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Cabbage White on pink
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Cabbage White on pink

by Carolyn Derstine

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted February 17, 2013104 views6 comments
A classic shot of a Cabbage White butterfly on a pink Butterfly Bush flower. They are frequent visitors to my gardens.

Canon Rebel T1i. 180mm macro lens. F/5 at 1/100 sec. ISO 200. Tripod mounted, natural lighting.

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by Ian Hutchinson on February 17, 2013 at 12:18 PM
Hi Carolyn, a really nice shot, plenty of detail in the BF and the BG is nicely OOF.
:toast: :toast: :toast:

Ian
Registered on September 8, 2012, 9 Posts, 38 Comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on February 17, 2013 at 8:31 PM
Beautiful capture with striking colors, Carolyn. :toast:
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Jess Williams on February 18, 2013 at 12:55 PM
The cabbage is one of my favorites and you've done a great job here. Love the mix of colors with the deep green background and bright pink flowers.
Registered on February 15, 2013, 17 Posts, 53 Comments
Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on February 18, 2013 at 4:01 PM
Beautiful colors and nice detail in the butterfly. Great oof bg. Very nicely done, Carolyn!
Registered on January 14, 2009, 316 Posts, 2724 Comments
Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on February 18, 2013 at 5:19 PM
Really nice, Carolyn. Wonderful colours.

D&L
Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 18, 2013 at 10:21 PM
Hi Carolyn :wavey: Perfectly composed with stunning color :cool: :jump:
Albert Darmo
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments