Tiger Swallowtail on Butterfly Weed
Uploaded: July 05, 2012 08:00:53
(I had to take the original down to fix a major flaw. Thanks to Karen M.)
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Although the Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve Newsletter that I received this week said that their Summer Meadow was already "coloring up," when I got there, the blossoms were sparse, EXCEPT for the Asclepias (butterfly weed). But the heat was stifling and I guess the butterflies were resting in the shade somewhare. I saw two swallowtails and one Monarch. Later this month there should be FLOCKS of them posing for portraits!
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The original background was nice--pleasing green meadow stuff, blurred. But I kind of liked the idea of moving the scene to a farm. So I applied one of the "wood" textures from OnOne Photo Frame.
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I'll post one, unadulterated, from the meadow in the discussion area.
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 160, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 145.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Michelle Alton July 05, 2012
The same butterfly in its natural environment. #1473166Michelle Alton July 05, 2012
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I love them both, Michelle! Wonderful texture!
7/5/2012 4:17:16 AM
Jack Gaskin
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WONDERFUL (COOL LOOK ) on the Background and nice catch on the Swallowtail... Guess they are like everyone else hiding in the shade to avoid the heat.
Was MELTING yesterday around noon tending the tomatoes ... Not to worry theres A LOT TO MELT :o)
Jack
7/5/2012 4:22:05 AM
Danny B. Head
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It's hard to say which I like better. They are both great shots.... Beautiful work, Michelle!
7/5/2012 4:43:29 AM
Ken Smith
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Both are nice but I like the 2nd one the best..the extended pano look with the lone butterfly. Excellent work on these, Michelle!
7/5/2012 4:52:56 AM
Carolyn Fletcher
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Definitely the 2nd one! I love it!!
7/5/2012 5:00:04 AM
Louisa Hancock
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I love the texture used but I do think the second one separates the butterfly from the background. Just love it
7/5/2012 5:31:33 AM
Karen E. Michaels
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I like the tone on the first, Michelle.
I have to pick the second because the paint texture is in the wings on the butterfly
7/5/2012 6:11:21 AM
Michelle Alton
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Gosh, Karen...I did NOT notice the texture...I should redo it and erase those touches. Darn!
7/5/2012 6:15:32 AM
R. J. Laudenbacher
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I love the texture work you did here Michelle!
7/5/2012 6:39:57 AM
Terry Cervi
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It's a beautiful capture, Michelle, and I really like your use of texture here.
7/5/2012 7:12:45 AM
PATRICIA A. CASEY
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I like them both too, Michelle....
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Stefania Barbier July 05, 2012
Delicate and beautiful Michelle! #10215323Katherine Kuhn July 05, 2012
Beautiful capture with great color & detail. Love the old paint background! #10215567John Connolly July 05, 2012
A nice background transplant Michelle! You did an excellent job with this one! #10215625Debbie Bray July 05, 2012
A very beautiful scene, Michelle, and what a clever scene changer you are! #10215774Carol L. Fowler July 05, 2012
Beautiful capture #10215796Barbara Waldoch July 05, 2012
Beautiful, Michelle! #10215918Carol Eade July 05, 2012
Beautiful image and choice of texture! #10216217Jeffrey R. Bange July 05, 2012
Beautiful capture Michelle and I just love what you did with the background. #10216240Phyllis A. Houghton July 05, 2012
I love the light textured background, which was beautifully done. Great detail, lighting and comp too! #10216269Robert K. Bemus July 05, 2012
Beautiful butterfly image, I love that background!! #10216314Ann Coates July 06, 2012
What a beauty you captured here Michelle. The colours and background are excellent. #10216350Avril Young July 06, 2012
too beautiful Michelle...awesome DD work, lovely texture...the end result is perfect! #10216368Mike Clime July 06, 2012
Beautiful capture and like the texture, Michelle! PS - 30, 40, 50, 60, 70 is a 0 birthday. #10216530Patrick Rouzes July 06, 2012
Love them equally, Michelle! Wonderful job on the new b/g! WTG, my friend!Heather Loewenhardt July 07, 2012
I like both images equally well Michelle. Your skill in the DD is truly amazing. I'd like to sign up for a class from you. #10218285Daniel Ruf July 08, 2012
Nice post processing work. #10219798Patricia White July 08, 2012
I love your new version the best. I don't blame them for hiding either. I am doing the same thing. Get up early get done early with work around the home including photos. Too hot. #10220061JO ANN CLEVELAND July 08, 2012
Fannnnn....tastic Michelle, I love it!jo ann c. #10220182
Deborah Lewinson July 08, 2012
Stunning!!! #10220369Marilyn K. Lincecum July 10, 2012
Beautiful..love the texture..really makes the butterfly pop. #10223277Emile Abbott July 11, 2012
Like the added texture, Michelle. #10225074Daniella Puente July 13, 2012
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