Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted August 4, 2015197 views11 comments
Sony A77
Sony 70-400G @ 400mm HH
ISO 400, 1/160 @ f8
Been going through my files and almost forgot my last visit to the Cockrell Butterfly Center. Got this little beauty to pose with a decent BG. All comments welcome.>=))>
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11 comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on August 4, 2015 at 4:07 PM
That's a spectacular butterfly, Bill. The details in the larger view are wonderful, especially in the eyes.
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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on August 4, 2015 at 7:06 PM
Bill - What a great looking butterfly - Excellent Frame ! Scales on the wings are also somewhat resolved in the large version !
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Comment posted by scott lanz on August 4, 2015 at 9:22 PM
Very beautiful BF image, Bill. That BF looks like a native american woven blanket. Spectacular! And nice to see the the BF and entire wing in sharp focus. Nice job.
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Comment posted by Richard Teller on August 4, 2015 at 10:14 PM
Beautiful detail and sharpness. The colors really pop from the dark oof background. Fine image.
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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on August 4, 2015 at 11:01 PM
Hi Bill Agree with scott, the intricate form on the wings is breathtaking,.. the detail, light and color are perfectly crafted.
albert Darmo
Canada
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Comment posted by Yun Gao on August 5, 2015 at 1:01 AM
Bill, This is one of my favorite butterflies in the butterfly house, both sides of its wings are beautiful. Excellent plane of focus management and good exposure on the whites. Very nice!
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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on August 5, 2015 at 7:37 AM
Wow, love this closeup comp for it's outstanding colors & details Bill.
Great BG and the techs R right on the money.. I especially like the wings patterns reminiscent of ancient aztec art!!
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Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on August 5, 2015 at 11:31 AM
Great look at this beautiful butterfly, Bill! The colors and patterns are beautiful and the butterfly is in perfect condition, with no torn or damaged wings. The detail in the butterfly is exceptional and the bg is perfect.
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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on August 5, 2015 at 8:52 PM
Bill, I hope you managed an image of the other side of the wings—quite different and just as striking. This is a sure and certain beauty, taken just right. I notice you have parked your good Minolta lens for the time being. I am impressed with the Sony 70-400!
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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on August 7, 2015 at 12:09 PM
Beautiful capture, Bill ! I like the way the butterfly commands the frame, with the flowers providing a lovely accompaniment to one side.
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Comment posted by Marylynne Diggs on August 9, 2015 at 11:45 PM
Gorgeous color and crisp focus. I love the soft green bg and the pop of white flowers. The larger image is especially wonderful. Nice job with this.
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Comments
11 commentsThat's a spectacular butterfly, Bill. The details in the larger view are wonderful, especially in the eyes.
Bill - What a great looking butterfly - Excellent Frame ! Scales on the wings are also somewhat resolved in the large version !
Very beautiful BF image, Bill. That BF looks like a native american woven blanket. Spectacular! And nice to see the the BF and entire wing in sharp focus. Nice job.
Beautiful detail and sharpness. The colors really pop from the dark oof background. Fine image.
Hi Bill
Agree with scott, the intricate form on the wings is breathtaking,.. the detail, light and color are perfectly crafted. 
albert Darmo
Canada
Bill, This is one of my favorite butterflies in the butterfly house, both sides of its wings are beautiful. Excellent plane of focus management and good exposure on the whites. Very nice!
Wow, love this closeup comp for it's outstanding colors & details Bill.
Great BG and the techs R right on the money.. I especially like the wings patterns reminiscent of ancient aztec art!!
Great look at this beautiful butterfly, Bill! The colors and patterns are beautiful and the butterfly is in perfect condition, with no torn or damaged wings. The detail in the butterfly is exceptional and the bg is perfect.
Bill, I hope you managed an image of the other side of the wings—quite different and just as striking. This is a sure and certain beauty, taken just right. I notice you have parked your good Minolta lens for the time being. I am impressed with the Sony 70-400!
Beautiful capture, Bill ! I like the way the butterfly commands the frame, with the flowers providing a lovely accompaniment to one side.
Gorgeous color and crisp focus. I love the soft green bg and the pop of white flowers. The larger image is especially wonderful. Nice job with this.