Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted July 2, 2012158 views12 comments
Canon 5DII, 100 Macro. Taken last year at Brookside Gardens outside the DC Beltway in Maryland.
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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on July 2, 2012 at 8:41 AM
Lovely color and great details Bunn, well composed too.
Good POV, BG separation, and the greens contrast/compliment nicely as well
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Comment posted by Rick Turner on July 2, 2012 at 9:27 AM
The colors are spectacular ~ but cutting off the petals in bottom frame distract from eye movement for me. I am old school on this comp issue.
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Comment posted by Rebecka on July 2, 2012 at 10:26 AM
WOW this jumps out of my monitor like it's in 3D! Love the iridescent details you've captured on the butterfly's wing. The cut-off petals don't bother me, because I can't stop looking at the insect... who looks like he's looking back at the viewer!
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Comment posted by Cristina Strudthof on July 2, 2012 at 1:48 PM
Beautiful colors! Such great detail on the butterfly.
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Comment posted by Bunn Martin on July 2, 2012 at 2:20 PM
For me backing up to get the petals would have diminished the butterfly but that is just my opinion :-)
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Comment posted by jack jaeger jr on July 2, 2012 at 8:00 PM
Very nice !!
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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on July 2, 2012 at 8:16 PM
Bunn - The Butterfly is the main subject which is perfectly rendered. The flower being a perch, for me, the clipping by the bottom edge is just fine. 3D feel is something I totally agree with.
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Comment posted by Bunn Martin on July 2, 2012 at 8:22 PM
My intent was to use the flower to frame the subject which I hope worked for you
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Comment posted by scott lanz on July 2, 2012 at 9:05 PM
Super image, Bunn. The butterfly's wings are dazzling in their detail and design. Nice comp and colors. Great floral perch.
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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on July 3, 2012 at 10:38 PM
What a great macro shot, Bunn! Beautiful colors, nice lighting, and great focus on the butterfly. Like your comp too. Well done!
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on July 5, 2012 at 12:44 PM
The touches of blue near the wing edges are a really nice addition to the lovely colors. I like the way your comp emphasizes the butterfly. This looks a lot like an American Lady. When Brookside does the butterfly exhibit, do they include IDs? I'm opposite you around the beltway (only about a 45 minute drive).
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Comment posted by Bunn Martin on July 5, 2012 at 1:08 PM
Mark we should meet sometime perhaps at Brookside. bunnmartin3@gmail.com
Registered on September 17, 2011, 38 Posts, 167 Comments
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12 commentsGood POV, BG separation, and the greens contrast/compliment nicely as well