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Poised

© Jeff Robinson
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Poised

Uploaded: June 18, 2007 03:54:51

Description


This Hackberry Emperor Butterfly was enjoying these fresh flowers in our backyard!

Canon 100-400L IS at 400mm. ISO 250, late afternoon light, 1/320th @ f6.3, EC -1/3 (D&M)

Comments

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict June 18, 2007

What a beautiful image here Jeff...Dominick #675702

Colleen Braun June 18, 2007

beautiful... #4407652

Colette M. Metcalf June 18, 2007

This is beautiful, Jeff!!! #4407666

Julie Christiansen June 18, 2007

Looks to be on a beautiful butterfly bush too. Beautiful. #4407677

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe June 18, 2007

A beautiful capture Jeff ! #4407706

Lynne Morris June 18, 2007

Wow Jeff, this is beautiful, the colours and details are gorgeous! #4407730

Roger Bernabo June 18, 2007

SUPER sharp and great color!! #4407859

Anita Hogue June 18, 2007

Beautiful catch, Jeff! #4407862

Emily E. Bem June 18, 2007

OUTSTANDING comp and colour! SUPERB clarity! #4407863

Linda M. Walker June 18, 2007

Awesome shot,Jeff....I love the composition and the clarity is perfect! #4407890

Carol Sawyer June 18, 2007

Beautiful image, Jeff! #4407891

Carla Metzler June 18, 2007

This is really beautiful, Jeff! #4407926

Husain Akhtar June 18, 2007

Beautifully captured lovely scene, Jeff! Excellent composition and exposure! #4407938

Kishor Gumaste June 18, 2007

Wonderful Photo...Great Sharpness, Jeff! #4407940

Jack B. Young June 18, 2007

Great photo Jeff!! Wonderful color and clarity. #4408012

Glenn E. Urquhart June 18, 2007

Stunning Image, Jeff!!! Amazing clarity and detail, Brilliant color, Excellent lighting, contrast and dof, WELL Composed and quite Beautiful!!! VERY Well Done! Cheers, Glenn. #4408104

Ken Smith level-classic June 18, 2007

Very beautiful, Jeff. Framing is perfect! #4408125

Paul E. Earl June 18, 2007

Stunning, Jeff! #4408155

Walter Graziano June 18, 2007

Great composition, color and clarity Jeff! #4408169

Girish Vaghela level-classic June 18, 2007

Winner's capture, Jeff! #4408352

Jim Huffield June 18, 2007

OUTSTANDING!!!!! #4408378

Sam Britt June 18, 2007

Excellent detail, color, composition & DOF. Terrific capture. #4408460

cheryl m. phillips June 18, 2007

Yes, Yes...
All of the above!!
Wonderful job, Jeff!
~cheryl #4408471

Ray Clarke June 18, 2007

Wonderful image Jeff, love it!!!!(R) #4408485

Pamela Shane June 18, 2007

Glorious image with outstanding detail,
DoF, & colors Jeff. Has to be a winner!
:) #4408560

Autum Rhoades June 18, 2007

I think I'm running out of words to describe your photography! The vibrant color, the incredible clarity - everything about this is awesome! #4408577

Bill Houghton June 18, 2007

This is a beautiful shot Jeff. Just an outstanding job on this. Thanks so much for your comments. Bill #4408606

Holly Shao June 18, 2007

Excellent capture, Jeff! Very beautiful!

Holly #4408658

Murry Grigsby June 18, 2007

Great catch Jeff! Love the clarity and colors of your pleasing design!! #4408677

Gail Vitikacs level-classic June 18, 2007

OUTSTANDING clarity and colors Jeff! #4408762

Inge S. Lasmana June 18, 2007

Very beautiful colors and exposure, Jeff! love the composition as well! #4408840

Sherri Gorman June 18, 2007

Gorgeous!!! #4408886

Nancy L. Green level-classic June 18, 2007

Absolute perfection my friend!! this is OUTSTANDING!!! <>< #4408905

Su Sana E. P level-classic June 18, 2007

Wow!! Jeff, what a beautiful catch and capture!! I love the long curving horizontal elements which stress the relationship of the butterfly to the flowers. And the shallow dof is quite beautiful also. #4408908

Cheryl E. Molennor June 18, 2007

Great comp as well as awesome detail Jeff. SuSan said it all! #4409118

Aimee S. McMaster June 18, 2007

....this is awesome Jeff...wonderful butterfly bush...it really attracts them doesn't it?...excellent clarity, light and dof.....very well done...Aimee #4409124

Kathy Reeves June 18, 2007

Fantastic comp and colors Jeff!! This is beautiful!!! #4409168

Theresa Marie Jones level-deluxe June 18, 2007

Terrific capture Jeff! #4409374

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic June 18, 2007

Outstanding capture, colors and details, Jeff!! #4409407

Melissa G. Meiselman June 18, 2007

Very impressive capture of both the beautiful butterfly and the arched spray of flowers....both taken with great clarity, Jeff!! #4409443

Kate Jackson June 18, 2007

Absolutely beautiful Jeff! #4409758

Terry L. Ellis level-classic June 18, 2007

Absolutely gorgeous, Jeff! The light is perfect! Glorious! #4409818

Paul Michko June 18, 2007

Wonderful capture, Jeff. #4410059

Nadya Johnson June 18, 2007

This is gorgeous! Perfect light - perfect color - perfect focus! A beauty! #4410110

Erin Appelbaum June 18, 2007

This image is absolutely perfect. The comp, Clarity, exposure and color are astounding. Great work. Peter #4410165

Roxanne M. Bubar June 18, 2007

Outstanding clarity and gorgeous image. #4410253

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe June 18, 2007

Thanks Everyone very much for all of the great comments today on this image! I really apprecaite all of them! Jeff #4410359

Jane Holestine June 18, 2007

Beautiful image, Jeff. The detail and vibrant colors are stunning. #4410378

David Phalen June 18, 2007

Beautiful! Love the colors and clarity. #4410447

June 18, 2007

Very Beautiful #4410485

Steve M. Harrington June 18, 2007

Another fine image, Jeff. The background is really effective in highlighting the butterfly.
Steve #4410512

Dennis Flanagan level-classic June 18, 2007

Excellent shot Jeff. Especially the colors. #4410620

Kathleen K. Parker level-deluxe June 18, 2007

Spectacular image. Beautiful and clear as can be. Great job, Jeff!
KK #4410623

Lorraine A. Cook June 18, 2007

Beautiful composition and color, Jeff. I like that you shot the back of the butterfly, my friend#4410903

Dianna Hauf June 18, 2007

Wow...Jeff! What can I say that everyone else hasn't??? I ditto all that had been said and MORE! Incredibly beautiful and picture pefect in every way! #4410947

Evy Johansen level-classic June 18, 2007

So perfect! The clarity, colors, details and the composition!! wonderful image, Jeff! #4411015

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe June 19, 2007

Too cool Jeff! It is a stunning portrait of nature. So well composed. Peace, karen #4411323

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe June 19, 2007

Thank you all very much! Jeff #4411704

Ronald F. Fischer June 19, 2007

Fantastic capture, Jeff! The colors and detail are spectacular! #4411919

Sharon King June 19, 2007

Stunning capture Jeff!! #4412144

Kathy L. Clark June 19, 2007

Oh Jeff this is magnificent. The color, detail and DOF are perfect. Well done.

By the way in your bio you said "Crocs Rule", I'm sure this is a indication that you liked Steve Irwin. He is the first celebrity I ever cried over when he died. His zest for life and love of nature made me say "Crocs Rule" too. He was the real deal and I'm glad for the oportunity to remember him by your quote. #4412517

Stephanie Laird level-classic June 19, 2007

Oh my Jeff this is lovely! #4413159

Dan Holm June 19, 2007

WOW!!! Gorgeous with a capital "G", Jeff! #4413615

April Riggs June 19, 2007

Another WOW! This is fantastic, Love it! #4413940

Debra R. Harder June 19, 2007

Wow Jeff! An absolutely AMAZING photo! Wonderful work!

Deb #4414107

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe June 19, 2007

Thank You All very much!! Yes Kathy I admire Steve Irwin and the respect that he had for all animals very much! Jeff #4414130

Mitch Spence level-classic June 19, 2007

I am consistently amazed, Jeff, by the extraordinary clarity of your butterflies, and this, of course, is no exception. I know hackberry trees, and I'm thinking perhaps this butterfly is named after them? #4414209

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic June 19, 2007

This image is so beautiful Jeff!,
Amalia #4414298

Peggy J. Maguire June 19, 2007

The clarity,colors And the lighting are simply Awesome Jeff..... #4414411

Lindley Johnson level-classic June 19, 2007

Awesome capture, Jeff! Excellent colors, details, and composition. #4414468

Karen L. Sorbello June 19, 2007

Beautiful comp and wonderful colors, very complimentary!
-Karen #4414493

Derek D. Dafoe June 20, 2007

Very nice work Jeff!! Very sharp and I like the BG!! #4415169

Mary K. Robison June 20, 2007

Wonderful clarity and colors, Jeff! #4415238

William Johnson June 20, 2007

Spectacular capture in every way Jeff. Im sure we'll see this one again. Bill J. #4415578

Graeme yew Chow June 20, 2007

Very nice composed shot ! Jeff. #4415770

Chastity Abbott June 20, 2007

Gorgeous clarity!!!! Love all the wonderful colors and dof....it rocks!!! #4416196

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe June 20, 2007

Thanks Everyone!! Jeff #4417197

Melissa A. Mannon June 20, 2007

beautiful detail and comp! #4417881

Nancy (Peaches) Harker June 21, 2007

WOW, what can I say that everyone has not already.
Absolutly stunning and beautiful. The colors, detail are awsome. Another winner Jeff! #4420991

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe June 21, 2007

Thank You Melissa and Peaches! Jeff #4421370

Judyann Plante June 22, 2007

Fantastic color and detail, and composition! Excellent work, Jeff!

Judyann <>< #4423423

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe June 22, 2007

Thank You Judyann! Jeff #4425079

Susie Peek-Swint June 22, 2007

Beautiful capture Jeff ~ lovely colours and detail with perfect dof! #4425326

RC Fritz June 22, 2007

THE COLORS AND DETAIL ARE TERRIFIC! #4425490

Tamera S. Phillips June 22, 2007

A wow picture! Has to be a winner. Just beautiful. #4426266

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe June 24, 2007

Thank You very much! Jeff #4432276

Raymond Pauly June 24, 2007

Beautiful composition, lighting and detail, Jeff! Great open-wings pose, too! #4432851

Michael Khoury June 25, 2007

gorgeous presentation Jeff !
m #4433565

Tonya R. Boles June 25, 2007

Wonderful shot. #4435327

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe June 25, 2007

Thank You Raymond, Michael and Tonya! Jeff #4436075

ALLEN O. HOWARD June 25, 2007

A wonderful capture! The flower and butterfly are brilliant and detailed! The focus is excellent!, Allen #4436793

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe June 26, 2007

Thank You Allen! Jeff #4440734

Eva Blixman June 28, 2007

Great!! Very nice image Jeff! :o)) #4452062

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe June 28, 2007

Thank You very much Evy! Jeff #4454096

Marie Fields July 05, 2007

Gorgeous image, Jeff! :) #4477113

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 06, 2007

Thank You Marie! Jeff #4479601

Graeme yew Chow July 24, 2007

Full deserved finalists, Jeff. #4551337

Jill Flynn July 24, 2007

Stunning and beautiful Jeff! Congratulations on your finalist! #4551587

Mike D. Perez level-deluxe July 24, 2007

Congratulations on this great Finalist, Jeff! Beautiful colors and clarity! #4551640

Barbara Waldoch July 24, 2007

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Jeff! #4551680

Tamera S. Phillips July 24, 2007

Congratulations on this well deserved finalist! #4551786

Raymond Pauly July 24, 2007

Beautiful finalist, Jeff! Congratulations! #4552031

Colleen Farrell July 24, 2007

This is sensational in every way, Jeff--detail, color, lighting, composition ... etc, etc! Big congratulations on this finalist! #4552367

Evy Johansen level-classic July 24, 2007

So well deserved! Many congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Jeff! #4552420

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe July 25, 2007

I am very pleased for you Jeff. This piece really deserves the recognition. Peace, karen #4552741

Arlene Krassner July 25, 2007

Awesome image Jeff. Congratulations. #4552919

Karen L. Sorbello July 25, 2007

Congrats Jeff... I knew this one was a winner!
-Karen #4552991

Husain Akhtar July 25, 2007

Big congratulations my friend! #4553149

Mary Timman July 25, 2007

Beautiful. Congratulations and good luck Jeff! #4553408

Hendrik Storme July 25, 2007

Congratulations on your fantastic finalist! #4553534

Marijana Fajgl July 25, 2007

What a wonderful image Jeff! Congratulations! #4553555

Judyann Plante July 25, 2007

Jeff, Congratulations on this outstanding finalist!

JUdyann <>< #4553673

Regina L. Rickert July 25, 2007

Amazing clarity on this stunning finalist, Jeff! Congratulations! #4554052

Sam Britt July 25, 2007

Congratulations, Jeff! #4554178

Amy JACKSON July 25, 2007

Beautiful image! Congratulations, Jeff!! #4554258

Karen Slagle July 25, 2007

Congrats Jeff. #4554353

Jenny Bosmans July 25, 2007

Congratulations on this fantastic finalist, Jeff! :) #4554597

Glenn E. Urquhart July 25, 2007

A Very Big Congratulations on your award, Jeff!!! Well Deserved! Cheers, Glenn. #4554959

Mitch Spence level-classic July 25, 2007

Congrats, Jeff, on this lovely shot. #4554970

Shawn Jennings July 25, 2007

This is beautiful, Jeff! Congratulations on your finalist! #4555217

Gail Vitikacs level-classic July 25, 2007

BIG Congratulations Jeff!!! #4555338

Sherri Gorman July 25, 2007

Congratulations on your gorgeous finalist!!! #4555483

Anita Hogue July 25, 2007

Congratulations Jeff! #4555521

Terry L. Ellis level-classic July 25, 2007

A gorgeous finalist, Jeff! Congratulations! #4555815

Tarun Bose July 25, 2007

Big congrats Jeff, for your outstanding finalist. A sure winner. #4556017

Connie J. Bagot July 25, 2007

Great design, beautiful colors, wonderful clarity. Congratulations Jeff! #4556326

Datha Y. Thompson July 25, 2007

Congratulations on your Beautiful Finalist Jeff!!! WTG :0) #4556568

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic July 25, 2007

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist. Good luck in the next round. #4556665

Sylvia Rossler July 25, 2007

Big congrats on this wonderful finalist Jeff :O) #4556972

Laurie Daily level-deluxe July 25, 2007

Congratulations, Jeff...this is a beauty! #4557260

Erin Appelbaum July 25, 2007

I knew this would make it. Congrats. Peter #4558235

Jeana Clark July 25, 2007

I cannot belive I missed this one Jeff!!!

WELL DESERVED FINALIST!!!

~Jeana~ #4558245

Cheryl E. Molennor July 25, 2007

Awesome Jeff! Congratulations #4558489

Renee Doyle July 25, 2007

Big congratulations on this absolutely beautiful finalist Jeff!
#4558573

Ken Smith level-classic July 25, 2007

Excellent shot, Jeff! Congratulations!! #4558940

Joannie Bertucci level-classic July 26, 2007

Gorgeous and congratulations! #4560153

Susan Candelario July 26, 2007

Congrats on this AWESOME Finalist!!! #4560881

Derek D. Dafoe July 26, 2007

Congrats on your Great Finalist!! #4560981

Carla Metzler July 26, 2007

Congratulations, Jeff! Great image! #4561678

Nobu Nagase July 26, 2007


Congratulations on this beauty! #4562236

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 26, 2007

Thanks Everyone very much for all of your great comments on this Finalist image! Jeff #4564678

Kristi A. Howson July 26, 2007

What a beauty Jeff. Perfect in every way. Love your composition here. Congratulations!!! #4565283

Emile Abbott level-deluxe July 27, 2007

This is an amazing balanced capture done to perfection. Congratulation on well deserved finalist, Jeff. #4567345

Carol Teal July 27, 2007

Excellent comp, colors and detail! Congrats on this lovely finalist Jeff! #4569206

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 29, 2007

Thank you Kristi, Emile and Carol! Jeff #4574186

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 02, 2007

Artistic and beautiful finalist Jeff, congratulations! #4592611

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 02, 2007

Thanks very much Donna! Jeff #4592832

Ken Jarvis August 27, 2007

Congratulations Jeff! #4706570

Raymond Pauly August 27, 2007

Big congrats on your finalists, Jeff! #4709337

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 28, 2007

Thank You Ken and Raymond! Jeff #4713696

Robert Baer October 08, 2008

jeff
what a beautiful image. congrats on this! #6569396

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 08, 2008

Thank You Justin! Jeff #6571437

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