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Cocoa And Cream Butterfly

Resting Butterfly

19 total reviews 
Comment from Skyangel02


The butterfly is gorgeous. He stands out well against the green background. I think you did a really excellent job of it. One of the best photos in your portfolio.

 Comment Written 25-Sep-2013


reply by the author on 03-Oct-2013
    Thank you SO much Sky! I'm extremely honored by your wonderful review and thrilled you enjoyed my butterfly! It's people like you who inspire me to be better! :o) Helvi
Comment from sandysartstudio


wow what a super duper photograph. nearly looks like a painting. The marking are so incredible on his body. I have been to a few of those butterfly enclosures and they all fascinate me. I could fill in a whole day in one. this deserves a 6

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2013


reply by the author on 26-Aug-2013
    Hi Sandy,

    Thank you again for your truly wonderful review and 5.5
    rating! I'm still smiling! :o) Helvi
Comment from DawnHold


Stunning close up! Great composition, if only ouhad not clipped his feelers, excellent focus on him showing stunning detail, great colour clarity and depth. Great tech's and camera work. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2013

Comment from gidavidson


I do not know the species either, however, it sure is a pretty one all very well focused, framed and with a nice exposure. Like the dark background and greens to really make it pop. Top shot.

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2013

Comment from FBI GUY


The Great Chase ended with a great shot. This is a very beautiful butterfly. The clarity and color is great. The green foliage is a great pop of color. The closeup of this butterfly fills the shot with great patterns.

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2013

Comment from SteveANH


Perfect focus and a wonderful Point of View with the capture of all of one wing and a nice size piece of the other.

Framing is wonderful with the nice tight crop.

Background is a great backdrop and is very well matched up with the main subject.

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2013


reply by the author on 24-Aug-2013
    Hi Steve,

    Thank you SO much for the wonderful review on my butterfly!
Comment from M. Celeste


Beautiful shot! Love the clarity and color. Brilliant green plant makes the brown/black an white pop. Great job on capturing the details on this beauty. Great job, indeed!

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2013


reply by the author on 24-Aug-2013
    Hi M Celeste,

    Thank you SO much for the lovely review!
Comment from susanlen


You say you have not done anything to this shot apart from remove a distraction, but this image looks so much like a painting, rather than a photograph. That usually happens when levels are used to adjust colours, saturation, etc. No matter because I happen to like the effect. The butterfly is quite beautiful and I do not think I have seen this type before. Shown in profile the viewer sees a great deal of detail. The bright green of what looks like some kind of pine or fir tree enhances the image. Good Luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2013


reply by the author on 24-Aug-2013
    Hi Susan,
    It could be that I had the wrong lighting on for the setting of the picture. I'm not aware of doing anything else.
    I'm glad you still enjoyed the shot inspite of that. THank you for the wonderful review and wishes for the contest.
Comment from Raydodson


This is an excellent take of the butterfly, nice close up shot. I like the soft brown color, very nicely done. Excellent composition, technique and lighting. Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2013


reply by the author on 24-Aug-2013
    Hi Ray,
    Thank you for the wonderful review and letting me know you thought I did a good job.
Comment from Geokat


The wonderful lighting you have on this guy showing the magnificent detail, markings, and colors is beautiful. Very nice composition with the green needles he is resting on.

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2013


reply by the author on 24-Aug-2013
    Hi Geo,
    Thank you SO much for the lovely review,it means a LOT!