Comment from nature rules
This is beautiful, Cleo. I love the textures you have captured on this butterfly. I feel as if I could touch her.

Your colors are soft and natural. The pink flower beneath the butterfly is just enough contrast to give attention to it's feet and yet not interfere with her colors and detail.

Your light and shadows have played together perfectly here...to pick up that blue that reflects from the mostly black wings and still keep the drama of the black. Your bg is perfect dof and stays with the story of the activities of this beauty in your garden. Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2017

Thank you much for your throughout and encouraging review!

reply by nature rules on 13-Jul-2017

You are most welcome! :D

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Impressive capture!
Fine features & delicate textures.

A painterly feel!
Surreal wing design & color!

Subdued lighting!
Ideal dynamic diagonal framing.
Nice perspective & narrow DOF.

Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2017

Thank you very much! I appreciate your review.

Comment from Lilibug6
This is an awesome shot of this gorgeous butterfly! The colors are fantastic! The lighting is excellent! The focus is spot on! Great job and best of luck in the contest! Lori

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2017

Thank you very much Lory! Your review, your kind wishes and your generous rating are a great encouragement for me.

reply by Lilibug6 on 09-Jul-2017

My pleasure! Lori

Comment from catmal
beautiful detail in this love the markings and the sheen on the wings what clarity unbelievable love the green in the background great post thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2017

Thank you very much for your kind comments.

Comment from Sandy Poore
This is a beautulful caption of a swallowtail and the pink flower really makes it stand out.

I have a butterfly garden...Monarchs and Casias.

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2017

Thank you very much for your kind review.

Comment from GaliaG
very nice capture of the butterfly and a lovely entry for the contest, good luck on it

good light handling, focus and composition

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2017

Thank you very much for your encouraging review.

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a wonderful shot of the butterfly. You have framed it well. Light and sharpness are very effective in creating a lovely capture. Thanks for sharing! Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2017

Thank you, I appreciate you review very much.

Comment from suzannethompson2
Very good entry for the contest. Lovely close up of this beautiful Butterfly showing the intricate markings on its wings, which look as if they're made of velvet. Very good lighting and focus showing great clarity. Good luck in the contest. Suzanne

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2017

Thank you very much for your encouraging comments.

Comment from Sean T Phelan
Very Cool!
That's an extremely attractive species of Butterfly and your photo of this one is elegantly colorful,beautifully focused,and lots of fun to view!
~Sean

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2017

Thank you lots for your encouraging comments.

Comment from Browncat
The epitome of grace! What a lovely butterfly in perfect focus. I like being able to see one full wing as you have shown. The background is also subdued and highlights the butterfly's shape and colors.

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2017

Thank you very much for your encouraging comments.