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Reproductive Itch

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted June 13, 2017208 views11 comments

Sony A700
Minolta 200mm macro
ISO 800, 1/1000 @ f4
Anyone who takes even a passing glance at my gallery knows that a clear majority of my posts do come from my yard and our garden. Being married to a master gardener has its advantages! This is one of my all time favorite shots, taken about 10 feet out my front door. I noticed some frantic movement near the pentas and was delighted to see this giant swallowtail pair cavorting around. I had just bought my A700 and was eager to test out its AF capabilities and frame rate and it did not disappoint. All comments welcome.>=))>

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11 comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on June 13, 2017 at 11:57 AM

An outstanding catch, Bill. Yes, your garden is a familiar sight having provided many great images over the years and nothing beats taking 10 - 20 steps to get a photo! It's easy to see why this is a favorite image, with it's outstanding action and terrific colors.

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Comment posted by Shirley Freeman on June 13, 2017 at 3:23 PM

Wow, two for the price of one!!! And you didn't have to leave home, either! Beautiful image, Bill. I can see why this is a favorite.

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on June 13, 2017 at 7:44 PM

Great action shot Bill. The colors and details are beautiful. Nice Twofer.

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Comment posted by Brian Murphy on June 13, 2017 at 8:10 PM

Great capture Bill.
The detail from the tip of the antennae to the wing tips and flower is spot on. I love the color and lighting.
Thank you for sharing.
Brian

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Comment posted by Rick Turner on June 13, 2017 at 8:44 PM

Great moment Bill. Sharp and they seem to be making eye contact.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on June 13, 2017 at 8:44 PM

Outstanding capture, Bill. Getting two beautiful STs in one shot, with one in flight, is remarkable. The one in flight is itself remarkable with great in flight position and a nice bg with the oof flowers. I'd have this hanging on my wall for sure.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on June 13, 2017 at 9:11 PM

Hi Bill

Are we not very fortunate to have back yards with such wonderful scenes. this image is exceptionally beautiful .... you captured the color, detail and motion of the BF'S wonderfully well devil

Albert Darmo
Canada

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Comment posted by David Schoen on June 13, 2017 at 10:36 PM

Well we have several things in common. My spouse is also a master gardener and perhaps 95% of my avian images come from my yard also. I do have occasional swallowtail's hanging out but I'm more of an avian photographer then a bug kinda guy. This however is a very nicely composed image with good color, interaction, and a fine background to set off the whole scene.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on June 14, 2017 at 10:31 AM

So good, Bill ! Great moment to have caught, lovely complementary colours and nice detail in the bujtterflies.

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Comment posted by Yun Gao on June 14, 2017 at 6:45 PM

Outstanding, Bill! Great timing and wonderful sharpness. Difficult capture, superbly done.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on June 14, 2017 at 10:08 PM

I can see why this would be a favorite, Bill. Gorgeous focus on the the two butterflies and foreground flowers with a pleasantly blurred bg. Very well done.

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