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Archive 2007 · The last butterfly (10)

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Hi Socrate,

These are great shots. DOF and lighting make them really stand out. The swallowtail shots are beautiful and thats' a great flight shot on the last one.

I just returned from Panama City and they were pretty abundant there too.

Grant

Nov 03, 2007 at 02:19 PM

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p.2 #2 · The last butterfly (10)

Fantastic Socrate! The color and BGs are amazing. The shots look like they were taken in a studio with special lighting. Masterful job.

Nov 03, 2007 at 03:15 PM

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p.2 #3 · The last butterfly (10)

Great shots and variety.

Nov 03, 2007 at 06:08 PM

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p.2 #4 · The last butterfly (10)

Beautiful shots. The last one is great. Really like the look and feel of it.

Nov 03, 2007 at 07:02 PM

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p.2 #5 · The last butterfly (10)

Matthew Massey wrote:
Great wings on the swallowtail, and what a job catching the butterflies in flight!

Thanks for your comments, Matthew.

Socrate

Nov 04, 2007 at 08:40 PM

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p.2 #6 · The last butterfly (10)

Karl Witt wrote:
Socrate

Beautiful images. Wonderful control of background and DOF and isolation. Nice farewell shot too!

Enjoyed the color and composition greatly..............Karl

Thanks, Karl. I really appreciate your kind words.

Socrate

Nov 04, 2007 at 08:41 PM

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p.2 #7 · The last butterfly (10)

Doug_A wrote:
Beautiful

Thank you.

Socrate

Nov 04, 2007 at 08:41 PM

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p.2 #8 · The last butterfly (10)

Doug Bentlage wrote:
Beautiful series Socrate! The detail, colors and bg's are outstanding. I like all of these, but the ones that really caught my eye are 1, 2, 6 and 9. Thanks for the last look of these gorgeous creatures for a long time.

Doug

Hi Dough. Thanks for the comments. I'm glad you like them.
Socrate

Nov 04, 2007 at 08:42 PM

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p.2 #9 · The last butterfly (10)

vernoinferno wrote:
Awesome shots Socrate, love your compositions, on these. Vern

Hi, Vern. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I appreciate it.
Socrate

Nov 04, 2007 at 08:43 PM

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p.2 #10 · The last butterfly (10)

anthony whitmo wrote:
Wow Socrate these are great > Love the color and detail !!

What was your setup? HH or Tripod?

40D and 300mm?? hmmm Nice ...... When I first looked I would have thought 100mm Macro.

Anthony

Hi Anthony. Thanks for your kind comment. These are all HH, taken with a 300mm. f/4 IS except for the Pipevine shots, taken with a 70-200 f/4 IS. The Gulf Fritillaries and Pipevine shots are taken with a 40D, the rest with a 30D.
Socrate

Nov 04, 2007 at 08:59 PM

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p.2 #11 · The last butterfly (10)

Dave In La wrote:
Socrate, you always have such stunning color and wb.....these are just beautiful

Thanks Dave. You ain't doing bad either with the color and wb.

Socrate

Nov 04, 2007 at 09:02 PM

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p.2 #12 · The last butterfly (10)

MaggieBee wrote:
Socrate, these are so beautiful. I've looked at these a few times, trying to decide a favorite or two, but can't. They are all winners.

Thanks Maggie. Your comments are always appreciated.

Socrate

Nov 04, 2007 at 09:04 PM

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p.2 #13 · The last butterfly (10)

rayross wrote:
Great shots Socrate. Were these cropped or are they full frame??
Ray

Hi Ray. Thanks for your comments. These are all cropped for compositional porpouses, about 10 to 20%.
The Variegated Fritillary shots are cropped 40 to 50 %.
Socrate

Nov 04, 2007 at 09:09 PM

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p.2 #14 · The last butterfly (10)

Claude wrote:
Wow, a wonderful collection!
Claude

Hi, Claude. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Socrate

Nov 04, 2007 at 09:11 PM

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p.2 #15 · The last butterfly (10)

Hersch wrote:
Hi Socrate,

These are great shots. DOF and lighting make them really stand out. The swallowtail shots are beautiful and thats' a great flight shot on the last one.

I just returned from Panama City and they were pretty abundant there too.

Grant

Thanks, Grant. Nice of you to say that.
Socrate

Nov 04, 2007 at 09:15 PM

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p.2 #16 · The last butterfly (10)

mark fadely wrote:
Fantastic Socrate! The color and BGs are amazing. The shots look like they were taken in a studio with special lighting. Masterful job.

Hi Mark. Thanks for your kind words.

Socrate

Nov 04, 2007 at 09:15 PM

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p.2 #17 · The last butterfly (10)

Rich color with nice comp! Great shots!

Nov 04, 2007 at 09:16 PM

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p.2 #18 · The last butterfly (10)

Hello Socrate,

It's a tough decision, but have to go with #6 as my very favorite. Just love the delicate look and the BG isolates it in a nice way - directing all attention to the butterfly and flower. All are exceptional though. Fantastic shooting!

Nov 04, 2007 at 10:38 PM

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p.2 #19 · The last butterfly (10)

Very nice collection Socrate. Super colour and detail. Thanks for sharing.

Jude

Nov 04, 2007 at 10:41 PM

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p.2 #20 · The last butterfly (10)

Having shot many butterflies- I feel I am qualified to say these are great shots.
Very nice solid work.

Nov 05, 2007 at 06:35 AM

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