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I planted some passion flower vines with the hope of attracting the Gulf Fritillary. Today, when least expected, all the planting, tending, watching and waiting came together . ( A bit like life just when you are ready to quit sometimes the best things happen )
There she was moving so fast , stopping for only very brief seconds to lay her eggs and then moving on.
My heart leap as she landed ever so briefly on a vine tendril hanging all by itself unobstructed . A prayer was sent up asking to please let me get the shot .

Don't know if you have ever had the sense that the scene before you is a once in a lifetime opportunity. That is how I felt today. I know it's only a butterfly , but I was so thrilled, grateful and ever so thankful .


As always your suggestions, comments, nits and crits are much appreciated. You are teaching me so much , and I thank you.

Hope you enjoy this as much as I did taking it

Birdie

P.S. Thank you Karl, for the suggestions. You are right










New Crop






Original Crop



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Sep 16, 2013 at 10:48 PM
Karl Witt
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Once In A Lifetime Gulf Fritillary-Edited




Yes indeed a shot of lifetime perhaps and you have this one pinpoint sharp too with an excellent exposure.

This is a shot that IMO that less will equal more..............I am seeing this one in a much narrower crop, clone out the all but one leaf closest to the stem and work on a bit darker BG.

Ohhhh how I wish I had this shot, gosh birdie goood things come to good people, this is a reward and a very cool image for sure.

Karl

Edited on Sep 16, 2013 at 11:12 PM · View previous versions



Sep 16, 2013 at 11:00 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Once In A Lifetime Gulf Fritillary-Edited


Now, is that cool or what?! Such a great shot as though you planned it out...which apparently you did! Beautifully composed and photographed....big congrats on your butterfly of your life!
Eric



Sep 16, 2013 at 11:01 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Once In A Lifetime Gulf Fritillary-Edited


Super shot Birdie.


Sep 16, 2013 at 11:08 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Once In A Lifetime Gulf Fritillary-Edited


Well done Birdie.

- Tam



Sep 16, 2013 at 11:18 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Once In A Lifetime Gulf Fritillary-Edited


Superb Rebecca ! What a gorgeous butterfly !


Sep 17, 2013 at 12:24 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Once In A Lifetime Gulf Fritillary-Edited


just superb... what a shot.


Sep 17, 2013 at 12:37 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Once In A Lifetime Gulf Fritillary-Edited


Great job..so very nice when something you've planned, thought wasn't going to pay any dividends and comes back to surprise you results in something like this. I think something in between the original crop and the close crop that you've shown would probably work best...but you did a great job...congrats


Sep 17, 2013 at 12:59 AM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Once In A Lifetime Gulf Fritillary-Edited


NIce Birdie, wait until you get the caterpillars their pretty cool too.

-Tim



Sep 17, 2013 at 01:57 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Once In A Lifetime Gulf Fritillary-Edited


That's a lot of passion planting your passion flowers for a chance at the targeted species and seeing a good plan come through. Touche' !!! Splendid job Birdie. You are most deserving.

Congrats,
Tom



Sep 17, 2013 at 03:18 AM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Once In A Lifetime Gulf Fritillary-Edited


excellent shots Roberta


Sep 17, 2013 at 03:59 AM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Once In A Lifetime Gulf Fritillary-Edited


I am on may *ss

Beautiful shot, I envy it



Sep 17, 2013 at 05:47 AM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Once In A Lifetime Gulf Fritillary-Edited


Hi -
OF course, as usual, GREAT -
Paul




Sep 17, 2013 at 05:53 AM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Once In A Lifetime Gulf Fritillary-Edited


Good morning Birdie!
Now that's so awesome she posed for you perfectly to get this special shot!
You must of been jumping out of your skin giving it your all!
I know that feeling trying to get a special capture!! Then you need a
Fantastic!
BeeBalm



Sep 17, 2013 at 06:21 AM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Once In A Lifetime Gulf Fritillary-Edited


Most excellent Birdie - a wall hanger for sure. And Karl sure knows his "stuff" ~ Ron


Sep 17, 2013 at 07:20 AM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Once In A Lifetime Gulf Fritillary-Edited


That's a really sweet shot...love everything about it, especially the BG.


Sep 17, 2013 at 07:52 AM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Once In A Lifetime Gulf Fritillary-Edited


Congratulations! Lovely captures.


Sep 17, 2013 at 07:52 AM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Once In A Lifetime Gulf Fritillary-Edited


Congratulations on the success of your plantings! I just enjoy seeing butterflies show up in my gardens.

Love the new crop in the first one, that is an outstanding capture!



Sep 17, 2013 at 08:17 AM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Once In A Lifetime Gulf Fritillary-Edited


Yes indeed Birdie Karl's comp suggestion makes for such a strong comp. The taller version is such a stunning shot, it all fell together perfectly for you and you had the skills to take full advantage. All you work and perseverance paid off big time Congrats, that is one award winning shot

Tim



Sep 17, 2013 at 08:32 AM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Once In A Lifetime Gulf Fritillary-Edited


The crop makes a big difference. Great picture, Birdie.


Sep 17, 2013 at 08:52 AM
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