Reviews from

Black Velvet

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

19 total reviews 
Comment from Lauren Douglas


Such a great angle you used to get this shot! It makes for a dynamic composition. Very flowing and balanced. The colors of the flowers are beautiful and it's nicely focused and sharp. Lovely image!

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2017


reply by the author on 07-Jul-2017
    I appreciate your kind and encouraging review very much. Thank you!
Comment from MKFlood


very nice capture. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of this butterfly on the flowers is great. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2017


reply by the author on 07-Jul-2017
    Thank you your encouraging review is much appreciated.
Comment from Barbara L.


A wonderful closeup showing the beautiful colors on the wings of this butterfly. Great focus and depth of field choice to get the butterfly and flowers sharp with a slightly blurred background making the butterfly stand out. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2017


reply by the author on 07-Jul-2017
    Thank you very much for your encouraging review and your kind wishes.
Comment from nikman


Let me say immediately that this photo certainly deserves a 6! It's great full and central composition give us a grand look at your butterfly. Sharpness and exposure are good. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2017


reply by the author on 07-Jul-2017
    Thank you very much for your encouraging review and the cyber-six. It feels like a real one.
Comment from bpellephoto


This is a very well photographed Butterfly - kudos on a great take.

Colors are dramatic and give the piece a wonderful impact.

Your camera settings have caught all aspects of this insect motionless and in very sharp detail.

I wish I had a six ... B-)) Bob

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2017


reply by the author on 07-Jul-2017
    Thank you, I appreciate your kind review very much!
Comment from michiganmike


A very nice looking black swallowtail. The butterfly is shown in fine detail and beautiful colors. The setting is fantastic and the cropping is perfect. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2017


reply by the author on 07-Jul-2017
    Thank you! Your encouraging comments and kind wishes are very much appreciated. :-)
Comment from Stringbean


Your camera techniques are at work on this beautiful shot of the Tiger Swallowtail butterfly. The nice sharp focus brings us right into this photo with good lighting and clarity. Your beautiful artistic background accentuates your photography beautifully. This is very nice work and thanks for sharing!

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 Comment Written 07-Jul-2017


reply by the author on 07-Jul-2017
    Thank you, I appreciate your encouraging review very much.
Comment from Jack Moore


One of my favorite insects to take photos of is right here, I really love to chase them around the yard and wait for them to land before I take my shot, I love the colors and the framing is well done. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing. JackJr.

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 Comment Written 07-Jul-2017


reply by the author on 07-Jul-2017
    Thank you, Your encouraging comments are very much appreciated.
Comment from avmurray


You have indeed pictured this beauty well, and I also like very much the very delicate background in pink and greens. It is slightly softened for the butterfly to stand out in the most excellent way.

Your photo is pin sharp and it is such clear and well defined details to be seen in every part of the butterfly. I also think the exposure is spot on.

The photo is nicely cropped and the butterfly has got a perfect placement within the frame. This is indeed a lovely and well taken photo with an excellent DOF, and I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2017


reply by the author on 07-Jul-2017
    Thank you very much for your throughout and factual review. Your encouraging comments are an great encouragement for me.
reply by avmurray on 09-Jul-2017
    You are more than welcome.