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Stepping Out [Contest Finalists September 2010]

© Rona L. Schwarz

Stepping Out

Uploaded: September 21, 2010 11:04:22

Description

1/800s @ f/5.6, ISO 1250, 300mm plus 20mm and 36 mm extension tubes.(D&M)
Even though there are lots of Monarch images at BP, I had never captured one. So yesterday, I went back out there and worked my sedum patch again. Got lucky this time!

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 1250, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

Carol L. Fowler September 21, 2010

Wonderful capture- great detail and colors #1310376

Nikki McDonald level-classic September 21, 2010

Wow, did you ever, Rona. This is a spectacular capture of a monarch -- sharp and detailed with beautiful blurred background and great color. Wonderful work. #8922413

Rona L. Schwarz September 21, 2010

Monnie S. Ryan
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member since: 9/25/2008 Boy, you sure nailed this one, Rona! Fabulous color and detail!
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Thank you Monnie, Carol, Sabrina, and Nikki for those comments. I have been practicing and shooting a lot of butterflies and bees this month with different equipment as part of a BP Club contest. It's been a great learning experience and a lot of fun!

#8922516

Carol Eade level-addict September 21, 2010

What a fantastic monarch capture, Rona, it's so gorgeous! #8922613

Renata Gusciora September 21, 2010

Wow!This is exquisite,Rona!Incredible textures,awesome details and clarity,fantastic colors and great focus! #8922814

Rona L. Schwarz September 21, 2010

Thank you Carol and Renata for those great comments! #8922981

Gord MacEachern September 22, 2010

This image is what it's all about, great lighting, detail, and color!!!!
Very well done Rona! #8923122

Michelle Alton September 22, 2010

Absolutely gorgeous work, Rona. Extension tubes? That means you had to get really close...the Monarch must have trusted you! #8923275

Karen Celella September 22, 2010

Fabulous macro with gorgeous detail and color, Rona! #8923397

Anita Hogue September 22, 2010

WOW, you certainly did get lucky! This is an outstanding capture, Rona! #8923455

Val Feldman level-deluxe September 22, 2010

Spectacular, Rona! Love the diagonal comp of this colorful beauty....the shallow dof from your f/5.6 aperture brings this gorgeous critter front and forward for a glorious look-see of all that luscious detail. You got lucky with a cooperative monarch, granted - but your expertise with your camera won the day! Sure we'll see this one again! Kudos! #8923589

Freddy Bland September 22, 2010

You have outdone yourself on this one, Rona!! OUTSTANDING!!!! Applaud..applaud!! #8923937

Ellen Hodges September 22, 2010

Super awesomely gorgeous in every way, Rona!! #8924127

Steve M. Harrington September 22, 2010

A lovely image, Rona! I like the flowing composition very much.
Steve #8924322

Rony Sagy September 22, 2010

Spectacular work, Rona. #8924582

Rona L. Schwarz September 22, 2010

Thank you all very much for those wonderful comments - I appreciate them a lot! I really feel that have improved in this area since I started shooting these interesting creatures this month and that is very gratifying. #8924602

Terry Cervi level-deluxe September 23, 2010

I'll give you a WOW!!! too, Rona!! What an excellent macro shot with amazing detail and beautiful colors!! Great job!! #8925287

Rona L. Schwarz September 23, 2010

Thank you very much, Terry! #8926204

Patti Coblentz September 24, 2010

The colors, details, and comp are wonderful, Rona = a Wow, without a doubt!! I love the trail of color behind the butterfly...this is a beautiful image! #8928476

Debra R. Harder September 25, 2010

HOLY COW, Rona!! Talk about awesome DOF...and the colors and details are excellent. I bet we see this beauty again!! Deb #8929178

Terry Cervi level-deluxe October 15, 2010

A well deserved Finalist, Rona!!! Congrats! #8968485

Carol Eade level-addict October 15, 2010

Another beautiful finalist, Rona, congratulations! #8969006

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic October 15, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o)

Hope we see this one in the next round...outstandin presentation and details! 8o) #8969297

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict October 15, 2010

Wow, Rona, outstanding capture! Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist!

Debby #8970355

Patti Coblentz October 15, 2010

And look what it landed you!!! So very beautiful, Rona...congratulations on this finalist! #8970901

Carol L. Fowler October 15, 2010

Congrats! #8971209

Jean-Pierre Ducondi October 15, 2010

Congrats on all your finalists Ron. Well done.
JP #8971320

Val Feldman level-deluxe October 15, 2010

No surprise here - this had winner written all over it! A beautiful and well-deserved Finalist, Rona! All the best in the upcoming round! #8971482

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic October 15, 2010

You already know how much I liked this Rona....Congratulations on this well deserving finalist. #8971727

Renata Gusciora October 15, 2010

Big congratulations again on this stunning finalist,Rona!!!:-) #8971960

Sam Britt October 15, 2010

Big Congratulations on all your terrific finalists, Rona! #8972047

Ruth Grimm October 15, 2010

Congratulations,Rona!! WTG on this FABULOUS butterfly! Seems I've seen this before! Loved it then, love it more now! #8972191

Steve M. Harrington October 15, 2010

Three wonderful finalists! Good on you, Rona! :)
Steve #8972194

Ellen Hodges October 15, 2010

Huge Congrats on your very wow finalists, Rona!!! Very best luck in the next round!!! #8972417

Leslie McLain level-classic October 16, 2010

Congrats on your beautiful finalists, Rona. #8972867

Karen Celella October 16, 2010

Congratulations on your three outstanding finalists, Rona!!! You know how much I love this one! Best of luck in getting it to the winners page! #8973011

Debra R. Harder October 16, 2010

I knew we'd see this beauty again, Rona! Perfect in every way! Huge congratulations on another beautiful finalist! Deb #8973998

Rona L. Schwarz October 16, 2010

Thank you all so very much for your enthusiastic comments and warm congratulations! #8974642

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer October 16, 2010

This is a real beauty, Rona! Congratulations on all your finalists! #8974992

Merna L. Nobile October 16, 2010

Every month, with our camera in hand, we go out and find what we hope will be the “winning photo.”
Those of us that don’t get recognized, just continue to search for that special image, until one day the Congratulations come pouring in from some of the best artist and friends anyone could image.
So to the Better Photo winners for the month of September, I congratulate you on a job so well done.
My very best to all of you, Merna Nobile
#8975010

Anita Hogue October 16, 2010

For sure an awesome capture! I am so glad to see this and I think we will see it again! Congratulations on this beautiful capture and I want to congratulate you on your other finalist!

(I am having so much internet problems. Can only pull up one image every few minutes. Very frustrating) #8975068

Freddy Bland October 16, 2010

Congratulations on a well-deserved finalist, Rona!! This is superb!! #8975368

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