Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted April 21, 2012169 views7 comments
Red Admiral Butterfly with a "painted" look. The fill flash helped to brighten & highlight the insects beautiful colors here.
F/14, 1/500th, ISO 640, 1D M3, Sigma 150mm. Monopod for support.
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Comment posted by Hali Sowle on April 21, 2012 at 11:40 PM
She sure is pretty Howard, nice light on her and the flower and the background compliments the colors nicely.
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Comment posted by scott lanz on April 21, 2012 at 11:42 PM
Great shot, Howard. Very colorful in all respects - the butterfly, flower, and nice background. Nice pose as well.
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Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on April 22, 2012 at 3:37 AM
Great shot, Howard- Nice pose, fine detail and a pleasant perch- The versus of this species is beautiful indeed- Best wishes, Fabio
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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on April 22, 2012 at 8:13 AM
Beautiful colors Howard, I like the flower against the dark background.
Ray
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Comment posted by Ellen deBoer on April 22, 2012 at 8:41 AM
Very nice portrait of this 'lady' ,Howard! The light is perfect and she chose a perfect perch.
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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on April 22, 2012 at 12:05 PM
Wonderful shot, Howard. I like the colours and the light a lot.
D&L
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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on April 24, 2012 at 9:56 PM
Hi Howard The brilliant colors and fine detail of the "painted' butterfly and the bloom were perfectly captured this is a marvelous presentation
Albert Darmo
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