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Painted Lady

by Nancy Lea Sandy

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted November 14, 201447 views7 comments
A Painted Lady on a Rabbitbush.

300mm
f/9 1/320sec

Comments

7 comments
Comment posted by D.A. Edwards on November 14, 2014 at 8:04 PM
Nice sharp image, Nancy, it let's me study the intricate patterns in the wing. I like that the bush is for the most part not in sharp focus. I do find the vertical bit of flower/bush on the left edge a bit distracting and I could see cropping it away without detracting from the image.
Registered on October 8, 2014, 226 Posts, 1187 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on November 15, 2014 at 9:40 AM
The 'rabbitbush' makes a great perch, like the yellows against the brownish BG.
Nice detail, well done! :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on November 16, 2014 at 7:13 AM
Excellent, colorful image, Nancy Lea. I agree with Dave re the suggested crop.
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Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on November 16, 2014 at 2:31 PM
A nice look at this butterfly's wings! I like the rabbitbush perch. I agree with Dave and Scott about cropping from the left.
Registered on January 14, 2009, 316 Posts, 2724 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 16, 2014 at 3:22 PM
I'll bet you don't have any of these hanging around this week (from what I've heard from MT friends). I like this view and your placement of the bf look like it's about to launch into the wide world. You've also got good colors throughout and nice sharpness on the bf. Good to see you posting again.
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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on November 16, 2014 at 6:28 PM
Hi Nancy :wavey: Well composed, with excellent detail and color. . Argee a crop would make this even better :toast:


Albert Darmo
Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Yun Gao on November 17, 2014 at 12:07 AM
Beautiful colors both in the butterfly and perch, great background too. Well done!
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