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• coasties (27526)
• [2006-11-07 23:28]

Hi Matthew

Lovely shot. Good clarity and sharpness. Nice colours. Lovely to view. TFS.

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• Ken52 (4181)
• [2006-11-08 0:38]

I like the photo Matt. The lighting is really good and so is the DOF. You did a great job with the composition as well.

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• blakitan (5451)
• [2006-11-08 1:36]
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Hi Matthew,
Great sharpness and very neat BG. Well composed and nicely framed. By the way, where is the other anthena? I only see one of them. Superb shot and excellent PP works.

Ben Lakitan

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• elefantino (13855)
• [2006-11-08 4:14]

Grat BG and colors overall.
I like the compo!
Andrea

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• Argus (24699)
• [2006-11-08 5:11]

Hello Matthew,
I think good quality telephotos work very well as macro lenses, even though macro lenses are easier and a better bet for a good result, especially for closer shots.
Having said that, I think that this shot has all the qualities of a good macro.
TFS, regards, Ivan

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• pankajbajpai (15130)
• [2006-11-08 5:14]

hi matthew.
what a lovely post. the pov. dof. sharpness is excellent. well composed picture. nice colours. good framing.
very well done.
tfs
regards
pankaj

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• ramthakur (26117)
• [2006-11-08 5:48]

You have done a fantastic job with your lens, Matthew.
The image is not only sharp, clear and colourful but has also acquired a three-dimensional outlook through your deft handling of your equipment.
I love the composition with the butterfly resting at the centre of a big, sawn-off stump of a tree.
TFS and take care.
Ram

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• AndyB (3980)
• [2006-11-08 6:19]

Hello Matt,
Its a very nice capture.
Sharp and colourful with an excellent background.
Nice work,well done.

TFS

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• livios (16856)
• [2006-11-08 7:11]

Matthew, some bir could have been here, but you did great with the butterfly above.

Great colors and pov. I like composition and blurred bg too.

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• claudine (10195)
• [2006-11-08 7:56]

Hello Matthew,
Your notes are very interesting because I lived the same situation my 100-400mm (trying to photograph birds which ended with a butterfly picture). I was quite amazed by the result but I guess this is not the same result than real macro lens. I you feel like it you can see the result with my picture called "Clouded Sulphur". I think that this situation happened more than once...

This picture is very nice with excellent details on the wings. I like those colors, POV and DOF. I think you could have tried to be a little closer... Anyway this is a very nice picture with good composition, colors and a beautiful BG. Well done and TFS,
Claudine
PS, thanks a lot for your comment on my 100th :)

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• Maite (5082)
• [2006-11-08 9:19]

Hello Matthew
Very beautiful picture with this pretty nymphalidae settled on a curious and beautiful perch. Very nice color and background. I like it very much. TFS
Best wishes

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• marmottelolo (14481)
• [2006-11-08 11:49]

bonjour matt
excellent.le POV est tres bon,les couleurs belles et vives.
le BG parfaitement oof.
juste un leger recadrage pour diminuer le support a mon gout.
laurent

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• RAP (7405)
• [2006-11-08 12:50]

Nice macro with great colors and lighting Matthew.

I like it a lot: composition, POV, DOF, focus, color, lighting, sharpness, background, framing.

I like it: frame (personally I don't like so thick frame), notes.

I don't like it: only you forgot to include the used speed.

Beautiful composition to add to your portfolio.
Thank you and greetings... Ricardo

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• Hil (4951)
• [2006-11-08 14:20]

Hi Matthew

Great shot, very nicely presented composition with a great POV and pose, nice sharp detail and wonderful colours.

TFS Hilary :o)

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• SkyF (8113)
• [2006-11-08 18:20]

Hello Matt,
a beautiful butterfly and excellent macro, superb sharpness, beautiful colors. The is very nice POV, and lovely composition.
Sky

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• XOTAELE (8)
• [2006-11-08 18:31]

Preciosa imagen, perfectos detalles. La luz incide de forma agradable sobre la mariposa y el tronco.
Agradable fondo.
Saludos, JL.

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• vanderschelden (27816)
• [2006-11-10 5:51]

Hi matthew,
Good quality pic.
Nice colours displayed.
Good compo too.
TFS
Annick

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• arfer (0)
• [2006-11-15 19:57]

Hello Matthew

A lovely shot of this butterfly.Wonderful lighting and excellent sharp detail.A very good perspective.Great job.TFS

Rob

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• AnimalExplorer (8804)
• [2007-03-16 14:57]

Nothing wrong with the choice of lens you chose for this shot, it gets those nice upclose shots without disturbing skittish animals such as your lovely butterfly. :)