the best

Posted by jamesy (christchurch, New Zealand) on 27 November 2008 in Animal & Insect.

this was the best of the photos that I took

I really enjoy taking photos and would appreciate your feedback so that I can learn as I go. I particularly enjoy photographing birds animals and landscapes

Comments (34)

Steve Rice from Olympia, United States

This is gorgeous! You caught it in a perfect pose.

27 Nov 2008 6:22am

@Steve Rice: thanks very much

dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa

Wonderful shot - the black on the butterfly looks fantastic against the soft greens.

27 Nov 2008 6:29am

Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand

OMG Jamesy....you have to know that this is definately you best shot EVER!!!!! My shot of the day and week so far!! Outstanding mate. I'm really proud of ya:-) Amazing detail and the clarity of the image is superb!!! BRAVO BRAVO!!!

27 Nov 2008 6:30am

@Linerberry: what can one say to that THANKS VERY MUCH!!!

Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia

whooohhhhh! this is the BEST, I love the colours and beautiful clarity, I too think this is your best shot yet and give you five stars, well done Deb!

27 Nov 2008 7:11am

Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal

A gorgeous shot... love butterflies... love the colors.

27 Nov 2008 7:23am

Dimitrios from ATHENS, Greece

it is a GREAT macro, Bravo

27 Nov 2008 7:26am

Anthony Lambert from Bielefeld, Germany

Wonderfully sharp,very well done.

27 Nov 2008 7:53am

Maxine from Rangiora, New Zealand

Very very cool Deb. A brilliant macro, the pov and dof and color all spot on. You have a natural affinity with wildlife shots! BRAVO>

27 Nov 2008 7:58am

chrissy from London, United Kingdom

Looks like it was posing especially for you, well done

27 Nov 2008 8:12am

@chrissy: thanks Chrissy

alex from Munich, Germany

Great macro shot. Lovely colors.

27 Nov 2008 9:02am

@alex: thanks for the comments and the visit

dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States

just a brilliant, brilliant brilliant shot Max -- holy cow!!! bravo!!!

27 Nov 2008 11:04am

@dj.tigersprout: thanks Fred hehehe

Veronelle from Lens, France

beautifull and incredible butterfly shoot

27 Nov 2008 11:43am

JJ from Jersey City, United States

Amazing detail and clarity this is simply brilliant, the best of the best, this should be in national Geographic, well not in on the cover

27 Nov 2008 12:00pm

@JJ: thankyou very much for your kind words

Charles from New York, United States

Nice shot. Love the detail and the point of view. Beautiful colors also.

27 Nov 2008 12:42pm

Les from Lincoln, United States

I agree with all the comments. This is an outstanding shot!! I love the detail, colors, framing, etc. What a beautiful butterfly! And the splash of pink off to the left is so nice, too. Well done! Five stars!

27 Nov 2008 1:18pm

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

No doubt about that, I would be so proud and thrilled, bravo for this incredible macro, check out the green in the spots on the wings, it's incredible!

27 Nov 2008 2:09pm

Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States

Oh... this is so incredibly pretty... great shot...

27 Nov 2008 2:10pm

Eric Fry from Houston, TX, United States

Fantastic photo, Jamesy! Very well done!

27 Nov 2008 3:16pm

@Eric Fry: thanks for the comments and the visit

Jean-Michel from BRUSSELS, Belgium

Wouawww !
That's realy great !
Sharpness, colors and contrasts are perfect !
Well done Jamesy !
Cheers

27 Nov 2008 3:25pm

Mary from United States

Gorgeous !!! I agree with everyone above ... I love your pov !

27 Nov 2008 4:16pm

Jeffster from Long Island, United States

Just perfect. Amazing color on the butterfly. The little kiss of purple really compliments all the green. Very nice detail. You should be proud!

27 Nov 2008 4:53pm

Jeff from Pembroke Dock, United Kingdom

I take it that this is the same bug as yesterday,only in black and white ?...No swearing it's only a joke. ;>))

27 Nov 2008 6:52pm

Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa

Bravo, this is a brilliant shot. All the elements are perfect, and the dash of pink, just rounds it of so nicely. Great work.

27 Nov 2008 8:03pm

Alun Lambert from cheshire, United Kingdom

Wow, what a shot, really good

27 Nov 2008 8:06pm

Peter Knoop from Antwerp, Belgium

Wow! Excellent macro shot. Looks like it's smiling at you!

27 Nov 2008 8:52pm

Lilly and Ronnie 2¢ from Atlantic Shores, United States

This is amazing . . just look at the matching green spots on the wings . . you have achieved super definition in this one.

27 Nov 2008 10:32pm

Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom

This is absolutely top class work, and the insect is lovely too. Brilliant.

28 Nov 2008 12:36am

Kathryn from Warburton, Australia

SUPERB!!!! i am amazed at your skill at capturing this gorgeous creature - whenever i try i scare them away!!! fantastic intense colours too! bravo Deb!

28 Nov 2008 12:50am