Comment from MGTF Blue
Extreme close up work this one, executed very well. Love the composition with the diagonal of the wings and the diagonal the other way with the flower and the butterflies head. Nice lighting and the dark blue background works well.

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2012

thank you so very much!

Comment from helena6052
Amazing capture! Your shot is sharp and well exposed giving great details to be seen.
I like how you captured the Tiger Swallowtail so that it is not fully in the frame, the same goes for the flower.
The colours all blend in harmony. Your background which is clear makes the subject stand out. Excellent composition. Nice work, well done! Thank you for sharing an interesting shot!

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2012

thank you so very much for a good review and high score!

reply by helena6052 on 07-Oct-2012

Well deserved!

Comment from Pentax2012
Love the contrast between the softness of the butterfly and the geometric pattern of the flower. It makes a great macro subject on its own. The yellow is a bonus against your blue-gray background. Nice composition and cropping.

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from avmurray
This is a very good macro shot and a worthy winner of the contest. Congratulations ! I really like the kind of dark blue background in this shot, because it helps the white flower to stand out in the most excellent way.

Your focus is spot on and very sharp showing very fine details in the butterfly, and also the flower. I also think the exposure is perfect and I like the way the light is falling on the flower. To me the colors seem nice and natural.

The tight cropping works well and the placement of both butterfly and flower is perfect. This is a well taken and well presented macro.

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2012

Thank you so very much!

reply by avmurray on 07-Oct-2012

You are most welcome

Comment from pfemd
Excellent macro. All the details intact!!
I would love to see your camera settings and whether you used a tripod or not...
The detail in the flower bud is great and not easy to photograph. Very good dof!!
I might have lighten the bg a little but that's a matter of taste. Paula

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2012

Thank you so very much for a great review and high score. I never use a tripod. I shot this out the car window on an old road beside a lake. The blue background is the sky reflecting in the water. ISO 400 750/sec f8.

Comment from GaliaG
excelelnt composiiton and cropping

great focus, details, colors and contrast

good luck with the contest and thanks for shairng

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Zilyram
Amazing closeup of this butterfly with excellent focus on the eyes and feelers. Love the flower also the feelers on bloom reacing out to the butterfly.

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Shakeadog
An excellent macro shot willie
So fine details
Focus superb
Colours, lighting are perfect
Love the framing too
Very well found and shot
Love it

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2012

Thank you so very much for a great review and high score!

Comment from nela01
Excellent atmosphere and perfect lighting. You´ve achieved perfect focus. It´s harmony in its best. Well done!

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from helvi2

Hi Willie,

Love Button Bush blossoms!
Having a Tiger Swallowtail sipping nectar from one is the icing on the cake. We really get to see the proboscis in this shot. Love the angle and think this is a super shot! Nice DOF too!

:o) Helvi

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2012

Thank you so very much!