Holding On [Animals]
Uploaded: November 13, 2014 08:03:20 | Entered: January 15, 2015 09:27:35
Texture work and Nik Filters applied
From my archives, a rework and resub. A couple of years ago on a cold, windy but sunny day, I found a few buckeye butterflies in a field - holding onto the delicate stems of weeds, turned towards the sun with wings outstretched to catch the warming rays. Truly one of those “nature delight” moments that you run across every so often that makes you glad you had a camera and could record the moment.
Cold here in Central TX!
Resub into Animals 01/15
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 125, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Jane E. Bentz November 13, 2014
Beautiful, Val! I love the tones and the effects that make it look so ethereal! #1595131John Benway November 13, 2014
Absolutely beautiful Val, the detail in the butterfly is amazing, love the subtle colors. Gorgeous work.Leslie McLain November 13, 2014
Stunning capture, Val. #11185283John Connolly November 13, 2014
An awesome image Val! What a fantastic presentation! #11185293Kathy Shogren November 13, 2014
Ahhh, this is so lovely Val. So pretty. #11185326Colette M. Metcalf November 13, 2014
Wow! Can't get and better than this!! Simply beautiful, Val!!!!! #11185350Kathy Salerni November 13, 2014 1
Gorgeous work on this, Val! The butterfly details are stunning and with the softness of the wheat colored stems makes it look like a beautiful painting! #11185352Emile Abbott November 13, 2014
Magic. Outstanding find and tones Val. Stay warm. #11185398Joannie Bertucci November 13, 2014
A stunning Texas visual Val! Magic on the wing! #11185415Tammy M. Anderson November 13, 2014
Gorgeous capture. Love the tones, comp. and treatment. A winner. #11185441Anita Hogue November 13, 2014
Love the tones, Val! A stunning capture! #11185463Jeff Sielski November 13, 2014
Stunning Val!!! #11185490Mitch Spence November 13, 2014
That is just a delight, Val. #11185527David Phalen November 13, 2014
A beautiful piece of art!! Barley broke freezing in Columbus. Snow in Lake County east of Cleveland.:( #11185545Gord MacEachern November 13, 2014
Your photography just never ceases to amaze me Val, Wow!!! I couldn't even think of a good enough adjective to describe this image, so many have been used and they are all perfect. It is indeed a work of art, worthy of gracing front covers of any nature magazine!!!! #11185568Julianne Bradford November 13, 2014
Oh so-o lovely Val! Delicate and beautiful! #11185581Terry Cervi November 13, 2014
The detail is wonderful and I love your treatment, Ms.V!! Stunning work, my friend! #11185652Bojan Bencic November 14, 2014
Love this one, Val. Fantastic details on the butterfly with that high key background. #11185797Karen Bacon November 14, 2014
Absolutely stunning! We had our first snowfall last night. #11185936Marijana Fajgl November 14, 2014
This is so beautiful, Val, tender and still lively. Love it. #11186059Bill Whala November 14, 2014
Absolutely incredible image, Val!! I love everything about this. #11186162Nadia Paul November 14, 2014
Well it may be cold in TX but this image just sings of summer! Gorgeous treatment and capture my friend! #11186244Patrick Rouzes November 14, 2014
I understand those moments you are talking about, Val. Love the detail, soft tones & treatment, my friend.Dayna Cain November 15, 2014
You have outdone yourself Val. This is AMAZING! #11186665Robert R. Goodman November 15, 2014
Hi Valarie,Beautiful DD work my friend.Sure wish I had more time to shoot.I've been very busy at work!!! #11186950Anita Bower November 16, 2014
Excellent! I love how the colors are the same, but in different tones, throughout; the curving stem against the vertical ones; the perfect beauty of the butterfly. #11187398Eivor Kuchta November 17, 2014
So pretty, Val! Great find and wonderful treatment! #11190250Don Christiana December 09, 2014
Exquisite artistic image. Val, you always amaze me with your inspiring work. This has winner written all over it.... A favorite for me. #11203868Liz blahh February 28, 2015
Beautiful, Val, congrats on your finalist! #11255637Heather Loewenhardt February 28, 2015
This is artistically beautiful Val. Congrats on your finalist award. #11256053Marijana Fajgl February 28, 2015
Huge congratulations, Val! #11256145Robert R. Goodman March 02, 2015
Hi Valarie,Congratulations my friend! #11257963Emile Abbott March 02, 2015
Awesome Val and congrats again, great finalist. #11258274Irene Colling March 02, 2015
Love the soft simplified detail Val. A fave for me. Congratulations on your fine Finalist photo. #11258495Nadia Paul March 02, 2015
Love this - congrats on your beautiful finalist Val! #11258599Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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