll!!!

Absolutely divine the way of the composition, all so so beautiful! Love it! And now I put as wallpaper and it is marvellous! A great work, super congratulations my friend!
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Susie Sun
.Tedi
08/30/10 6:46 PM GMT
Very good work, I like it, nice colors and composition.
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::DiverDown60
08/31/10 1:06 AM GMT
Beautiful presentation. Magnificent color and clarity. Thanks for sharing and stuff.

Charles
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You are only given one life make the most of it for God and others around you.
::Jimbobedsel
08/31/10 2:20 AM GMT
Excellent DOF and colors. Very nice, Wendell.
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.palral
08/31/10 4:02 AM GMT
Hey, Wendell....

Flawless depth of field, excellent clarity and focus, breathtaking colors, wonderful presentation. The best butterfly shot of the week.

Roger
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"I ask you...Just where does the fire go when it goes out?" -Ben Dover
.CollegeKid21
08/31/10 4:05 AM GMT
A butterfly! Wen, I think your finally begining to understand the difference between a moth and a butterfly. I'm prouda you!
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Many people will walk in and out of your life,but true friends will leave footprints in your heart. You'll ways be in my heart Carissa and Rouski
.tndr
08/31/10 9:38 AM GMT
Very nice one!
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::Ramad
08/31/10 10:37 AM GMT
Very sharp focus on the butterfly (especially the feelers). Looks very nice against the colourful, slightly blurred background.
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If practice makes perfect and nobody is perfect, then why practice?
.slybri
09/01/10 2:22 PM GMT
Nice bokeh Wendell, nice macro too.
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Thanks for taking the time to comment. All comments welcomed good and bad, I need to learn.
.ShannonChristine
09/03/10 3:22 AM GMT
wow! nice shot, nice focus, nice macro with the bokeh! wow all around, love the colors! great job! ;) i like these butterflies;)
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::LynEve
09/03/10 12:53 AM GMT
I think everything has been said - I would just like to add that I like this very very much.
It is lovely :)
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The question is not what you look at, but what you see ~ Marcel Proust
::auroraobers
09/05/10 6:49 AM GMT
This is a very nice photo. The composition is wonderful. Love it.
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.icedancer
09/09/10 12:22 AM GMT
Looks like he's smiling at you Wendell, beautifully captured
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