Eastern tiger swallowtail on a coneflower. The butterfly has almost replaced the pedals in this composition. The background in this image has been modified using Photoshop.
Nikon D200, Nikkor 70-200 @ 200mm, 1/350s, f/5.6, -1.0 exposure compensation, iso 100), Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Vienna, VA, July 1, 2007
Name:: pete
Friday, July 13th, 2007
Great detail and colour, but the processing has left a halo
Name:: Donna
Monday, July 16th, 2007
Excellent composition. I like how the flower parts that are sticking out complement the butterfly.
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My passion is nature photography. Images posted on this blog are © 2002-2008 by Bud Cline (dba, images by buddell) and all rights are reserved. No image may be used in any way without written permission.
My passion is nature photography. Images posted on this blog are © 2002-2008 by Bud Cline (dba, images by buddell) and all rights are reserved. No image may be used in any way without written permission.
Currently, I am...
Photographing: Fall scenes in MD and WV.
Photographing: Fall scenes in MD and WV.