Uploaded: January 16, 2013
A swallowtail alighted on the flowering weeds around me while I was photographing lotus flowers.
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
Jack Gaskin January 16, 2013
Beautiful Capture. Just remember in gardening books lots of "WEEDS " are referred to as PERENNIALS ;o)Jack #1509228
Colette M. Metcalf January 16, 2013
Beautiful capture!!! #10517680Susan Williams January 16, 2013
Beautiful image with a great POV, Chris. Nice colors and I love the background. #10517752Michelle Alton January 16, 2013
They are beautiful contrasted against the Ironweed flowers. Did you realize Chris that another tiger swallowtail is posted right before yours? #10518051Carol Quina January 16, 2013
Gorgeous! I like the contrast in the background tones & the colors of the butterfly! #10518298Mary L. Olson January 16, 2013
Great composition and the quiet background colors really spotlight the butterfly. #10518350Joy Rector January 16, 2013
beautiful #10518460Chris Budny January 17, 2013
Thank you all very much! #10519667Kara L. Hendricks February 03, 2013
ohhhhh me likes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Love the dark tones!! #10552011
Chris Budny February 04, 2013
Thanks, Kara! I liked the darkening as well, to make the butterfly leap out. #10553020Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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