Comment from suffolkbrian
Well good macro shot fred,you should do more,good close-up detail and the vertical format really works well for this one,good one...Brian

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018

many thanks brian;
I'll do

reply by suffolkbrian on 14-Apr-2018

your welcome

Comment from alaskapat
Another cyber six! This is fantastic and shows such incredible detail ! Wow! Very well focused, nice clear view, well controlled lighting , natural surroundings, beautiful close up , stands out perfectly against the green leaf! Very well presented!

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018

many thanks pat

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Frank,
a CYBER Six for this fantastic macro of the butterfly's head showing us in detail it's eyes, antennae & the coiled proboscis coiled under it's "chin", it'a hairy thorax & wing attachment. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with SUPERB camera techniques & razor sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018

merci suzanne

Comment from KristiV
This is an amazing closeup!

Great focus and detail in this butterfly. The green leaf really pops and I like the blurred background.

Great capture! Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018

a macro......
thanks so much kristi

Comment from Malmax
Wow Fred, this is a beautiful and impressive
macro of this proboscis.
The color is crystal clear with exceptional detail and pin sharp focus. I really wish I had a six to give you, this is really an amazingly stunning view of this insect. The best view I've ever seen of this structure! Well done!
Cyber 10
Malmax

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018

thanks a lot marsha for the cyber six

reply by Malmax on 13-Apr-2018

You're welcome Fred

Comment from michiganmike
A very fine macro shot. The coiled proboscis and the faceted eye are shown in great detail. The cropping is perfect and the colors are natural looking.

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018

many thanks mike

Comment from ArtistCharles
Nice macro shot of the butterfly. Very sharp focus shows the eye and proboscis of very well. Color is good. What lens were you using?Well seen and well shot.

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018

many thanks charles;*
Fujinon 2.8/80 macro lens on Fujifilm XT2

Comment from With Grace
Love the up-close picture of the butterfly on the leaf. Her features really stand out. The dark gray background just highlight her even more. Thanks for sharing this beautiful photo. Susan

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018

many thanks Susan;
it is a macro...

Comment from El-mundo
A fantastic piece here Fred that demonstrates your skill and precision with macro shots that I envy with my limited capacity in my phone camera. Super sharp clarity and short DOF capture this Lepidoptera in an almost scientifically detailed capture, showing the proboscis crystal clear, as well as the face and eyes, legs and antennae of the butterfly - the wings and body also show excellent intricacy and the short DOF captures the creature crisply and well contrasted with the green leaf upon which it rests, with the further dull grey B/G supporting both flora and fauna nicely by way of accentuation of the subject. remarkable work, well done :)

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018

thanks so much again for your wonderful and detailed comments

Comment from nikman
Quite a nice and unusual butterfly shot posted here! Your fine angular composition is very appropriate here. Like that antenna(?) Stretching out and curving away! Well done!

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018

many thanks again