A Nose for Orchids

Uploaded: October 06, 2014 | Entered: January 08, 2015 06:16:42

Description


Found this American Snout butterfly perched on one of my outside dendrobium orchids. Resub 01/15

D&M

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 160, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 150.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

Colette M. Metcalf October 06, 2014

Absolutely wonderful capture, Val!!! #1589895

Anita Hogue October 06, 2014

WOWSA, this is sooooooo gorgeous, Val! #11153292

Kathy Salerni level-classic October 06, 2014

Wow, this is a different looking moth, Val! Gorgeous color, focus and comp! #11153348

Bill Whala October 06, 2014

So very pretty, Val!! Great detail in this very interesting looking butterfly and wonderful color throughout. #11153355

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe October 06, 2014

Amazing details and capture as always, Val. #11153371

Michelle Alton October 06, 2014

Your photos can always be expected to be works of brilliant art! This one fulfilled expectations, as always. #11153413

Gord MacEachern October 06, 2014

Agree with Michelle 101% Val, stunning as usual!! #11153474

Terry Cervi level-deluxe October 06, 2014

What a stunning shot, Ms.V! I've never seen a butterfly like this. You have outdone yourself again!! #11153522

Robert R. Goodman October 06, 2014

Hi Valarie,WOW!That is some macro my friend.We have these little little guy everywhere out here.I hope all is well. #11153536

Julianne Bradford October 06, 2014

Wow such wonderful detail on this little guy..he sure has a nose for beauty! #11153555

Sheri Whala October 06, 2014

What a cool butterfly! Wonderful all the way around! #11153613

Nadia Paul October 06, 2014

Wonderful details and beautiful DOF and colours my friend - perfection and a fave! #11153622

Carol Quina level-classic October 06, 2014

Beautiful colors & details. #11153667

Mary K. Robison October 07, 2014

Outstanding clarity and selective focus, Val! Love the pastel floral colors and the texture of the butterfly's wings. #11153733

Douglas Pignet October 07, 2014

beautiful capture #11153756

Monnie Ryan October 07, 2014

Gorgeous, Val! #11153903

Don Christiana October 07, 2014

Truly a unique butterfly Val. New one for me. Outstanding job in capturing this unusual creature. The details and colors are fantastic. Favorite for me. #11153938

Marijana Fajgl October 07, 2014

I love the pink and green tenderness souranding this beautiful butterfly. A favorite. #11154048

John Connolly October 07, 2014

Marvelous color and great detail Val! Your selective focus is spot on! #11154056

Emile Abbott level-deluxe October 08, 2014

Stunning macro capture, Val #11154527

Dayna Cain level-classic October 09, 2014

Your work is always amazing. ALWAYS! #11154832

Liz blahh October 10, 2014

Fantastic capture, love the colors! #11155558

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict October 12, 2014

Gorgeous image, Val, and the little butterfly is a delightful surprise! Love the colors, simplicity, and your use of selective focus! #11157421

Carol L. Fowler October 13, 2014

Gorgeous shot! #11158066

Patrick Rouzes level-classic October 14, 2014

Amazing tones, textures, detail, clarity & focus, Val. Looks like a winner to me, my friend.
#11158979

Debbie Bray October 17, 2014

Would his name be Pinocchio?? LOL! What a little beauty, Miss Val, looks like he's a real story teller, love the sharpness of your image, once again!! #11160849

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe October 19, 2014

Wow, the colors and detail are amazing Val! #11162392

Val Feldman level-deluxe October 22, 2014

Thanks everyone - always appreciated! #11165322

Teresa Burnett level-classic November 11, 2014

Fascinating fellow, Val!! Love the capture!! Super comp, light, color and detail!! #11183603

John Benway December 10, 2014

Amazing color and detail Val, beautiful in every way. #11204271

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict December 13, 2014

Love it!!! #11205683

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe January 31, 2015

Wonderful finalist. Congrats! #11235706

Marijana Fajgl January 31, 2015

Big congratulations on one more finalist, Val! #11235730

Peggy Pfister level-classic January 31, 2015

This is just perfection ... congrats on your finalist, Val! #11235740

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict January 31, 2015

Congrats on your gorgeous finalist, Val! Love the way one's eye travels to the butterfly! #11236059

Carol Eade level-addict January 31, 2015

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Val! #11236114

Carol L. Fowler January 31, 2015

Beautiful colors! Congrats! #11236223

Natasha Pliss level-deluxe January 31, 2015

I do not know how I missed this beauty, Val. It's exquisite. Outstanding colors, details and dof. Congrats and best of luck! #11236382

Patrick Rouzes level-classic January 31, 2015

CONGRATS on this amazing finalist, Val.
#11236432

Don Christiana February 01, 2015

Congrats Val on your Beautiful Finalist. Great job. #11237104

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic February 01, 2015

Wonderful colour and exquisite detail. Congrats on your finalist. #11237708

Robert R. Goodman February 02, 2015

Hi Valarie,Beautiful finalist my friend.Congratulations,Not much time for me to shoot.Been putting in quite hours at work! #11238353

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