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Old 05-21-2009, 11:23 AM
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was out looking for something to shoot & saw some butterflies dancing in a field, i lioked this one the best because it's not the usual colourfull b/fly & green is my favorite colour

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Old 05-21-2009, 11:27 AM
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This is an excellent capture ptrbee. A very unusual colour. Your detail is amazing. DoF too. Great work my friend.

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Old 05-21-2009, 12:27 PM
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This is an excellent capture ptrbee. A very unusual colour. Your detail is amazing. DoF too. Great work my friend.

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Thanks Jake.
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Old 05-21-2009, 12:42 PM
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As a fellow macro/insect fiend I want to congratulate you on an absolutely beautiful and arresting shot.Sharp focus,perfect light control and the balance between the flower and the hovering butterfly with antennae is sublime...................one of my favourites.
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Old 05-21-2009, 01:15 PM
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Very interesting butterfly and great detail. I think I can count each hair.
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Very cool capture, the detail is amazing. Great work.
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Old 05-21-2009, 01:56 PM
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That's a cool looking butterfly. I've never seen one like that before. You did a fantastic job capturing it. Thank's for sharing.
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Excellent photo! One of the best macros I've seen lately. Thanks for sharing.
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SUPERB, great texture. love the green background. I feel like i'am watching a live one
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Wonderful macro! And a very "different" looking butterfly. Nice work.
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