Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted November 17, 2014143 views10 comments
Another take on the Gulf Fritillary Butterfly from August of this year..
F/10, 1/400th, ISO 640, 1D M3, Sigma 150mm f/2.8 + 1.4x @ 11:01am & clear/sunny. Monopod.
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10 comments
Comment posted by John Tobias on November 17, 2014 at 11:12 AM
The colors and details are great. Great DOF, the tip of the antenna to the back wings are sharp. Maybe just a tad more space under the flower. Thanks for sharing.
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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on November 17, 2014 at 11:35 AM
WOW, this one is really stunning for overall detail and color, Howard. What a gorgeous take, eh?......Background area and DOF is perfect too. I could buy in on a bit more space below the flower, but easily changed with some more canvas and a CA with cleanup. Obviously not a deal breaker or nit, just a thought for another look see.
EXCELLENT.......
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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on November 17, 2014 at 2:42 PM
Beautiful butterfly on a beautiful perch. They both stand out nicely from the bg. I love the rich colors and details. Nice shot
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Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on November 17, 2014 at 8:03 PM
This has really beautiful lighting and color. The sharpness and detail are excellent. I agree with John and Paul that this would be even better with a little more space under the flower.
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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 17, 2014 at 8:52 PM
Excellent capture of a beautiful BF, Howard. Super sharp against the nice bg.
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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on November 18, 2014 at 9:15 AM
Thank y'all for your comments.
Plain to see my aim was slightly high.
Extending/cloning i.e. adding bottom proved to too difficult @ the base of the flower, such as it is.
"I could buy in on a bit more space below the flower, but easily changed with some more canvas and a CA with cleanup."
Easily changed? I've been saving images through cloning/adding canvas for quite awhile. Yes, it could be done here Paul.
But I have to weigh whether an image is worth the time & effort.. And my initial attempts proved unsatisfactory.
This was one in a series of snaps.
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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on November 18, 2014 at 6:04 PM
Hi Howard OK!! in a perfect world, the flower is a bit tight.. but time is valuable, and i agree the trouble was not worth it. but you did a darn good job [as usual] on the detail and color of the butterfly & flower
Albert Darmo
Canada
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 20, 2014 at 10:21 PM
What a fine look at the bf, Howard. The details in it's eye and wing are awesome plus you color coordinated it so well with your zinnia. Since some folks would like a bit more space at the bottom and you say it's a major challenge, I wonder if cropping the bottom 1/3 off the flower would make it look like a deliberate choice and put even more focus on the bf?
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Comment posted by Balan Vinod on November 23, 2014 at 12:03 PM
Its a treat with the details Howard ..no nits on this one
Balan Vinod
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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on November 24, 2014 at 9:41 AM
Hey Howard,
I like this one as is, the composition is well balanced with a great BG, outstanding detail and wonderful colors. The flower is just a perch in this image and has no relevance otherwise, more room at the bottom serves no purpose IMO.
Well done . . .
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10 commentsEXCELLENT.......
Plain to see my aim was slightly high.
Extending/cloning i.e. adding bottom proved to too difficult @ the base of the flower, such as it is.
"I could buy in on a bit more space below the flower, but easily changed with some more canvas and a CA with cleanup."
Easily changed? I've been saving images through cloning/adding canvas for quite awhile. Yes, it could be done here Paul.
But I have to weigh whether an image is worth the time & effort.. And my initial attempts proved unsatisfactory.
This was one in a series of snaps.
Albert Darmo
Canada
Balan Vinod
I like this one as is, the composition is well balanced with a great BG, outstanding detail and wonderful colors. The flower is just a perch in this image and has no relevance otherwise, more room at the bottom serves no purpose IMO.
Well done . . .