Peach Nectar II

Uploaded: October 10, 2010 06:00:49

Description

A rework of an old favorite. This butterfly feeds primarily on fruit juices.
10/10 Finalist - Animals

Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi

Comments

Nikki McDonald level-classic October 10, 2010

This is beautiful, Chris. I love the golden light behind and the focus is just where you want it. Excellent composition. #1316186

Monica Mermoz level-classic October 10, 2010

Amazing macro, with beautiful light and colors! #8958667

Chris Budny level-deluxe October 11, 2010

Thank you both, very much! I was so happy with this one when I first shot it, and still have my fingers crossed that it might make it... #8959694

Karen Rosenblum level-deluxe November 15, 2010

Congratulations on a fine job! As a one who also loves to photograph butterflies and moths, I have to say, bravo! Good luck to you! #9036048

Renee Doyle November 15, 2010

Very very cool shot Chris!!! Congratulations on this wonderful finalist !! #9036867

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 15, 2010

Thanks so much, folks! Very thrilled this rework made it---I shot the original more than 3 years ago, early on in my SLR days, and entered that one 4 times here, to no avail. This is a great treat today! #9038204

Merna L. Nobile November 15, 2010

I would personally like to congratulate you on your winning photograph for October, 2010 and wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. Merna Nobile #9038414

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic November 15, 2010

Incredible image ! Congratulations on your well deserved Finalist award!!! #9039396

Sam Britt November 15, 2010

Congratulations on this & all your finalists, Chris! #9039517

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 15, 2010

Serious beauty, amazing colors and details Chris. Another congrats!! #9040179

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 16, 2010

Thank you very much! #9040555

Ken Smith level-classic November 17, 2010

Love the oranges in this, Chris. Congrats to you! #9044269

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 17, 2010

Thanks, Ken... it has always been a favorite of mine, for the way the peaches look in the background. #9044321

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