Swallowtail [Contest Finalists August 2009]
Uploaded: August 01, 2009 13:37:54
Swallowtail on teasel - Panasonic FZ28 in macromode - monopad - taken today in the morning sun.
Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 10/4000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 86.40 mm, Model: DMC-FZ28
Melissa Olsen August 01, 2009
Beautiful light and color and your clarity and details are remarkable. #1162263Monnie Ryan August 01, 2009
The butterflies really love those, don't they? Gorgeous colors and awesome detail, Tim! #7804828Kay E. Mahoney August 01, 2009
Nice capture, Tim. Beautiful butterfly. #7805434Tim Heimel August 02, 2009
Thanks Melissa, Monnie and Kay - This swallowtail and a Monarch were very cooperative in climbing, posing and moving on the calm, sunny morning. Love the FZ28 camera - the Rebel XT is gathering dust since I got the Lumix. #7806782Tim Heimel August 02, 2009
Thanks for the positive feedback Sabrina! #7808938Regina M. Davis August 03, 2009
awesome shot, very nicely done. #7813419Tim Heimel August 04, 2009
Thank you Regina - it was a perfect setting and I just fired away - digital film is cheap! #7814161Nancyj E. Hovey September 20, 2009
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SUsman M. Bajwa September 21, 2009
Beautiful image, Tim. Expect to see this in the Winner's Circle!UB. #7968969
Tim Heimel September 22, 2009
Thank you Nancy and Usman! I have not been on for a while and was surprised I was selected for a Finalist. So many great shots out there - peer recognition is always appreciated! #7971890Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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