Uploaded: June 29, 2012 03:21:12
A Hackberry Emperor Butterfly enjoys the fallen peaches from our tree in the backyard - The Bunny Rabbits start to eat the peaches and then the butterflies come in and drink the nectar - Nature is amazing to watch!
Canon 100-400L IS at 400mm. ISO 400, Early-Evening, 1/1,000 @ f7.1, EC 0 Adjustments with PSE9 and Topaz HDR (CA)
Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D
R. J. Laudenbacher
June 29, 2012
Tammy M. Anderson
June 29, 2012
Tiia Vissak June 29, 2012
a beautiful close-up! #10205607Jyri Vissak June 29, 2012
I agree with my daughter. Well seen and presented! #10205639Mary K. Robison June 29, 2012
I see why its name includes Emperor, Jeff. What a regal little butterfly --- its patterns and colors are really lovely.The colors throughout this capture are a feast for the eyes.
Ann Coates
June 29, 2012
Julie Burnett June 29, 2012
LOVE your pov, and the colors and details are exceptional, excellent capture, Jeff!! #10205699Robert R. Goodman June 29, 2012
Hi Jeff,So good to see you back my friend.Stunning capture!!!! #10205715Lynn M. Whitt June 29, 2012
Beautiful colors and details. #10205716Danny B. Head June 29, 2012
Cool capture! #10205768Monnie Ryan June 29, 2012
Terrific capture, Jeff - and great to see you back! #10205805
Amanda J. Tanner
June 29, 2012
Gail Vitikacs
June 29, 2012
Mary Beth Aiello
June 29, 2012
Michelle Alton June 29, 2012
Wonderful, Jeff. Suddenly in our neighborhood, there is a small invasion of Red Admiral butterflies. One landed on my shirt! Boy, was I surprised! #10205887
Claudia Kuhn
June 29, 2012
Debbie Bray June 29, 2012
That is one beautiful butterfly, Jeff!! Love the comp, with the colourful peach, but the butterfly takes the cake! #10205929
Val Feldman
June 29, 2012
Rony Sagy June 29, 2012
What a wonderful crisp colorful capture, Jeff. Welcome back. We missed you. #10206052
Bojan Bencic
June 29, 2012
Patrick Rouzes
June 29, 2012
Rona L. Schwarz June 29, 2012
Welcome back, Jeff! We've missed you! What a natural beauty this is - love the comp, DOF, stunning colors, detail and clarity. #10206143Mike Clime June 29, 2012
Excellent capture, colors and details, Jeff! You're right about them being sweeeet! #10206202Tammy Espino June 29, 2012
YOu never take a bad photo :) Excellent! #10206242Ellen Hodges June 29, 2012
Super WOW colors and awesome detail and pov, Jeff!! #10206281Phillip R. Connolly June 29, 2012
An excellent capture, Jeff! These guys don't hang around long for you to take the photo! Well done!Phil #10206398
Jill Odice
June 29, 2012
John Connolly June 29, 2012
Nice work here Jeff! The color and detail are superb!
Terry Cervi
June 29, 2012
Martha R. Mazon
June 29, 2012
Thomas E. Hinds June 29, 2012
Incredible capture, Jeff! Love the color and comp! Remarkable detail as well! Great to see you posting again! Love this image! #10206646Carol L. Fowler June 29, 2012
Beautiful colors. Hope you get plenty of peaches for yourself. #10206652
Carol Quina
June 29, 2012
Heather Loewenhardt
June 29, 2012
Barbara Waldoch June 29, 2012
Beautiful capture, Jeff! #10206841Daniella Puente June 29, 2012
AMAZING details Jeff, great capture! #10206929
Robert K. Bemus
June 29, 2012
Jeff Robinson
June 30, 2012
Boyd L. Alexander June 30, 2012
This is an exceptional macro Jeff! Love the comp and details. That lens really rocks! #10207327Nadine A. Lewis June 30, 2012
GREAT lighting, detail, and capture, Jeff!!! LOVE the title!!!! <>< #10207428Stephen Zacker June 30, 2012
Terrific perspective and capture #10207472Katherine Kuhn June 30, 2012
Exquisite detail on this beautiful butterfly, Jeff. Wonderful symbiosis between rabbits & butterflies!
Nancy L. Green
June 30, 2012
Emile Abbott
June 30, 2012
Marijana Fajgl June 30, 2012
Glad to see you back, Jeff! Amazing capture! #10207761
Jeff Robinson
July 01, 2012
Mike F. Anderson July 01, 2012
The color combinations are a feast for the eyes, Jeff. Beautiful composition in all ways! #10209280Liz blahh July 01, 2012
Nature is amazing and you have captured it beautifully! #10209970
Jeff Robinson
July 02, 2012
Jean-Pierre Ducondi July 03, 2012
Nature at its best. Great capture and details. Well done Jeff.
Mitch Spence
July 03, 2012
Jeff Robinson
July 04, 2012
Jennifer L. Alder July 05, 2012
Beautiful capture, Jeff. Nice exposure and colour. #10214774
Jeff Robinson
July 05, 2012
Patricia White July 08, 2012
You just have some wonderful nature in your backyard. Love your closeness to this as well. Great detail and beauty. #10220064
Jeff Robinson
July 09, 2012
Marilyn K. Lincecum
July 10, 2012
Jeff Robinson
July 10, 2012
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