Canon 100-400L IS at 400mm. Mid afternoon, ISO 400, 1/400 @ f8, EC -1/3 (We are in a drought at the moment so this is an older image)"> Canon 100-400L IS at 400mm. Mid afternoon, ISO 400, 1/400 @ f8, EC -1/3 (We are in a drought at the moment so this is an older image)"/>

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Spring Break

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Spring Break

Uploaded: March 09, 2009 03:38:05

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When the Wildflowers and Butterflies start to appear and everything is "Thriving" - We then know that Mother Nature has brought Spring to us again! (D&M)

Canon 100-400L IS at 400mm. Mid afternoon, ISO 400, 1/400 @ f8, EC -1/3 (We are in a drought at the moment so this is an older image)

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 30D

Comments

Michael G. Marshall March 09, 2009

Terrific capture, Jeff! Wonderful detail, color and lighting! Michael #1095263

Alan L. Borror March 09, 2009

Fantastic MT entry, Jeff! Beautiful color and detail! #7261364

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict March 09, 2009

Lovely MT entry you have here, Jeff, we have the same Idea today!!!

Dominick #7261368

Tammy Scott March 09, 2009

Wow! You really got great color and clarity on this! #7261386

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe March 09, 2009

Double WoW! Stunning Jeff! Peace, karen #7261421

Mary L. Graham March 09, 2009

Oh Jeff this is Fantastic...Love the colors and detail!! =) #7261453

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe March 09, 2009

This is just wonderful, Jeff. To catch the two of these together is just great. Love it!!! #7261476

Colette M. Metcalf March 09, 2009

WONDERFUL capture!!!!! #7261509

Eric S. Rundle March 09, 2009

Superb straight on shot Jeff #7261575

Tiia Vissak March 09, 2009

a beautiful macro! #7261617

MELODIE C. ROBERTS March 09, 2009

Good Morning Jeff
WoW!!!!
Fantastic Colors!!
Excellent Entry for the Monthly Theme #7261621

Lynn M. Whitt March 09, 2009

Gorgeous colors, light, and details... #7261646

Jyri Vissak March 09, 2009

Beautiful composition and colours! Well done. #7261690

Jim Huffield March 09, 2009

Very nice work, Jeff. Jim #7261714

Janet McNeil level-classic March 09, 2009

Beautiful capture with perfect timing!!! #7261729

Douglas Pignet March 09, 2009

What a stunning capture here Jeff, great butterfly image,Doug #7261733

Kumiko Parkinson March 09, 2009

Very nice, eye-catching colors and composition, beautiful shot, Jeff! #7261753

Erin Appelbaum March 09, 2009

Awesome capture Jeff. Fantastic color and details. Peter #7261794

Ken Smith level-classic March 09, 2009

That's a kleidascope of colors. Perfect, Jeff! #7261861

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer March 09, 2009

WOWWOWWOW!!! Outstanding capture and dof, Jeff. Beautiful!!!!!!!!! Into my favs it goes. #7261906

Carol Sawyer March 09, 2009

Beautiful macro, details and colors, Jeff!! #7261907

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic March 09, 2009

In my faves as well! It's fantastic!! #7261922

Shirley Sicurello level-classic March 09, 2009

Looks like a mandala - well done, Jeff. #7261939

Ray Clarke March 09, 2009

Beautiful capture Jeff.!!!(R) #7261971

Vitor Dias March 09, 2009

You managed to capture a splendid macro shot - the green background adds a lot to the overall picture and the sharpness is excellent - well done Jeff.

rgds Vitor #7262070

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic March 09, 2009

Magnificent, Jeff!!! #7262085

Cathy Barrows March 09, 2009

gorgeous...great pov #7262268

Kathleen Rinker March 09, 2009

Fabulous image Jeff, wonderful color, detail, clarity and lighting!! #7262350

Sam Britt March 09, 2009

Very beautiful monthly theme, Jeff. #7262411

Tammy D. Ferren March 09, 2009

The different layers of colors you captured are gorgeous! What beautiful detail and composition! #7262426

Melissa G. Meiselman March 09, 2009

Magnificent capture of this butterfly and flower beautifully presented against the vivid green, Jeff!! #7262462

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic March 09, 2009

Really OUTSTANDING!!!
Amazing color and comp!
The details are beautiful!
Love it!
~lisa #7262480

Melissa Olsen March 09, 2009

This is spectacular!
Fabulous color and clarity...so very well done! #7262970

Stephen Zacker March 09, 2009

Stunning capture and macro. Pops off the screen #7263038

Nadya Johnson March 09, 2009

Jeff this is spectacular! Are you going to tell me you are seeing this already, where you live???? If so, I am really envious. Spring hasn't sprung here, yet ... LOL. This is gorgeous. Perfect color combo, and the details are superb! #7263076

Jessica Jenney March 09, 2009

Gorgeous color, details and presentation, Jeff! #7263083

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 09, 2009

What a beautiful capture, love the dof and great colors Jeff, hope we see this again

jo ann c. #7263128

Eugenio Diaz March 09, 2009

Wonderful colors and lighting. An excellent image, Outstanding work. #7263196

Guy D. Biechele level-classic March 09, 2009

Beautiful detail and color, Jeff! #7263334

Marcel J. Fernandez March 09, 2009

Great shot Jeff.......looks like a winner to me. #7263447

Mike Clime March 09, 2009

Beautiful full frame capture! #7263472

Aimee S. McMaster March 09, 2009

....wow what fine color, clarity & light Jeff.....come on spring...Aimee #7263491

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna March 09, 2009

Beautiful butterfly, Jeff!!!!!! I just poked my head outside and it is COLD!!!! 39 that isn't to bad but with the windchill it is 28 and very damp making it feel even colder!!!! We'll have to wait a couple of more months to get the nice spring weather!!!! :-) k #7263582

Linda D. Lester level-classic March 09, 2009

This is awesome....love it! #7263684

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic March 09, 2009

Fantastic image Jeff!,
Amalia #7263745

Summer A. Kozisek March 09, 2009

Fantastic macro Jeff, absolutely gorgeous!! #7263763

Renee Doyle March 09, 2009

This is aweseome Jeff!!!! Fantastic pov and detail! #7263831

Claudia Kuhn level-classic March 09, 2009

Glad you're having spring, we're so far from butterflies.. I'd love to see no more snow! Beautiful capture Jeff! #7263931

Stan Kwasniowski March 09, 2009

Jeff, excellent #7263971

Nancy (Peaches) Harker March 09, 2009

WOW Jeff, the clarity color are awsome, A beautiful capture and a winner for me! #7263984

Ken Jarvis March 09, 2009

Outstanding colours and detail, Jeff! #7264147

Tammy Espino March 09, 2009

Stunning capture! #7264294

Gord MacEachern March 09, 2009

Winner in every way Jeff! this image is awesome. Very well done. #7264413

March 09, 2009

An awesome capture!Beautiful comp.Jeff!! #7264484

Janet Daniel March 09, 2009

Sensational beauty, Jeff! #7264570

Michael Umbreit March 09, 2009

Jeff - Beautiful combination of colors! - Mike #7264777

Corinne M. Thompson March 09, 2009

Still waiting for nature to thrive around my part! Fabulous capture and theme entry! #7264830

David Phalen March 09, 2009

Spectacular colors and clarity!! Great for MT!! #7264905

Lynne Morris March 10, 2009

Wow this is a stunning capture Jeff, beautiful colours and details. #7265423

Evy Johansen level-classic March 10, 2009

Wow... Outstanding image, Jeff!! Wonderful details and very beautiful colors!! #7265477

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 10, 2009

Thanks Everyone Very Much!! Jeff #7265792

Anita Hogue March 10, 2009

WOW, I'm loving this capture, Jeff! #7266161

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic March 10, 2009

WOW! WOW! WOW! This is gorgeous Jeff! Just a color feast for the eyes! #7266365

Karen Bacon March 10, 2009

Absolute perfection Jeff! #7266479

Kimi A. Phillips March 10, 2009

GORGEOUS, Jeff!!:) I believe we FINALLY have some rain heading our way!!! #7266573

Max Aureli March 10, 2009

What a gorgeous capture!!! Great composition Jeff and the designs with colors are just fantastic!!! #7266793

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic March 10, 2009

Very Pretty, Jeff!! #7267095

Boyd L. Alexander March 10, 2009

Stunning image Jeff!! I love the subject, colors and composition..great job!! #7267510

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 10, 2009

Thank You!! Jeff #7268521

Murry Grigsby March 10, 2009

I love your title and top gun POV Jeff! The butterfly and flower really become one--what a cool shot!! #7268875

Gail Vitikacs level-classic March 10, 2009

Incredibly beautiful...this is over the top Jeff! #7269009

Nancy L. Green level-classic March 10, 2009

Oh my Gosh!!! Where do I start??? This is OUTSTANDING!!! <>< #7269228

Tommy E. Burgess March 10, 2009

Absolutely stunning Jeff!! #7269571

Alex T. Mizuno March 11, 2009

Symmetrical comp and stunning colors and comp--everything is perfect here Jeff! It's got winner written all over! #7269633

Brett Dolsen March 11, 2009

It is certainly outstanding Jeff!!Stunning all round!Brett #7270055

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 11, 2009

Thank You Very Much!! Jeff #7270259

Val Feldman level-deluxe March 11, 2009

This couldn't be improved one iota!! Fantastic macro capture - color and clarity is just outstanding!!! #7270665

Terri L. Scribner March 11, 2009

One word...WOW!! #7271006

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic March 11, 2009

Terrific find and capture....the riot of color against the green is amazing!

Usman. #7271308

Karen Slagle March 11, 2009

Excellent color and details, Jeff. We too are in a drought and the grassfires have started. #7271728

Pamela Shane March 11, 2009

Wow Jeff! The colors remind me of a rainbow. Fabulous detail, comp, colors,
& DoF. Really beautiful. #7272259

Carol L. Fowler March 11, 2009

Beautiful composition- the butterfly displayed itself nicely for you. #7273485

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 11, 2009

Thank You!! Jeff #7274009

A P March 11, 2009

DING DING DING We have a winner here and if we don't there is a problem. This is incredible Jeff. Just LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT Can you tell LOLOLOL

*Thanks for your comment and extra points for Phantom's capture today too :-) #7274523

ALLEN O. HOWARD March 12, 2009

Outstanding colors, details and capture, Jeff!!! #7275974

John Connolly March 12, 2009

What a beautiful image for the monthly theme, Jeff! This one has winner written all over it! #7276941

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 12, 2009

Thank You Ann, Allen and John!! Jeff #7277462

Lauren P. Krajenta March 12, 2009

Wow! Gorgeous bright vivid colors and clarity! The colors just capture you! #7278435

Milan Banik March 13, 2009

beautiful #7278916

Marijana Fajgl March 13, 2009

Jeff, this is so beautiful! I love it! #7281445

March 14, 2009

Outstanding Color, Clarity and Detail Sir.

FaveD!

E J #7285442

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 15, 2009

Thank You Lauren, Milan, Marijana and EJ! Jeff #7288100

Liz blahh March 15, 2009

Quite beautiful! #7289323

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 16, 2009

Thank You Liz! Jeff #7289904

Robert Baer March 16, 2009

Jeff
spectaucliar color. love it! #7290872

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 16, 2009

Thank You Justin! Jeff #7293200

Howard B. Cheek March 16, 2009

Outstanding eye candy Jeff, great work using the 100-400mm. Especially nice colors/BG.
Howard #7293424

Kristi A. Howson March 16, 2009

A very beautiful composition that is tact sharp all the way across. Beautiful quote as well. Nice work Jeff! #7293447

Susie Peek-Swint March 17, 2009

Beautiful butterfly with love colour and detail Jeff ~ great shot! #7296131

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 17, 2009

Thank You Howard, Kristi and Susie!! Jeff #7296812

Debra R. Harder March 18, 2009

WOW, Jeff! This is GORGEOUS! Outstanding lighting, details, composition, POV, DOF, colors, and of course, timing! BEAUTIFUL! Deb #7299089

Bill Houghton March 19, 2009

Jeff, this is a really beautiful shot. Great job shooting this one. Thanks for commenting on my duck. Have a great day. Bill #7302040

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 19, 2009

Thank You Deb and Bill! Jeff #7304129

Janet McNeil level-classic May 26, 2009

Congratulations!! #7559899

Aimee S. McMaster May 26, 2009

...so wonderful Jeff.warm congratulations...Aimee... #7560242

Jennifer L. Alder May 26, 2009

Fabulous colors and pov! Big congrats, Jeff, on an amazing finalist :) #7560437

Tiia Vissak May 26, 2009

Congratulations again! #7560439

A P May 26, 2009


Congratulations Jeff and I'm cheering for this outstanding capture to go...... ALL THE WAY!!! #7560639

Stefania Barbier level-classic May 26, 2009

huge congrats again Jeff!!! #7561242

Jeana Clark May 26, 2009


CONGRATULATIONS JEFF
Your Fabulous Finalist!!!
Best Of Luck In The Next Round!!!

~J~ #7561244

Kim Kleinschmidt May 26, 2009

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Jeff! best of luck next round! #7561481

Cindy Hamilton May 26, 2009

What a wonderful capture, and it's unusual, too!
Cindy #7561583

Gene Spears May 26, 2009

fantastic image - congratulations, Jeff! #7562251

Max Aureli May 26, 2009

Congratulations Jeff on this great Finalist!!!! :-))) #7562357

Renee Doyle May 26, 2009

Fantastic detail!! Congratulations once more Jeff!! #7562507

Ken Smith level-classic May 26, 2009

You nailed this one, Jeff. Congrats again...very well deserved! #7563162

Howard B. Cheek May 26, 2009

Congrats Jeff, I knew this one was special :) #7563260

Kelly S. Cavanaugh May 26, 2009

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Jeff! #7563629

Tammy Espino May 26, 2009

Congrats!!! :) #7563695

Eugenio Diaz May 26, 2009

Congratulations on your AMAZING Finalist…Well done, Jeff! #7564005

Tammy Scott May 27, 2009

Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist! #7564801

Janet Daniel May 27, 2009

Congratulations again, Jeff! #7566884

Marcel J. Fernandez May 27, 2009

Congratulations Jeff!!! #7566990

Kristi A. Howson May 27, 2009

Congratulations and best of luck in the next round Jeff. Stunning! #7567056

Shawn Jennings May 27, 2009

This is excellent, Jeff! Congratulations on your finalist! #7567104

Guy D. Biechele level-classic May 27, 2009

Congratulations on your finalist, Jeff! Fine image. #7567274

MELODIE C. ROBERTS May 27, 2009

Gorgeous Jeff
Congratulations on Your Finalist!! #7568306

Sam Britt May 27, 2009

Congratulations on this terrific finalist, Jeff! #7568423

Patricia Ronan May 27, 2009

Congrats again Jeff:) #7568599

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict May 27, 2009

This certainly has the wow factor, Jeff! Congratulations on your finalist and best wishes for the next round!

Debby #7568758

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer May 28, 2009

Big congrats on this beautiful finalist, Jeff. #7570077

Mary K. Robison May 28, 2009

Delightful mixture of colors, Jeff!Congratulations, and best of luck next level with this lovely finalist!
#7570334

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 28, 2009

Thanks Everyone Very Much!! Jeff #7570717

Diane E. Deming level-classic May 28, 2009

Jeff, Your colors and composition are outstanding. Should be a big winner.
Diane #7571344

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 28, 2009

Thank You Diane! Jeff #7573418

Cheryl E. Molennor May 28, 2009

I Love spring! Congratulations on this great finalist #7573682

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 29, 2009

Thank You Cheryl! Jeff #7576959

Colleen Farrell May 29, 2009

Still making my way through the finalists ... This is SENSATIONAL, Jeff! Big congrats! #7578155

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 31, 2009

Thank You Colleen! Jeff #7581193

Nick Lagos October 12, 2009

Great subject with perfect comp and color Jeff....congrats #8029944

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 12, 2009

Thank You Nick! Jeff #8031343

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