Comment from NautilusBlue
His colours and markings are so pretty. He looks like a kind of swallow tail species. A very good point of view and the focus is pin sharp. Nice work :)

 Comment Written 09-Nov-2012

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reply by the author on 09-Nov-2012

thanks Julie; as indicated,lol, it is a swallowtail....... but the tail has been eaten

Comment from cynnocence
The shape of these wings makes this creature look more like a bird,except for the antennai. Nice colour capture, thanks for sharing. Cyn

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2012

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reply by the author on 08-Nov-2012

many thanks

Comment from sweetdweems
Vibrant colors! And such detail. Love how the back ground is blurry but the Mormon Butterfly is in complete focus. Really pops. He looks a little tattered, makes me wonder what happened to him. Still, he is stunning. good job.

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2012

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reply by the author on 08-Nov-2012

thanks so much

Comment from bellamahri
Nice capture of this unusual butterfly. Looks like this one has seen an active life. Great color, details and lighting. Thank you for sharing!

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2012

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reply by the author on 08-Nov-2012

thanks so much

Comment from rooskanga1
Nicely done. Great detail on the butterfly. Love the red coloration. I might have cropped just a smidge of the area above his or her feelers but other than that great job.

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2012

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reply by the author on 09-Nov-2012

thank you

Comment from ingi
This one is great.
Extremely beautiful colors and a good capture.
The blurring puts the butterfly so well in the spotlight.
Great focus.

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2012

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reply by the author on 08-Nov-2012

thanks so much

Comment from Katz'nDogz'nOtherz
Fabulous shot of this butterfly which, as its wings are outstretched, I assume is in mid flight, so to catch it in focus is some feat. Great depth of field to subdue the background and the contrast of the greens enhances and draws your focus to your subject, the butterfly. I also like how you've cropped it for the butterfly to be in the bottom half of the frame, giving the impression of it flying into the space above. Great rich colours. Beautiful shot. Taylor (Katz59)

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2012

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reply by the author on 08-Nov-2012

thanks a lot for your kind comments; the bf was just resting on a flower

Comment from phil1950
Beautiful shot of the beautiful looking butterfly great subject angle timing composition lighting focus exposure clarity detail colours tones well done

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2012

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reply by the author on 08-Nov-2012

many thanks

Comment from t mac
nice color and lighting on the subject, look like all the camera techniques are good...nice presentation of rather pretty butterfly...looks good against the green and blueish gray background

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2012

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reply by the author on 08-Nov-2012

many thanks

Comment from fannen
what a nice capture of this fine butterfly love the vibrant red against the balck on the wings great detaila with good focus

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2012

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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2012

thank you