Holding On

Uploaded: November 13, 2014 | Entered: January 15, 2015 09:27:35

Description

Texture work and Nik Filters applied


From my archives, a rework and resub. A couple of years ago on a cold, windy but sunny day, I found a few buckeye butterflies in a field - holding onto the delicate stems of weeds, turned towards the sun with wings outstretched to catch the warming rays. Truly one of those “nature delight” moments that you run across every so often that makes you glad you had a camera and could record the moment.

Cold here in Central TX!

Resub into Animals 01/15

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 125, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

Jane E. Bentz level-deluxe November 13, 2014

Beautiful, Val! I love the tones and the effects that make it look so ethereal! #1595131

John Benway November 13, 2014

Absolutely beautiful Val, the detail in the butterfly is amazing, love the subtle colors. Gorgeous work.
John #11185277

Leslie McLain level-classic November 13, 2014

Stunning capture, Val. #11185283

John Connolly November 13, 2014

An awesome image Val! What a fantastic presentation! #11185293

Kathy Shogren November 13, 2014

Ahhh, this is so lovely Val. So pretty. #11185326

Colette M. Metcalf November 13, 2014

Wow! Can't get and better than this!! Simply beautiful, Val!!!!! #11185350

Kathy Salerni level-classic November 13, 2014 1

Gorgeous work on this, Val! The butterfly details are stunning and with the softness of the wheat colored stems makes it look like a beautiful painting! #11185352

Emile Abbott level-deluxe November 13, 2014

Magic. Outstanding find and tones Val. Stay warm. #11185398

Joannie Bertucci level-classic November 13, 2014

A stunning Texas visual Val! Magic on the wing! #11185415

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 13, 2014

Gorgeous capture. Love the tones, comp. and treatment. A winner. #11185441

Anita Hogue November 13, 2014

Love the tones, Val! A stunning capture! #11185463

Jeff Sielski November 13, 2014

Stunning Val!!! #11185490

Mitch Spence level-classic November 13, 2014

That is just a delight, Val. #11185527

David Phalen November 13, 2014

A beautiful piece of art!! Barley broke freezing in Columbus. Snow in Lake County east of Cleveland.:( #11185545

Gord MacEachern November 13, 2014

Your photography just never ceases to amaze me Val, Wow!!! I couldn't even think of a good enough adjective to describe this image, so many have been used and they are all perfect. It is indeed a work of art, worthy of gracing front covers of any nature magazine!!!! #11185568

Julianne Bradford November 13, 2014

Oh so-o lovely Val! Delicate and beautiful! #11185581

Terry Cervi level-deluxe November 13, 2014

The detail is wonderful and I love your treatment, Ms.V!! Stunning work, my friend! #11185652

Bojan Bencic level-classic November 14, 2014

Love this one, Val. Fantastic details on the butterfly with that high key background. #11185797

Karen Bacon November 14, 2014

Absolutely stunning! We had our first snowfall last night. #11185936

Marijana Fajgl November 14, 2014

This is so beautiful, Val, tender and still lively. Love it. #11186059

Bill Whala November 14, 2014

Absolutely incredible image, Val!! I love everything about this. #11186162

Nadia Paul November 14, 2014

Well it may be cold in TX but this image just sings of summer! Gorgeous treatment and capture my friend! #11186244

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 14, 2014

I understand those moments you are talking about, Val. Love the detail, soft tones & treatment, my friend.
#11186271

Dayna Cain level-classic November 15, 2014

You have outdone yourself Val. This is AMAZING! #11186665

Robert R. Goodman November 15, 2014

Hi Valarie,Beautiful DD work my friend.Sure wish I had more time to shoot.I've been very busy at work!!! #11186950

Anita Bower November 16, 2014

Excellent! I love how the colors are the same, but in different tones, throughout; the curving stem against the vertical ones; the perfect beauty of the butterfly. #11187398

Eivor Kuchta November 17, 2014

So pretty, Val! Great find and wonderful treatment! #11190250

Don Christiana December 09, 2014

Exquisite artistic image. Val, you always amaze me with your inspiring work. This has winner written all over it.... A favorite for me. #11203868

Liz blahh February 28, 2015

Beautiful, Val, congrats on your finalist! #11255637

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic February 28, 2015

This is artistically beautiful Val. Congrats on your finalist award. #11256053

Marijana Fajgl February 28, 2015

Huge congratulations, Val! #11256145

Robert R. Goodman March 02, 2015

Hi Valarie,Congratulations my friend! #11257963

Emile Abbott level-deluxe March 02, 2015

Awesome Val and congrats again, great finalist. #11258274

Irene Colling level-classic March 02, 2015

Love the soft simplified detail Val. A fave for me. Congratulations on your fine Finalist photo. #11258495

Nadia Paul March 02, 2015

Love this - congrats on your beautiful finalist Val! #11258599

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