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Wings of glass

© Katarina Mansson

Wings of glass

Uploaded: October 30, 2011

Description


2nd Place D&M July 2012.

For the PG101 Glass Theme.
Picture was taken at Papiliorama in Kerzers/Switzerland.
Canon EF 100 mm f/2.8 IS macro lens, handheld.
Raw conversion and postprocessing in DPP and CS3.

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: -1.33, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1000, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Bob Cournoyer level-classic October 30, 2011

Well composed, great dof... :-)

Happy Theme Day #1419256

Joy Rector October 30, 2011

gorgeous capture #9772330

Mitch Spence level-classic October 30, 2011

The wings are certainly as delicate and translucent as though they were glass, Katarina. Nice theme idea and a beautiful shot. #9772362

Nikki McDonald level-classic October 30, 2011

This is one of the prettiest shots I have ever seen of the glasswing butterfly, Katta. I have never seen one but hope to some day. Amazing. #9772746

Susan D. Royce level-classic October 30, 2011

Exquisite, Katarina! #9772782

Marcie A. Fowler October 30, 2011

Nice details captured here. #9772836

Michele Peterson level-classic October 30, 2011

So very pretty, Katta. I love the creative take on the theme!! Beautiful shot of this amazing butterfly. HTD! #9773132

Chris Budny level-deluxe October 31, 2011

Happy theme day, Katarina; your unique interpretation of the theme caught me off guard, but like your other butterflies, this is beautiful!! #9773887

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic October 31, 2011

Nice capture, Katarina. Beautiful butterfly. #9774034

Michelle L. Frick October 31, 2011

Gorgeous butterfly and capture Katta! #9775268

Naomi Weiser August 29, 2012

nice title, and great capture. congrats #10295903

Julianne Bradford August 29, 2012

Gorgeous finalist! Congratulations! #10295964

Susan D. Royce level-classic August 29, 2012

Congrats on your beautiful finalist! #10296547

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 29, 2012

Congratulations on this outstanding finalist Katarina...totally gorgeous!

jo ann c. #10296858

Nikki McDonald level-classic August 29, 2012

Congratulations on this delicate and lovely finalist, Katta. #10298283

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 30, 2012

Congratulations on another stunning butterfly capture! #10299424

David M. Montero August 30, 2012

This is such a cool butterfly. Sadly, we don't see them around my area. Congratulations on your Finalist selection Katarina! #10299961

Renee Doyle August 31, 2012

Wonderful light and detail! Congratulations Katarina! #10302246

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 31, 2012

gorgeous winner, huge congrats!!! #10302326

Kay Beausoleil August 31, 2012

Congratulations on your win, Katarina -- an exquisite image! #10302359

Michele Peterson level-classic August 31, 2012

I still love this one, Katta. So pretty! Congratulations!! #10302742

Cheryl Schneider August 31, 2012

Clearly outstanding. Congratulations, Katrina! #10302785

Bojan Bencic level-classic September 01, 2012

Beautiful. Congratulations on your win, Katarina. #10302908

Dr Silly level-classic September 01, 2012

Congrats Katta, on your Gold for this awesome capture. :O)
#10303063

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic September 01, 2012

Congratulations on your beautiful second place winner, Katarina. #10303220

Diane Dupuis September 01, 2012

wow!!! congrats!! #10303690

David Phalen September 01, 2012

BIG Congrats on a fabulous Winner!! #10303806

Terry Cervi level-deluxe September 01, 2012

What cool looking little creatures, Katarina! Congrats on another fantastic win! #10303919

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 01, 2012

Congratulations on this fantastic 2nd Place Gold Winner Kata5rina! Fannnnn...tastic!


jo ann c. #10304240

Renee Doyle September 01, 2012

Beautiful Katarina!! Congratulations on another outstanding winner! #10304329

Susan K. Snow September 02, 2012

What a beauty, Kata!!!
Congratulations on yet another outstanding winner!!! #10305303

Lindley Johnson level-classic September 02, 2012

A gorgeous winner, Katarina - congratulations! #10305380

Lydia Williams level-classic September 02, 2012

Beautiful, Katarina... Congratulations! #10305438

Cindy Bendush level-classic September 02, 2012

So lovey Katarina -- Congratulations on your win! #10306107

Linda D. Lester level-classic September 03, 2012

These are really cool butterflys! Beautiful capture! Congratulations on your win! #10306212

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic September 13, 2012

Big CONGRATZ on bagging another Gold badge, Katta!

UB. #10320782


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