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I had a walk with Paul ( romansnumber7 ) last night and he gave me more tips and advice on photographing butterflies.

I went out this evening to try and put them in to practice and I am quite pleased with this.

Thanks again Paul and to all who look at this.

Regards. - gary

Brand:Canon
Camera:Canon EOS 5D MkII
Lens:Canon 100mm 2.8 Macro
Recording media:RAW (digital)
Focal Length:100mm
Lens Max Aperture:f/2.8
Aperture:f/8
Shutter Speed:160sec
Exposure Comp:0.0
ISO:400
Exposure Mode:Manual
Metering Mode:spot
Flash:no
Title:Common Blue
Username:gary_d gary_d
Uploaded:19 May 2011 - 9:14 PM
Tags:Close-up / macro, General, Wildlife / nature
Votes:98

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Shellio
19 May 2011 - 9:20 PM
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Wow, a super sharp image with outstanding colours.
Shell

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mrswoolybill
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135 forum postsmrswoolybill vcard United Kingdom371 Constructive Critique Points
19 May 2011 - 9:22 PM
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The effect of light, catching texture and detail is just amazing. Very well done.
Moira

Glostopcat
Glostopcat (e2 Member)
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196 forum postsGlostopcat vcard England1 Constructive Critique Points
19 May 2011 - 9:22 PM
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A cracking close up of this tiny beauty, such pin sharp detail and glorious colours. You are on top form tonight

JustDucky
19 May 2011 - 9:23 PM
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great detail, splendid shot
Tammy

morpheus1955
morpheus1955 (e2 Member)
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morpheus1955 vcard United Kingdom2 Constructive Critique Points
19 May 2011 - 9:32 PM
0

Stunning shot Gary, amazing detail and great colours, beautifully captured.

Hugh

bokeh
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Romania
19 May 2011 - 9:34 PM
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excellent capture

marktc
marktc (e2 Member)
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37 forum postsmarktc vcard United Kingdom7 Constructive Critique Points
19 May 2011 - 9:36 PM
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Stunning detail and colours, a terrific capture

Lillian
Lillian (e2 Member)
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19 May 2011 - 9:41 PM
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Truely magnificent Gary, awards should come rolling in for this one
exceptional!Grin
Lillian

Len1950
Len1950 (e2 Member)
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19 May 2011 - 9:43 PM
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Good advice and tips Gary, it's a beauty with super detail and dof.

Len

saeidNL
saeidNL (e2 Member)
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19 May 2011 - 9:43 PM
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SO Gary
What wonderful and lovely capture,very well done,
saeid

gary_d
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482 forum posts Wales12 Constructive Critique Points
19 May 2011 - 9:43 PM
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Wow Thanks Saeid. - gary

Last Modified By gary_d at 19 May 2011 - 9:45 PM
franken
franken (e2 Member)
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2392 forum postsfranken vcard Wales2 Constructive Critique Points
19 May 2011 - 9:45 PM
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Stunning macro!

Ken

NigelKiteley
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19 May 2011 - 9:49 PM
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Superb detail and pin sharp, a cracking image Fary!

NeilWigan
NeilWigan (e2 Member)
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19 May 2011 - 9:52 PM
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you should be pleased with it ,it is spot on ,in every respect .

paddyman
paddyman (e2 Member)
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46 forum postspaddyman vcard United Kingdom
19 May 2011 - 10:00 PM
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Super sharp image,well done.
Alec.

Lillian
Lillian (e2 Member)
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19 May 2011 - 10:04 PM
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Told you..and more! also the guest editors awardGrin
Lillian

Last Modified By Lillian at 19 May 2011 - 10:05 PM
LexEquine
19 May 2011 - 10:08 PM
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Superlative & very lovely Butterfly capture>...LEx Wink

RonnieAG
RonnieAG (e2 Member)
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112 forum postsRonnieAG vcard Scotland102 Constructive Critique Points
19 May 2011 - 10:11 PM
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Gary, this is a superb image, the colours and detail in the butterfly just top class: well worthy of the GEA and UA. Very well done, my friend!Smile
Ronnie.

taggart
taggart (e2 Member)
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19 May 2011 - 10:13 PM
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Speachless here-- this is a stunning image!

Ridgeway
19 May 2011 - 10:16 PM
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Stunning,,

dmhuynh72
dmhuynh72 (e2 Member)
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19 May 2011 - 10:17 PM
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This is stunning macro work Gary, the lighting and colors are exquisite. Congrats on your well deserved GEC and UA.
regards
Yung

Rock
Rock (e2 Member)
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19 May 2011 - 10:20 PM
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A privilege to be 30.

Rock

SteveMoulding
SteveMoulding (e2 Member)
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19 May 2011 - 10:26 PM
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Stunning quality to this shot, Gary.
Steve.

mikbee
mikbee (e2 Member)
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19 May 2011 - 11:05 PM
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Well coloured and detailed Gary.
And that goes for the bit of ''grass'' too.
Super shot.
Mick.

andylea
andylea (e2 Member)
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36 forum postsandylea vcard United Kingdom1 Constructive Critique Points
19 May 2011 - 11:19 PM
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simply stunning gary congratulations on the awards very well deserved nice one Wink
andy

GillyB
GillyB (e2 Member)
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19 May 2011 - 11:34 PM
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Beautifully captured Gary, congrats on the awards ... have another one on me!

gill Smile

Daisymaye
Daisymaye (e2 Member)
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20 May 2011 - 12:27 AM
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Wow! Are you ever a fast learner. This is really superb. Congrats on the awards.............Sandy

PhillipMinnis
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20 May 2011 - 12:33 AM
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Ah, Gary, this is one outstanding Butterfly image! Just incredible!

Congratulations on the awards! Very well-deserved!


Cheers

Phil

EAS
EAS (e2 Member)
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20 May 2011 - 7:10 AM
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Even as a thumbnail the colours, light and details are vibrant and superb. Congratulations of all those wonderful awards. So well deserved and indeed just wish I had mine to offer now too!

Ann

JackieB
20 May 2011 - 9:08 AM
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Great capture....excellent

Jackie

Devon_Wild
20 May 2011 - 9:16 AM
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Fantastic image....Rob

barbarahirst
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20 May 2011 - 9:29 AM
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A big congrats on all the awards ....WOW!!

luckybry
luckybry (e2 Member)
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20 May 2011 - 3:09 PM
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grt work Gary

Super sharp and well detailed shot.....................Martin

SamOsprey
SamOsprey (Junior Member)
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20 May 2011 - 7:38 PM
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Fantastic macro!
Sam.

dorricottpix_photography
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20 May 2011 - 11:15 PM
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Perfect study - really beautiful.

Bruce

Excellent capture Gary - wonderful colour and detail. well done !

Chris

astyag
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21 May 2011 - 1:26 PM
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Those furs are superb! if that one is beyond your abilities this is way beyond my abilities!
Astyag

helenlinda
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21 May 2011 - 5:06 PM
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Wonderful detail and some rather special awards too - well done Gary SmileSmile
Helen

pamelajean
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21 May 2011 - 7:42 PM
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Well-deserved awards, you should be proud of this one.

TerryMcK
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21 May 2011 - 9:39 PM
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Superb macro photography, Gary. Well done.
Terry

raygregson
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22 May 2011 - 9:54 AM
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great capture gary,glad to make it 80.ray

Suehh
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18 Jul 2011 - 10:58 PM
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How have I missed this until now! Superb Gary.

lil48
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18 Aug 2011 - 11:08 PM
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lovely detail, great capture. thanks for what you said about mine
Lil

Rachel99
24 Aug 2011 - 6:25 PM
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Fantastic! Beautiful detail and colour. I am so jealous - you got both antennae sharp. I nearly always only get one!

Perfection!
Dennis

DonMc
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8 Dec 2011 - 11:00 AM
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This image is absolutely beautiful
Don

JuBarney
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6 Mar 2012 - 7:22 PM
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Really super image & beautiful colours

1881
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1 Apr 2012 - 6:05 PM
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Well done, nice.
SANJEEV

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