Comment from PrairieBee
colors are gorgeous and great catch of the butterfly doing what they do best.
very sharp and crisp photograph
well done
thank you for sharing it.

 Comment Written 11-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 11-Oct-2017

thanks, praireeBee

Comment from emhcee
For an unedited image this is outstanding! The clarity is of the highest standard and the positioning good. This is not a criticism but a slightly tighter crop would make the subject stand out even more. A real pleasure to view. Mike

 Comment Written 11-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 11-Oct-2017

thanks for this wonderful review. I will surely crop, but not in this contest where no editing is allowed.

Comment from supergold
a perfect and clean close up of this very common Monarch butterfly on the Tithonia diversifolia, commonly called Mexican sunflower;
nice natural colors with sharp focus;

 Comment Written 10-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Oct-2017

thanks, supergold for this inspiring review. Mission accomplished planting that Mexican sunflower.

Comment from GaliaG
Excellent capture of the butterfly and flower with excellent lighting and focus

I would have closed the frame, but I do not think this should take from the rate

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 10-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Oct-2017

Thanks, Galia. Suggestion accepted, but not in this Traditional Photo Contest. No edits allowed.

Comment from iPhone7
Wow. What a great scene. The isolation of the Monarch and the flower make this an out of the ordinary photo. As impressed as I am with this scene, I am even more impressed with your bio. Perhaps you are one of the few that are gifted to 'see' and able to share that gift with others here on FAR. Very well done Soul Feeder. You have assuredly fed this soul ~ Steve

 Comment Written 10-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Oct-2017

thanks, Steve. What bio? You hit the nail, by mentioning the term, "isolation" I intentionally did that, and even positioned myself, in such a way that I have a good vantage point, to also get the clear background. Great review.

Comment from avmurray
You have indeed pictured this butterfly well, and I especially like the simplicity of the photo showing just the flower and the butterfly. I am impressed that you managed to get a background like this without editing, and the light green color is perfect for the flower and butterfly to stand out in an excellent way.

Your focus is spot on and sharp and it is such clear and well defined details to be seen in the butterfly. I also think the exposure is perfect.

The format and framing works well and the butterfly has got a very good placement a bit off to the right. Indeed a beautiful and well taken photo with an excellent DOF, and I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2017

WOW! Thanks, Sweet Annie for this extraordinary rating and review. I intentionally stand in a spot where I can have a good vantage point, to isolate my subject, and this one just facing the green grass in the foreground.

reply by avmurray on 10-Oct-2017

Thank you for explaining the lovely background, and you are more than welcome both for the review and for the stars.

Comment from nikman
Yes, I reckon this has to be one of nature's traditional scenes; butterfly on bloom. Yours presented here looks to be a very good example. It has a fine traditional composition, its sharp with good exposure. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2017

thanks, nik for this wonderful review.

Comment from IdstudentCathy
Excellent - color, composition. So simple, yet elegant. The butterfly knows that it matches the flower's colors. All the details are sharp and clear. Great work.

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2017

a million thanks, Cathy for this extraordinary rating and inspiring review. You've made my day ! Hope to know you more and visit your portfolio soon.

reply by IdstudentCathy on 09-Oct-2017

I love your name "soulfeeder". I, too, get so much nourishment from nature and taking photos. It helps keep me sane and often times just gets me outdoors! Thank you, especially, for this photo. I love it!

reply by the author on 09-Oct-2017

Thanks, my dear. I have just visited your profile, and found out, that you were born a Minnesotan. I lived in Minneapolis when I was single, for 13 years. The cold however, made me think of moving down here in the South. I also love your lilies and other bloom images. You must have a good view there Oregon, huh? Some place that I would really love to visit someday. Take care and have a great week. God bless, my dear.

reply by IdstudentCathy on 09-Oct-2017

Thank you! I grew up in Minneapolis and then after a divorce I moved here to Portland to stay with my sister. So long ago, now. I have been here for 30 years. I will be sure to follow you on FAR!

reply by the author on 09-Oct-2017

Me, too. I am not pretty active here. Two teenagers and one twelve years old, really made me busy.

reply by IdstudentCathy on 09-Oct-2017

I get that!

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a wonderful shot of nature. You have timed it well. Light and sharpness are very effective in in creating a lovely capture. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2017

thank you so much.

Comment from MKFlood
nice colorful capture. the angle of the shot of the butterfly and colorful flower is great. the capture of the light is great. the clarity is great.the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2017

thanks, MKFlood for this positive review.