Bye, Bye Butterflies [Details ]
Uploaded: December 03, 2009 03:30:43
Two weeks ago, when I took this photo, butterflies were having a wild time in my garden...Today, it won't go much above 50 degrees and Friday, we'll have our first hard frost (goodbye garden, too!) and SNOW! The first measurable amount in the Austin area in 5 years - almost an inch! And maybe enough for a mini-snowman! :) Stay warm everyone!
Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/1600 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 320, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300
Tammy M. Anderson
December 03, 2009
Jeff Robinson
December 03, 2009
Michelle Alton December 03, 2009
Among the most breathtaking butterfly photos I've seen Valarie. #8187286Gord MacEachern December 03, 2009
I have to agree with Michelle, just gorgeous!
Agnes Fegan
December 03, 2009
Mary Beth Aiello
December 03, 2009
Hal Bambrick December 03, 2009
Very Nice Capture!!!!!!. #8187551
Candice C. Calhoun
December 03, 2009
ccc #8187569
Marilyn Cornwell December 03, 2009
Bye bye summer and butterflies...thanks for such a lovely image! #8187631Mary L. Graham December 03, 2009
Beautiful Capture Valarie!! =) #8187645Ellen Hodges December 03, 2009
Outstanding detail and color, Valarie!! Bundle up. We've had a few frosts, but believe it or not a week or two ago, found some little pink flowers blooming. Was surprised. Have fun in the snow! #8187754Monnie Ryan December 03, 2009
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous, Valarie! We may get a few snow sprinkles by the weekend -- guess that's not too bad since it's held off till December. Still not ready for it, though! #8187804Marty Straub December 03, 2009
Outstanding macro, Valarie. You got close enough to allow family members to identify this guy. Incredible detail in a wonderful compositon that shows this magnificent creature at work. #8187891
Val Feldman
December 03, 2009
Patricia Seidler December 03, 2009
Looks like another winner to me Valarie. Gorgeous color, great clarity and composition. Would you believe its in the upper 60s here on Long island! #8188082Ron McEwan December 03, 2009
Gosh this is gorgious Valarie, the detail is exceptional here, crisp color and well composed hope to see this one again. #8188113Jack Ryan December 03, 2009
Beautiful photo with excellent detail and wonderful color. Sorry about the snow...and if Austin gets a measurable amount, you will have had snow before we have here in northeast Ohio...but we will be catching up soon!!! #8188164Cathy Barrows December 03, 2009
gorgeous...love his little furry head #8188251Gina Cormier December 03, 2009
Another outstanding beauty Val!! Wow....your a genius at this macro thing. lol Superb detail, color and comp! #8188570Julianne Bradford December 03, 2009
What a beauty Valarie. I'm sure winter is finally here. It's in the 60's and 50's here too!! #8188647Amy M. Wilson December 03, 2009
Gorgeous capture, colors, pov and details on this beauty, Valarie! Sorry to see your garden go but enjoy the snow and have fun with that snomwman! ;o) #8188844Carol L. Fowler December 03, 2009
Beautiful remnants of garden and butterflies. The silver lining is that the snow may prove a different but beautiful BG for upcoming shots. #8188938Kerry Hill December 03, 2009
Just beautiful Valarie, wonderful colours and fantastic details, well done!! #8188949Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 03, 2009
This is sooooo beautiful, Val!!! I really don't like the thought of it being winter but I guess I better face it!!! It didn't above freezing today!!! BURRRRR :-) k #8189089Courtenay Vanderbilt December 03, 2009
Beautiful capture, Valarie! Thanks for the reminder, I have a plant to bring in! N. Ga mountains are supposed to get snow flurries tomorrow night! #8189128Jeana Clark December 03, 2009
~J~ #8189160
Valentin M. Armianu December 03, 2009
Beautiful capture, Valarie!! Tomorrow We might have show in Houston!!Maria A. Gonzalez December 04, 2009
Morning,Val....If you come to the conservatory you don't have to say bye bye butterflies...You can be surrounded by them at all times..LOL..I know what you mean though..Our butterflies have been gone for more than a month and going your way....Dianna Murphy December 04, 2009
Hi ValJulie Burnett December 07, 2009
Gorgeous capture, Val!! The colors and lighting are fantastic!! #8197502
Val Feldman
December 07, 2009
Kelly S. Cavanaugh January 18, 2010
Fantastic capture, Valarie! Congratulations on your well deserved finalist! #8306680Julie Burnett January 18, 2010
Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Val!! Good luck!! :) #8306831Patti Coblentz January 18, 2010
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Valarie!!Patti #8306944
Ellen Hodges January 18, 2010
Huge congrats on this awesome finalist, Valarie! Best luck!!! #8307247Carol L. Fowler January 18, 2010
Wonderful Finalist! WTG! Congrats! #8307340
Tammy M. Anderson
January 18, 2010
Courtenay Vanderbilt January 18, 2010
Big Congrats on this beauty, Valarie! #8307508Amy M. Wilson January 18, 2010
Huge congratulations on your FABULOUS Finalist, Valarie!!! WTG #8308029Valentin M. Armianu January 18, 2010
Dianna Murphy January 18, 2010
WTG girl friend! You know how I admire your work! Too too happy for you/with you. #8308435
Diane E. Deming
January 18, 2010
Debra R. Harder January 18, 2010
This is stunning, Valarie! Huge congratulations on your gorgeous finalist!! Deb #8308782Monnie Ryan January 18, 2010
Fantastic, Valarie -- congratulations on a well-deserved Finalist! #8309033Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna January 18, 2010
WHOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOO!!! WTG on this awesome finalist, Val!!! :-) k #8309080
Nancyj E. Hovey
January 18, 2010
Lana Arcemont January 18, 2010
Congratulations, Valarie! #8309308Carrie M. Groseclose January 18, 2010
Absolutely gorgeous, Val! Congratulations on your well deserved Finalist! YAY! #8309390
Ann Coates
January 18, 2010
Stefania Barbier
January 18, 2010
Amanda J. Tanner
January 19, 2010
Usman M. Bajwa
January 19, 2010
UB. #8310575
Maria A. Gonzalez January 19, 2010
Congratulations Val on your beautiful finalist... #8310699Karen Bacon January 19, 2010
Congratulations Valerie on this beautiful finalist! #8311553Daniella Puente January 19, 2010
Congratulations Valarie! #8312237Kathleen Rinker January 19, 2010
Huge congrats Val!! #8312241Ron McEwan January 19, 2010
Back on Dec 3rd I said I hope to see this one again. By golly I did, congrats on a job well done a well deserved honor for sure, good luck in the next round. #8312701Barbara Waldoch January 19, 2010
Huge congratulations on your fantastic Win! #8313029Amy M. Wilson January 19, 2010
WOOOOHOOOOO..... HUGE Congratulations on your FABULOUS and well-deserved Win, Valarie!!! #8313118Peter K. Burian January 19, 2010
What a beautiful photo, Valarie!Congratulations.
Peter #8313241
Sam Britt January 19, 2010
Congratulations on this second place win, Val! #8313247Valentin M. Armianu January 19, 2010
Congratulations on your amazing Win, Valarie! #8313254
Ellen Hodges January 19, 2010
Huge congrats, Val!!! Yeah!!! #8313567
Mary Beth Aiello
January 19, 2010
Agnes Fegan
January 19, 2010
Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna January 19, 2010
WTG on this awesome win, Val!!! :-)♫♪♫ k #8313836ROLAN NARMAN January 19, 2010
Huge Congratulations on your fantastic winner Valarie! #8313891
Usman M. Bajwa
January 19, 2010
UB. #8314394
Tommy E. Burgess January 19, 2010
Huge congratulations on your beautiful and well deserved winner Valarie!! #8314443Kerry Hill January 20, 2010
Congratulations on this gorgeous winner, Valarie!! Very well deserved!! #8314616
Tammy M. Anderson
January 20, 2010
Maria A. Gonzalez January 20, 2010
Big Congratulations on you beautiful Painted Lady image winner,my butterfly loving friend...Awesome... #8314845Julie Burnett January 20, 2010
Bye, Bye Butterflies, but HELLO to gold!! Huge congrats, Cuz!! #8315098Karen Bacon January 20, 2010
A big congratulations,Valerie on this beautiful winner! #8315164Courtenay Vanderbilt January 20, 2010
Well-deserved, Valarie! Congrats on your gold! #8315252Patti Coblentz January 20, 2010
Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Valarie!!
Diane E. Deming
January 20, 2010
Val Feldman
January 20, 2010
Jim Huffield January 20, 2010
Congratulations, Valarie. Jim #8315739Jack Ryan January 20, 2010
Way to go, Valarie! Congratulations! #8315744Margaret R. Barry January 20, 2010
Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Valarie! #8315749Debra R. Harder January 20, 2010
Well...no surprise here, Valarie...this is a STUNNING image!! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on your OUTSTANDING GOLD WINNER!! Deb #8315778Mark Dodge January 20, 2010
Alright Val! Way to go with the gold! Gorgeous work! Congratulations :o) #8316132Dianna Murphy January 20, 2010
Wooo hoooo, yippy skippy! WTG my friend! A big warm hearted congratulations to you on your fantastic winner!!! I wish you continued success in the future.
Dominick M. Dimacale
January 20, 2010
Dominick #8317052
Rony Sagy January 20, 2010
Outstanding winner, Val. Huge congratulations. #8317053
Val Feldman
January 21, 2010
Julianne Bradford January 21, 2010
Wonderful work well recognised Valarie! A big congratulations on this stunning capture! #8318890
Val Feldman
January 22, 2010
JO ANN CLEVELAND January 22, 2010
Totally, totally gorgeous Valarie!Big congratulations on this well deserved win!
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Nancy J. Locke January 23, 2010
SUPER CONGRATS, VAL!!! WOOT!!! AWESOME WIN!!!Great capture, so beautiful.
Hugs, Nancy J Locke #8324164
Kelly S. Cavanaugh January 23, 2010
Congratulations on your fantastic win, Valarie!! #8324870Robert R. Goodman January 24, 2010
Congratulations on this beautiful win,Valarie!!!! #8326849
Val Feldman
January 25, 2010
Thomas E. Hinds January 25, 2010
Fantastic Winner, Valarie! Just beautiful! #8330430Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 26, 2010
So pretty Valarie, congratulations on your win! #8330586Tommy E. Burgess February 21, 2010
Huge congratulations on your beautiful winner Valarie!!! #8405642Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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