Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

© Chris Budny
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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Uploaded: July 12, 2012 03:48:53

Description

Beyond the amazing lilies and lotus at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, dragonflies and many butterflies abound in summer.

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/500 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

Jane Holestine July 12, 2012

Very pretty, Chris. Lovely colors, DOF, and comp. #1474429

Joy Rector July 12, 2012

beautiufl #10226273

Michelle Alton July 12, 2012

Spectacular capture on the New York Ironweek (thanks to Courtenay V. for identifying the flower when I needed it ID'd) #10226309

Terry A. Stoa July 12, 2012

This image turned out great, Chris! I really like what you did with the background colors - and if you didn't do anything to them... I STILL like them. #10226317

Linda D. Lester level-classic July 12, 2012

Excellent! Love the lighting on this! #10226318

Katarina Mansson July 12, 2012

Beautiful colors, light and post processing! #10226324

Bob Cournoyer level-classic July 12, 2012

Great work/shot....the butterfly really stands out.... #10226414

Leslie McLain level-classic July 12, 2012

Beautiful capture and light, Chris. #10226645

David M. Montero July 12, 2012

Is there anything you can't photograph well Chris!? This is marvelous. Terrific light and presentation. #10227078

Carol L. Fowler July 12, 2012

Beautiful capture! The yellow butterfly stands out so well!! #10227094

Evy Johansen level-classic July 12, 2012

Very beautiful image, Chris!! Wonderful tone and colors! #10227309

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 13, 2012

Thank you all!!
Dave--how about portraits & weddings? No experience there, and from the beautiful shots I see here, I know I wouldn't even compare, if I tried! #10227517

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