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Not long enough

by Gary Yeoh

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted June 17, 2010202 views12 comments
This white edged Blue Baron (Euthalia phemius) landed on this lotus flower and discovered that its proboscis is not long enough to get to the base of the flower :frown: . It didn't waste any time and was off very quickly.

Comments

12 comments
Comment posted by Doug Benner on June 17, 2010 at 7:51 AM
Nicely seen and captured. I love the light.
Registered on December 8, 2003, 482 Posts, 1868 Comments
Comment posted by Marie Mitchell on June 17, 2010 at 11:37 AM
Nice shot! Love the colors and light!
Registered on May 13, 2010, 3 Posts, 117 Comments
Comment posted by mark cillo on June 17, 2010 at 12:40 PM
This is really nice! Beautiful colors and the BF is perfectly placed in the scene, nice work :wavey:
Registered on July 27, 2008, 143 Posts, 1483 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on June 17, 2010 at 1:09 PM
Gary: This is a great lotus shot and then to have a butterfly as well . . . :toast: Plus this is a great comp and superb lighting and exposure. This is a 10+ in my book. >=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on June 17, 2010 at 4:55 PM
Great shot! Perfect light and colours.

Congrats

D&L
Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments
Comment posted by Monica Siri on June 19, 2010 at 10:36 AM
Gary,
wonderful composition, colors and light. Well done! :toast:
Registered on September 20, 2009, 132 Posts, 3764 Comments
Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on June 19, 2010 at 12:41 PM
Really nice Gary. Love the light
Registered on June 30, 2009, 300 Posts, 5051 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Smith on June 19, 2010 at 4:47 PM
Hey, now that is a blow-off the doors great composition! Love that Blue Baron ...what delicate markings and a perfect stage of opened wings. Your light is so easy on the eyes...no harsh shadows, not overly bright anywhere. Well done! Ken S
Registered on September 5, 2008, 449 Posts, 2444 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on June 20, 2010 at 8:36 AM
I like the very artistic composition, interesting light Gary. Natural looking color too..
I used wind breaks and it was early morning on the jumper I posted..Usually have to shoot pretty early here in Central Texas to avoid the daily breeze out of the south this time of year.
Well done :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Sam Rua on June 20, 2010 at 11:08 AM
Nicely titled and captured, Gary. :smile:
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Comment posted by Mike Gallo on June 20, 2010 at 5:09 PM
This is over the top Gary....fabulous flower and a great bf to add to the quality presentation :toast:
Registered on September 14, 2005, 182 Posts, 1471 Comments
Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on June 21, 2010 at 5:58 PM
Awesome shot, Gary :toast: Excellent composition and extraordinariy sharpness!
Well presented.
Mauro
Registered on January 21, 2010, 650 Posts, 2500 Comments