Mirrored

Uploaded: March 05, 2008

Description

~•~♥~•~
I couldn't help but notice the way that this butterfly was somewhat camouflaged.
Her colorful lower wings mirrored the flowers below.
Captured at the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.

Nikkor 105mm VR macro.
Handheld. ISO 500. 1/250th. f9. EV+1.
*flood effect added*

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/2000 seconds, Flash: fired, auto mode, return light detected, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Shannon D. Miller March 05, 2008

WOW! Another GORGEOUS capture! I can't get over the MAGNIFICENT colors of this beautiful butterfly. Love the effects, amazing detail and lighting! Shannon~ #869928

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict March 05, 2008

Beautiful image here, Lisa.


Dominick #5594681

Kathy L. Clark March 05, 2008

Lisa this is fabulous. What wonderful color and effects. I have never seen one of these butterflies before and he is stunning. #5594746

Anita Hogue March 05, 2008

So very lovely, Lisa! #5594802

Lynne Morris March 05, 2008

This is a beautiful capture Lisa, great colours and use of flood filter! #5594871

Sharon King March 05, 2008

This is a perfect image to use the flood filter! Terrific work, Beautiful capture! I love going to that butterfly garden, I could stay there all day! #5594919

Jim Huffield March 05, 2008

Awesome work, Lisa. Jim #5594994

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic March 05, 2008

Thank you, Shannon, Dominick, Kathy, Anita, Lynne, Sharon, and Jim! I really appreciate your uplifting comments this morning!
~•♥•~ Lisa #5595123

frank w. degenhardt March 05, 2008

Lisa- Spectacular work and find. Love the flooded effect. The colors are so brilliant. Details fabulous. The reflection is an added sweet addition.
Everything done so well.
Have a most wonderful day, take care, be safe. #5595135

Tammy Espino March 05, 2008

Wow, I love your butterflies as much as your zoo photo,well I love all your photo's! Great capture of a beauty :) #5595173

Lisa R. Buffington level-deluxe March 05, 2008

Beautiful capture Lisa! The colors are beautiful and great effects. #5595439

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic March 05, 2008

So glad you stopped by, Frank, Tammy, and Lisa! Thanks for your wonderful words!
~♥~Lisa #5595505

Joy Rector March 05, 2008

awesome #5595720

Dr. Harmeet Singh March 05, 2008

Beautiful.. #5595855

Kimi A. Phillips March 05, 2008

Super pretty, Lisa! #5595913

Bill Knaps March 05, 2008

This is so beautiful Lisa. Bill #5596126

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 05, 2008

Nice composition and use of flood Lisa! #5596137

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett March 05, 2008

WOW, Lisa ... Really love these colors and wonderful reflections ....... #5596757

Tiia Vissak March 05, 2008

a great image! #5597010

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic March 05, 2008

Thank you, Joy, Harmeet, Kimi, Bill, Donna, Steve, and Tiia, for such lovely comments!
~•~Lisa #5597039

Nancy (Peaches) Harker March 05, 2008

Awsome capture Lisa!!! #5597564

Stefania Barbier level-classic March 05, 2008

fantastic! #5599045

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic March 06, 2008

Thank you, Nancy and Stefania!
~♥~Lisa #5604245

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