Just Hanging On [Contest Finalists March 2010]
Uploaded: March 24, 2010 04:14:46
Giant Swallowtails or Papilio thoas are from Central and South America,but can now be seen in Florida and Texas..
Manual handheld F/2.5 1/125sec ISO100 Spor 26mm..No Effects..
Taken at Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory and Garden,So.Deerfield,MA.
Exif: F Number: 2.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/1250 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 100, FocalLength: 25.80 mm, Model: CYBERSHOT
Tammy M. Anderson March 24, 2010
Maria this is just superb. Colors, dof, clarity and composition are just perfect. Love it! So well done. Like the vine he is hanging on. #1251581Jeff Robinson March 24, 2010
Outstanding in every way maria! My wife saw the first Swallowtail of the season on Monday! Jeff #8476903frank w. degenhardt March 24, 2010
Maria- What a blessing to be able to work in a place like this and be able to not only see this beauty everyday, but to get a chace to photograph it. This has to be in my favorites as it is one of the most stunningly gorgeous butterfly pictures I have ever seen. The pose is phenominal in itself, but the clarity and sharpness with perfect lighting sets it apart. The details of the butterfly you bring out are incredible. This is a winner my friend.Val Feldman March 24, 2010
I'm still waiting for one to show up here, Maria - can't wait to have them back! What a wonderful capture...how perfectly cooperative of him to land on such a flowing, curving flower stalk and to have you "at the ready" with your camera! Beautiful color, dof and clarity. Wonderful job, Fellow Butterfly Loving Friend! :) #8477392Nancy J. Locke March 24, 2010
Sooooo breathtaking, Maria!!! Delicate and beautiful!!!Cheers, Nancy J Locke #8477649
John Connolly March 24, 2010
A superb capture of this beautiful butterfly Maria! The detail and color is supreme! #8478119Hal Bambrick March 24, 2010
Excellent Capture Maria!!!!!. #8478128Ellen Hodges March 24, 2010
Awesome comp and detail in this gorgeous capture, Maria!!! #8478372Amy M. Wilson March 25, 2010
Beautiful capture, colors, details... love it, Maria! #8479723Dianna Murphy March 29, 2010
Great capture! #8494399Ellen Hodges April 18, 2010
Congrats on a fabulous finalist, Maria! Very best luck!! #8544475Carol Eade April 18, 2010
Big congratulations on your finalist, Maria, what a terrific image!!! #8544497Amy M. Wilson April 18, 2010
Huge congratulations on your gorgeous Finalist, Maria!!! #8544539Douglas Pignet April 18, 2010
Congrats on a very nice finalist...Well done #8545271Kathy Cline April 18, 2010
WOWZER MARIASherran Andersen April 18, 2010
Congrats. #8545825Val Feldman April 18, 2010
So beautiful and such a well deserved Finalist, my friend...Fingers, toes and eyes crossed(!!) for you in the upcoming round! Congratulations and WTG!!!!! #8545977Stefania Barbier April 18, 2010
felicitaciones por tu bellisimo finalista, Maria, WTG! #8546614Usman M. Bajwa April 19, 2010
CONGRATZ. on the Fianlist! Get ready for the higher ground!!UB.
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Patrick Rouzes April 19, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist, Maria! WTG! #8551082Jeff Robinson April 19, 2010
Congrats Maria on this Outstanding Finalist! Jeff #8551478Lori Carlson April 19, 2010
What a wonderful capture, Maria!!! Congratulations!!! =) #8552644David Guzman April 20, 2010
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