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On the Other Hand
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On the Other Hand

by Bill Fach

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted October 31, 2016235 views4 comments
Sony A77II
Sony SAL 70-400G @ 400mm, 12mm XT
ISO 800, 1/1000 @ f8

I find it hard to decide which side of the wing on gulf fritillaries is the most attractive so here is the reverse as well. Same guy as yesterday only a different angle. All comments welcome.>=))> 

Comments

4 comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 1, 2016 at 7:54 AM
Another beauty, Bill.  I love the color match between the bf and the flower.  The details, sharpness, and brightness of the bf as well as it's perch are excellent.  I like this view because of the extra sense of action and the ability to see the bf's eye in detail.
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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 1, 2016 at 7:17 PM
Very nice, Bill. Excellent detail in the torso, head and eye, and a nice view of the BF doing its thing. However, I won't help matters as far as which is the better image because, while I like both images, I prefer the first for its simpler look and great view of the wings. 
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Comment posted by Yun Gao on November 2, 2016 at 12:06 AM
Bill, Both sides of its wings are beautiful for me. I like the glow in the wing and the floral setting. I prefer this one to the first image for the behavior and dynamism.
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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on November 2, 2016 at 8:59 PM
Now stop that! I don't have an image to compete!sad I like both your images.devil
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