I often think of butterflies as beautiful, carefree creatures flapping around and enjoying themselves. In truth, they are subjected to the rules of survival of the fittest like all living things: defending ones territory, finding mates and food. I have seen many butterflies with damaged wings from skirmishes with others. This image kind of capture the real situation and I like the tension portrayed.
D90, Nikkor105, iso800, F4.5, 1/3200s, tripod, sunny November afternoon, 50% crop. I hope I have not oversharpen this image and suggestions on post processing appreciated (I have just started using CS4 and currently at the bottom of the the steep learning curve

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3 commentsIstván
Nice capture..