Inspiring Photo: A Spring Fling #10048285

A Spring Fling

Uploaded: April 21, 2010 03:12:30

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A pair of Giant Swallowtails enjoying the flowers on our Butterfly Bush in the backyard.

Canon 100-400L IS - Late Afternoon.

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, FocalLength: 310.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 30D

Comments

Paul E. Earl April 21, 2010

Beautiful!! #1260998

Gord MacEachern April 21, 2010

Stunning!!!!
A winner in my book Jeff!! #8557186

Carolyn M. Fletcher April 21, 2010

I agree...you killed this one! It's amazing!! Super job! #8557203

Douglas Pignet April 21, 2010

Beautiful capture and great clarity. #8557220

Maria A. Gonzalez April 21, 2010

Amazing in flight capture of this Giant Sw..Excellent detail and perfect action shot..Isn't Nature wonderful?
Very well captured,Jeff.Beautiful.. #8557249

Tammy M. Anderson April 21, 2010

Outstanding details, clarity and composition, Jeff. Perfect! #8557251

Agnes Fegan April 21, 2010

Wow...just beautiful Jeff! #8557318

Claudia Kuhn April 21, 2010

Wow, great timing and detail in this action capture Jeff! #8557375

Stephen Zacker April 21, 2010

What an amazing capture #8557418

Robert R. Goodman April 21, 2010

Hi Jeff,Beautiful capture.I wish we had those butterflies here.Outstanding image!!!! #8557510

Jyri Vissak April 21, 2010

Beautiful composition and tones! Great timing. #8557525

Marilyn Cornwell April 21, 2010

Just so enchanting!!! #8557555

Avril Young April 21, 2010

I agree with Marilyn, quite Magical...I love the way you got the background, I try to get this, but alas ...never....fantastic work and capture Jeff...beautiful photo... #8557571

Ron McEwan April 21, 2010

Jeff this is one fantastic shot, you sure nailed this one for sure. #8557596

Jessica Jenney April 21, 2010

Beautiful spring capture, color and detail, Jeff! #8557845

Monnie Ryan April 21, 2010

Fantastic work here, Jeff -- just beautiful! #8557909

Tiia Vissak April 21, 2010

a wonderful capture! #8557922

Nancy (Peaches) Harker April 21, 2010

AWSOME!!! #8558033

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna April 21, 2010

WOW!!! Two for the price of one...FANTASTIC capture, Jeff! :-) k #8558076

Diane Pignet April 21, 2010

Just outstandging Jeff. I had to slap a heart on that one. I am #3 and not surprized it is just lovely!!!

Diane #8558089

Kathleen Brennan April 21, 2010

Wow, Jeff! The detail on the flying one is amazing! #8558368

Linda D. Lester April 21, 2010

Awesome capture!!!! #8558407

Shelly A. Van Camp April 21, 2010

Beautiful!!! You have butterflies? I am jealous...none here yet and still waiting for the hummers too! #8558418

Cathy Barrows April 21, 2010

fantabulous...awesome detail in both but capturing the one in flight is perfect #8558587

Lynn M. Whitt April 21, 2010

Perfect capture, comp, and colors... #8558621

Patti Coblentz April 21, 2010

Beautiful and magical, Jeff!!!

Patti #8558627

Mike Clime April 21, 2010

Terrific capture and wonderful to get two! #8558807

Renata Gusciora April 21, 2010

Stunning capture,Jeff!Outstanding timing,amazing details,great colors and clarity!Beautiful image! #8558810

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas April 21, 2010

Fantastic capture Jeff!,
Amalia #8558855

Jack Ryan April 21, 2010

Outstanding detail in this well composed and well timed "action" image. Great work, Jeff. #8559145

Kerry Hill April 21, 2010

Beautiful shot, fantastic details and timing Jeff! #8559162

Carol L. Fowler April 21, 2010

I keep wanting to get this shot! Exquisite! #8559188

Ann Coates April 21, 2010

Wow Jeff, this is phenomenal. I'm sure we will see this again, for sure. #8559209

Laura E. Swan April 21, 2010

Gosh, Jeff! You put us all right into their world! Wonderful! Hope we see this one again and again!

Happy Spring To You Guys Down There!

-Laura #8559325

Denny E. Barnes April 21, 2010

This is fantastic, Jeff! Perfect in every-way!! Gorgeous image!! #8559344

David Phalen April 21, 2010

Fantastic timing, colors and details here Jeff!! Beautiful!! #8559352

Jean-Pierre Ducondi April 21, 2010

So hard to catch - This is awesome.
JP #8559612

Ruth E. Foster-Lindsay April 21, 2010

Gorgeous capture Jeff! The colors, tones and lighting are terrific! #8559871

Randy D. Dinkins April 21, 2010

Great shot, two for the price of one. Great color and details. #8560009

Ellen Hodges April 21, 2010

Gorgeous detail and comp in this beauty, Jeff!! #8560023

Rony Sagy April 21, 2010

Fantastic capture, Jeff. #8560208

Stefania Barbier April 21, 2010

absolutely GORGEOUS! #8560378

Ann H. Belus April 21, 2010

Amazing detail and clarity, Jeff! #8560463

Barbara Waldoch April 22, 2010

Awesome shot, Jeff! #8560572

Brett Dolsen April 22, 2010

Outstanding capture Jeff!! #8560659

Michelle Alton April 22, 2010

Exquisite and perfectly done. Your artistry is showcased in this one, Jeff! #8560682

Jeff Robinson April 22, 2010

Thanks Everyone Very Much!! Jeff #8560733

Karen Celella April 22, 2010

Wow Jeff! Spectacular clarity and details on these hard to capture beauties! #8561359

Marty Straub April 22, 2010

Wow, way to capture the light and bring out such amazing detail and excitement of the moment, Jeff. Stunning work!! #8561563

Mitch Spence April 22, 2010

Whoa, that's extraordinary. An in-air shot like this. Beautiful, Jeff. #8561730

JO ANN CLEVELAND April 22, 2010

Outstanding capture Jeff, great comp and colors!

Sure to be a winner in my opinion!!

jo ann c. #8562031

Emile Abbott April 22, 2010

Outstanding detail , color and timing. I agree a winner Jeff. #8562356

Jeff Robinson April 22, 2010

Thank You!! Jeff #8562553

Debra R. Harder April 22, 2010

Are you kidding me...my-oh-my!!!! Jeff...you are amazing!! This is incredible. One word...WINNER!! A FAVORITE!! Deb #8562828

Kathy Reeves April 22, 2010

Superb image Jeff!! #8562833

Gerri R. Jones April 22, 2010

Just beautiful Jeff! Both subjects (butterflies and flowers) are gorgeous! #8562876

Tommy E. Burgess April 22, 2010

Stunning in flight capture Jeff!! Looks like a winner to me. Beautiful work! #8563185

frank w. degenhardt April 22, 2010

Jeff- If you had to pick what a perfect picture looks like when you talk of all the qualities that make for the perfect photo, this would be it. It has it all. I can not do any justice to this picture with words. Its perfect.
Have a wonderful day and enjoy my friend. #8563215

Jeff Robinson April 23, 2010

Thanks Everyone for All of the Great comments on this image! Jeff #8563578

Val Feldman April 23, 2010

I missed this one - that's what I get for taking a day off of BP!! All I can say is two things: Phenomenal and WINNER! Oh, and one more - Fav'd!! Excellent work and an amazing perfect capture..OK, so I said a lot more than 2 things...couldn't help myself! :) #8563957

Carol Teal April 23, 2010

So beautiful Jeff! It's not easy to catch one butterfly but two is incredible! Everytime I see one, they seem to see me and head for the hills! I need to get a butterfly bush for my yard. #8563987

Julie Burnett April 23, 2010

HOLY COW, Jeff!!! It doesn't get any better than this!! I SOOOOO agree, WINNER!! #8564040

Tammy Espino April 23, 2010

Awesome!!! #8565164

William C. Raco April 23, 2010

What an outstanding capture!
Amazing detail and clarity
Excellent work, Jeff #8565433

Carolyn J. Connolly April 23, 2010

This is just an EXCEPTIONAL capture in EVERY respect, Jeff!! WOW!! Totally fabulous work, once again, my friend!! :o) #8565613

Ken Smith April 23, 2010

Excellent timing on this, Jeff...perfectly composed! #8565662

Jeff Robinson April 24, 2010

Thank You! Jeff #8565847

Kathleen Rinker April 24, 2010

Terrific capture Jeff, fabulous work!! #8566806

Jeff Robinson April 25, 2010

Thank You Kathleen! Jeff #8568527

Deborah C. Lewinson April 25, 2010

Awesome capture, Jeff, gorgeous colors and amazing clarity along with the blurred background!

Well done!
Debby #8569161

Jeff Robinson April 26, 2010

Thank You Debby! Jeff #8571516

Howard B. Cheek April 26, 2010

Very nice work Jeff, I've tried this myself a few times ;)
I'll miss ya'll around here..
Howard #8571955

Jeff Robinson April 27, 2010

Thanks Howard - We miss seeing your great work! Jeff #8572530

Inge S. Lasmana April 27, 2010

Amazing moment and great details, Jeff #8574306

Kaye Burazin April 27, 2010

oooohhh, I like very much! #8574377

Nadia Paul April 27, 2010

Wow - what an awesome capture Jeff - this is just gorgeous!!!! GREAT work! #8574853

Jeff Robinson April 28, 2010

Thank You Inge, Kaye and Nadia! Jeff #8576755

Judy V. Kennamer May 24, 2010

Congrats on your beautiful Finalist Jeff!!!! #8632871

Nancy (Peaches) Harker May 24, 2010

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your AWSOME finalist best of luck in the next round!!! #8633122

Aimee S. McMaster May 24, 2010

...big congrats on your beautiful Finalist Jeff.... #8633151

Tiia Vissak May 24, 2010

Congratulations! #8633152

Jack Ryan May 24, 2010

Congratulations, Jeff...very deserving!!! #8633410

Kelly S. Cavanaugh May 24, 2010

Wow! Excellent capture, Jeff! Congratulations!! Well deserved! #8633443

Tammy Espino May 24, 2010

Congrats on an awesome finalist! :) #8633483

Maria Coulson May 24, 2010

Jeff, beautiful shot! Congratulations. #8633544

Carla Metzler May 24, 2010

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Jeff! #8633630

Carol Eade May 24, 2010

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Jeff! #8633960

Robert R. Goodman May 24, 2010

Absolutely beautiful,Jeff.A big congratulations!!! #8634065

Jodi Zimmer May 24, 2010

Congrats on this amazing capture! #8634617

Deborah C. Lewinson May 24, 2010

Wow, what a gorgeous image with amazing clarity, Jeff!

Congratulations on your finalist!
Debby #8634694

Courtenay Vanderbilt May 24, 2010

Gosh, Jeff, what a beauty! Congratulations! #8635164

Patti Coblentz May 24, 2010

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Jeff!! Patti #8635199

Howard B. Cheek May 24, 2010

Way to go Jeff, beautiful!!
#8635342

Ann Coates May 24, 2010

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Jeff. #8635352

Phyllis H. Burchett May 24, 2010

Awesome capture, Congrats on your finalist! #8635764

Cathy Barrows May 24, 2010

Congrats on your finalist...perfect #8636306

Amy M. Wilson May 24, 2010

Congratulations on your stunning Finalist, Jeff!!! #8636392

Val Feldman May 24, 2010

Knew it, knew it, knew it....so well-deserved and what a remarkable capture and beautiful Finalist!! WTG, Jeff...Huge congratulations! #8637015

Tamara K. Walker May 24, 2010

Congratulation! #8637038

Stefania Barbier May 24, 2010

congratulations on your lovely finalist!!! #8638044

Nadia Paul May 25, 2010

Congrats on your gorgeous finalist Jeff! #8638723

Janet McNeil May 25, 2010

Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist!!! Good luck in the next round!! #8639219

Barbara Waldoch May 25, 2010

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Jeff! #8639229

Tammy M. Anderson May 25, 2010

Congrats Jeff on this beautiful finalist. #8639549

Hosey M. Harrell III May 25, 2010

Wow! I hadn't seen this before, but it's a fantastic image. Congrats on your finalist!

#8640026

Usman M. Bajwa May 25, 2010

WTG. CONGRATZ+ AND WINNER!!

UB. #8640455

Carol L. Fowler May 25, 2010

Awesome! Congrats! #8640703

Renata Gusciora May 25, 2010

Big congratulations on your spectacular finalist,Jeff!!!:-) #8640977

Eivor Kuchta May 25, 2010

Fantastic! Congratulation on your finalist, Jeff, and good luck in the next round! #8641615

May 25, 2010

Beautiful! #8641810

Renee Doyle May 25, 2010

Congratulations on this outstanding finalist Jeff!! #8642240

Sam Britt May 25, 2010

Congratulations on this fantastic finalist, Jeff! #8642420

Jeff Robinson May 26, 2010

Thanks Everyone Very Much!! Jeff #8643901

Mitch Spence May 26, 2010

Congratulations, Jeff. It's a beauty. #8645331

Jeff Robinson May 28, 2010

Thank You Mitch! Jeff #8648787

Husain Akhtar May 28, 2010

Big congratulations on this super finalist! #8650010

Jeff Robinson May 29, 2010

Thank You Husain! Jeff #8650760

Debra R. Harder May 31, 2010

No surprise here, Jeff...I knew this would be a winner! Huge congratulations on your outstanding finalist! Deb #8655070

David M. Montero May 31, 2010

Great capture. Way to go Jeff. Congratulations on your finalist. #8655511

Jeff Robinson May 31, 2010

Thank You Deb and Dave!! Jeff #8655523

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