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Tiger Swallowtail on Butterfly Weed


	Tiger Swallowtail on Butterfly Weed (I had to take the original down to fix a major flaw. Thanks to Karen M.) ---- --- Although the Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve Newsletter that I received this week said that their Summer Meadow was already "coloring up," when I got there, the blossoms were sparse, EXCEPT for the Asclepias (butterfly weed). But the heat was stifling and I guess the butterflies were resting in the shade somewhare. I saw two swallowtails and one Monarch. Later this month there should be FLOCKS of them posing for portraits! ------- The original background was nice--pleasing green meadow stuff, blurred. But I kind of liked the idea of moving the scene to a farm. So I applied one of the "wood" textures from OnOne Photo Frame. ----- I'll post one, unadulterated, from the meadow in the discussion area. Michelle Alton
	Swallowtail in the Meadow ----- Michelle Alton

Michelle Alton

The same butterfly in its natural environment.

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July 05, 2012

Michelle Alton

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Anita Hogue

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I love them both, Michelle! Wonderful texture!
7/5/2012 4:17:16 AM

Jack Gaskin

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WONDERFUL (COOL LOOK ) on the Background and nice catch on the Swallowtail... Guess they are like everyone else hiding in the shade to avoid the heat.
Was MELTING yesterday around noon tending the tomatoes ... Not to worry theres A LOT TO MELT :o)
Jack
7/5/2012 4:22:05 AM

Danny B. Head

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It's hard to say which I like better. They are both great shots.... Beautiful work, Michelle!
7/5/2012 4:43:29 AM

Ken Smith

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Both are nice but I like the 2nd one the best..the extended pano look with the lone butterfly. Excellent work on these, Michelle!
7/5/2012 4:52:56 AM

Carolyn Fletcher

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Definitely the 2nd one! I love it!!
7/5/2012 5:00:04 AM

Louisa Hancock
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I love the texture used but I do think the second one separates the butterfly from the background. Just love it
7/5/2012 5:31:33 AM

Karen E. Michaels
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I like the tone on the first, Michelle.
I have to pick the second because the paint texture is in the wings on the butterfly
7/5/2012 6:11:21 AM

Michelle Alton

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Gosh, Karen...I did NOT notice the texture...I should redo it and erase those touches. Darn!
7/5/2012 6:15:32 AM

R. J. Laudenbacher

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I love the texture work you did here Michelle!
7/5/2012 6:39:57 AM

Terry Cervi

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It's a beautiful capture, Michelle, and I really like your use of texture here.
7/5/2012 7:12:45 AM

PATRICIA A. CASEY

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I like them both too, Michelle....