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Some Competition

Competition for the big Monarch

Brand:Nikon CORPORATION
Camera:Nikon D300 Check out Nikon Nation!
Recording media:RAW (digital)
Title:Some Competition
Username:taggart taggart
Uploaded:28 Aug 2011 - 12:38 PM
Tags:Butterfly, Close-up / macro, Monarch, Not manipulated, Photo journalism, Sports / action, Wildlife / nature
Votes:91

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cantona43
cantona43 (e2 Member)
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812 forum postscantona43 vcard England4 Constructive Critique Points
28 Aug 2011 - 12:41 PM
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stunning shot Jenn, superb colour,detail and light
Neil

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franken
franken (e2 Member)
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2337 forum postsfranken vcard Wales1 Constructive Critique Points
28 Aug 2011 - 12:43 PM
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Truly superb!

Ken

Joeblowfromoz
28 Aug 2011 - 12:43 PM
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One of the lovely butterlies of the world - have a shot almost the same as this in my Pf from ages ago - we don't see them much here anymore..Terrific image...Jo

pascalg
pascalg (e2 Member)
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37 forum postspascalg vcard France
28 Aug 2011 - 12:49 PM
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impressive capture & beautiful image...

Shellio
28 Aug 2011 - 12:59 PM
0

Fantastic image of the elegant Monarch and its friend, may be you ought to enter it into a competition yourself.
Shell

Daisymaye
Daisymaye (e2 Member)
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Daisymaye vcard Canada7 Constructive Critique Points
28 Aug 2011 - 1:05 PM
0

He is definitely a big beautiful butterfly. Great shot Jenn.........Sandy

annettep38
annettep38 (e2 Member)
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135 forum postsannettep38 vcard France16 Constructive Critique Points
28 Aug 2011 - 1:26 PM
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fantstic shot, I like all those honey colours and the 'competition' in the background.
yes I DO love your pictures! And I sincerely hope that you are safe!

TonyDy
TonyDy (e2 Member)
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28 Aug 2011 - 1:39 PM
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Great image.
Tony

Ade_Osman
Ade_Osman (e2 Member)
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3921 forum postsAde_Osman vcard England31 Constructive Critique Points
28 Aug 2011 - 2:34 PM
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Beats my Speckled Wood Smile

Ade

bayleaf1
28 Aug 2011 - 2:38 PM
0

What a super Monarch capture.
John.

TerryMcK
TerryMcK (e2 Member)
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71 forum postsTerryMcK vcard United Kingdom2 Constructive Critique Points
28 Aug 2011 - 2:50 PM
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Beautifully captured & neatly presented, Jenn. Shows some lovely detail & colour.
Terry

RonnieAG
RonnieAG (e2 Member)
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111 forum postsRonnieAG vcard Scotland102 Constructive Critique Points
28 Aug 2011 - 3:24 PM
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Beautifully captured, Jenn.Ronnie.

CarolG
CarolG (e2 Member)
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108 forum postsCarolG vcard Greece12 Constructive Critique Points
28 Aug 2011 - 3:27 PM
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Superb, Jenn. Carol

andylea
andylea (e2 Member)
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36 forum postsandylea vcard United Kingdom1 Constructive Critique Points
28 Aug 2011 - 3:31 PM
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fantastic colour wonderful light jenn a stunning capture nice one Wink
andy

gary_d
gary_d (e2 Member)
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482 forum postsgary_d vcard Wales12 Constructive Critique Points
28 Aug 2011 - 3:32 PM
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A beautiful butterfly and I like the other insect homing in on the flower too. - gary

Cristian
Cristian (e2 Member)
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950 forum postsCristian vcard 1 Constructive Critique Points
28 Aug 2011 - 3:53 PM
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Good close up capture.

Cristian Smile

Paul_cats
Paul_cats (e2 Member)
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61 forum postsPaul_cats vcard Scotland22 Constructive Critique Points
28 Aug 2011 - 3:57 PM
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Simply stunning. Great pose and colour.
Paul

debu
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India
28 Aug 2011 - 4:05 PM
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Lovely detailed image with beautiful light and colour.
debu

Devon_Wild
28 Aug 2011 - 4:16 PM
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More than happy to be 30th, great image ................Rob

pluckyfilly
pluckyfilly (e2 Member)
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208 forum postspluckyfilly vcard United Kingdom32 Constructive Critique Points
28 Aug 2011 - 4:20 PM
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beautiful shot

SlowSong
SlowSong (e2 Member)
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3087 forum postsSlowSong vcard England28 Constructive Critique Points
28 Aug 2011 - 4:42 PM
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Totally stunning, made even more brilliant by the inclusion of the little'un.
Chris

saltireblue
saltireblue (Site Moderator)
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2018 forum postssaltireblue vcard Norway12 Constructive Critique Points
28 Aug 2011 - 4:51 PM
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That's an absolutely fantastic shot, Jenn. Certainly has the 'WOW' factor.

Malc

digital_boi
28 Aug 2011 - 4:54 PM
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excellent capture GrinGrinGrin

GrahamGrinGrinGrin

EMJAYCEE
EMJAYCEE (e2 Member)
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28 Aug 2011 - 5:09 PM
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Wow and wow again, this is so beautiful Jenn.
Joan.

JOKEN
JOKEN (e2 Member)
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28 Aug 2011 - 5:21 PM
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.......and a triple wow from me !!

Silverzone
Silverzone (e2 Member)
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28 Aug 2011 - 5:22 PM
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Superb Monarch my second favourite butterfly. Well taken. Sylvia

Glostopcat
Glostopcat (e2 Member)
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28 Aug 2011 - 5:26 PM
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What a beautiful butterfly Jennnn, they are rare visitors to the UK but i've never seen one in the wild

BarbaraR
28 Aug 2011 - 5:41 PM
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Super pretty butterfly, so well captured.

B.

jujupops
jujupops (e2 Member)
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28 Aug 2011 - 5:57 PM
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A stunning close up Jenn, love the superb detail, lighting, colour and last but not least the little'un GrinGrinGrin
Julie

SteveMoulding
SteveMoulding (e2 Member)
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28 Aug 2011 - 6:03 PM
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The detail and colour is outstanding and pin sharp. A beautiful capture.
Steve.

Mike_Smith
Mike_Smith (e2 Member)
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64 forum postsMike_Smith vcard United Kingdom
28 Aug 2011 - 6:05 PM
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Beautiful image

ccb
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26 forum posts United States2 Constructive Critique Points
28 Aug 2011 - 7:24 PM
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Stunning Monarch, Jenn! They never cease to amaze because of their dramatic beauty. Wonderful shot.
Christina

bricurtis
bricurtis (e2 Member)
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28 Aug 2011 - 7:41 PM
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Hah hah - no contest.Smile
Brian.

Maiwand
Maiwand (e2 Member)
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28 Aug 2011 - 8:26 PM
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Wonderful shot Jennn. The colours on the wings remind me so very much of the wonderful stained glass we see in churches. So vibrant.
Ron

EAS
EAS (e2 Member)
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28 Aug 2011 - 8:27 PM
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Stunningly lovely.

Ann

jasonrwl
jasonrwl (e2 Member)
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28 Aug 2011 - 9:32 PM
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Just brilliant Jenn

Jason

MickS
MickS (e2 Member)
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28 Aug 2011 - 9:39 PM
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Watcha Jennifer,
excellent stuff.
best
Mick

brownsilent
brownsilent (e2 Member)
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29 Aug 2011 - 8:28 AM
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Stained glass comes to my mind... so beautiful!
Johanna

Anna62
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29 Aug 2011 - 2:18 PM
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Quote: Stained glass comes to my mind... so beautiful!
Johanna

I couldnt agree more..that is the first thing that entered my mind too. Absolutely stunning Jen Smile

gajewski
gajewski (e2 Member)
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29 Aug 2011 - 5:09 PM
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Fantastic macro and perfect title.
-=\Walter

LexEquine
30 Aug 2011 - 7:51 PM
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'Off line for a few Days(Hurricane).' Sad

'Superb Monarch Butterfly capture,~' Jenn.

Ciao~ Peter Wink

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