Comment from bpellephoto
This is simply fantastic. Not only is that an insect it is a Monarch Butterfly or will be.

Camera settings have yielded a fine high resolution image. The background highlights the insect with a fine dappled bokeh.

The tight framing brings the caterpillar out and on excellent display.

Very well produced and a fine entry for this contest... Bob

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Oct-2023

Excellent and competent review, Bob. Thank you so much also for the extraordinary rating of SIX! Feeling blessed.

Comment from Lynnmarie2
This is a wonderful capture. The little guy sure is colorful. The tones and sharpness are excellent. The only thing I would of changed is pumping up the exposure slight to make the colors pop

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Oct-2023

Thanks, Lynnmarie. I will do that. Is this a bit dark in your screen?
I'm a bit confused with your term, "pumping up". Does it means increase the brightness?
Appreciate your input.

-Soulfeeder-

reply by Lynnmarie2 on 05-Oct-2023

Just the exposure slightly but I do have old eyes lol...

reply by the author on 05-Oct-2023

Actually, Lynnmarie. The uploads here in FanArt is a bit lighter compared to my screen. So you maybe right. Thank you once again. - Soulfeeder-

Comment from Christine389
It's such a fascinating part of nature how the caterpillar becomes the butterfly. This one is attractive in its own right and you captured all that clear detail really well. I love how it fills the frame. A great contest entry - good luck!

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Oct-2023

Thank you so much, Christine.

Comment from nikman
A fine entry into the competition presented here! Your eye catching composition grants us a good view of that hungry caterpillar. Likes colourful striped body. Exposure and sharpness are fine. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Oct-2023

Thanks, nikman for this inspiring review.

Comment from suffolkbrian
Good close up of this caterpillar and you don,t come across many if any on here,good use of dof which makes this stand out much more,good one for the contest...Brian

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Oct-2023

Thanks, Brian.

reply by suffolkbrian on 06-Oct-2023

your welcome

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Wow! What a renarkable capture! The composition of this shot of the caterpillar is superb, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject and creating a sense of balance and harmony. Well done. Good luck. This richly deserves a '6'.

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Oct-2023

WOW! I felt blessed. Thanks, Sesha.

Comment from Sean T Phelan
Cool,Soulfeeder!
That's a Monarch Butterfly caterpillar and your nicely-presented photograph of it looks terrific!
'Good Show',my friend!
~Sean

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 Comment Written 04-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 04-Oct-2023

thanks, Sean.

reply by Sean T Phelan on 05-Oct-2023

Absolutely,my friend!

Comment from Zilyram
Love this capture, I keep looking for caterpillars but never find any other than boring green ones.
Love the pattern and texture of the caterpillar against the muted background.
Excellent clarity and focus.

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 Comment Written 04-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 04-Oct-2023

Thanks for this positive review, Mary.