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Butterfly in the Sky
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Butterfly in the Sky

by Andrey Antov

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 7, 2014366 views11 comments
Nikon D7000, wide angle, C-PL filter, handheld.

Thank you for your comments.
Andrey

Comments

11 comments
Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on July 7, 2014 at 8:26 PM
Andrey,

This is a very clever shot--I have seen tree canopies shot this way. I would try to pull some some additional light in your processing in order to bring out the green stems. I like the butterfly--a nice ant's eye view........................................................Jim
Registered on January 17, 2004, 705 Posts, 3594 Comments
Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on July 7, 2014 at 8:39 PM
Very creative comp, Andrey. I like the point - counterpoint relationship between the butterfly and the sun. The backlit flowers also add to this image. It might be easy to clone out some of the flare as the blue sky is fairly even toned. Very well executed overall. :toast:
Registered on May 28, 2004, 114 Posts, 2890 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Reid on July 8, 2014 at 10:13 AM
A very creative POV and comp Andrey and the butterfly adds a lot to the scene. Very nice.
Registered on January 27, 2013, 65 Posts, 2460 Comments
Comment posted by Joel Hazelton on July 8, 2014 at 12:22 PM
Very creative, I love this! Nice capture with the butterfly. This is like a breath of fresh air next to all the more classic compositions.
Registered on August 6, 2008, 194 Posts, 1315 Comments
Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 8, 2014 at 7:36 PM
Andrey, A very cool shot and the butterfly really makes it work! :smile:

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI
Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
Comment posted by gary phillips on July 8, 2014 at 9:07 PM
Andrey, this is excellent. I agree with Brian, that the sun flares could go away. It would make a really good shot even better.
Registered on October 24, 2013, 185 Posts, 4136 Comments
Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on July 8, 2014 at 11:18 PM
Fresh, interesting, and charming. I really like this
Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments
Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on July 9, 2014 at 2:41 PM
Just great shot! Creative, unique. Great to catch the butterfly in a perfect spot in the comp. I think a little more processing, as mentioned, would rocket this image w-a-y over the top.
Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments
Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on July 9, 2014 at 5:08 PM
Just a cool, whimsical image Andrey! I love it for just those very reasons!
Registered on November 24, 2008, 304 Posts, 3211 Comments
Comment posted by Julia Flanagan on July 9, 2014 at 7:01 PM
Very interesting and different! I like it! I'm trying to imagine someones head and camera together being small enough to get below daisies to get this view. The perspective is great. I kinda think I hear each daisy calling out to the butterfly, "pick me, pick me!". I like the main sun flare, but there are several secondary light aberations that seem a little distracting, like the parallel ones just right of and below center.
Registered on November 13, 2003, 59 Posts, 986 Comments
Comment posted by Ester van Dam on July 12, 2014 at 5:04 AM
Super, great POV and you even got the butterfly, It all comes together love this! :smile:
Registered on August 30, 2011, 50 Posts, 103 Comments