Comment from Ray Gordon
LeeAnn, So you had a work out capturing this beauty, You have done a fine job so it was worth it. Photography isn't as easy as some think. I am glad that this Monarch settled down for his 5 minutes of fame. Very nice presentation. Ray

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2024

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2024

Yes I did, and it was definitely worth it-lol! You are right, sometimes getting the picture isn’t easy!

Comment from Way West
What a wonderful capture, especially for late November! It's like he's posing for you! I like all the natural colors and how well you have framed him in showing all of the well focus details. A really pretty nature shot, thank you for sharing!

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2024

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2024

thank you very much, definitely a surprise!

Comment from soulfeeder
A cute and colorful scene of this butterfly visiting the dandelion. I love how its orange wings created a striking contrast with the bright yellow blossom as well as the dark green grass. Great angle, lighting, and focus. This scene makes my heart warm and makes me longed for life to come back once again in the garden.

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2024

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2024

thank you, makes me wish for Spring!

Comment from Kathy Banich
Yeah, it felt like the migration patterns were off this year. I still had hummingbirds flying around in September. Weird!

This is a great shot, with nice clarity, detail and sharpness on both the butterfly as well as the flower. You have framed it perfectly - the colors of spring in November - again, Weird but very welcomed.

 Comment Written 05-Dec-2024

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2024

Many thanks, surprisingly my hummers left earlier than normal this year,normally we still have young ones hanging around til the end of September.

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
What a beautiful capture! You have added beauty to God's creation. It breathes life. Excellent composition, colour coordinates and what have you!! Bravo!

 Comment Written 05-Dec-2024

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2024

thanks so very much!

Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn
A very beautiful visual presented here this amazing monarch. I hope he flies away before it gets too cold for him. Composition shades, tones colors, and overall presentation is very well done. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 05-Dec-2024

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2024

many thanks, I hope it got out of the area before the colder weather came in.

Comment from nikman
Another good looking nature image presented here! Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us a very enjoyable view of the visitor and the visited. Exposure and sharpness are fine. Nicely taken!

 Comment Written 05-Dec-2024

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2024

thanks so much!

Comment from Lynnmarie2
I feel we are going to have a mild winter this year as it only started getting cold this past week in Wisconsin. This is a perfect sign of a mild winter. The details, focus, framing of scene and colors are well represented. Overall a great presentation! Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 05-Dec-2024

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2024

Many thanks! Hope you are right, our winters here in New York State have been mild the last two winters; this year we have had 6 inches of snow overnight, two days later the temps are in the upper 40’s, rain and the snow is gone.

Comment from orchidrn
A nice initial presentation with color and good positioning in the frame. However, I feel the focus is a little soft. The colors are clear and the background is complimentary.

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2024

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reply by the author on 04-Dec-2024

You are right, that’s actually NOT the photo I intended to post, so thanks for pointing that out!