Love love love this shot...it breaks some rules by having the butt on the viewer's left leaving the frame but the two other fliers balance that and make this work to perfection. As Tim says, this works on so many layers. So much is going on but it's not busy it's just a pleasure to view.
Eric
Wow Ed, this really is a magnificent shot. There are so many layers and points of interest but my eyes still go immediately to the main subject. Well done
Tim
Thanks for the feedback, Tim. If I had only gotten a bee in this one, I'd tell you they were using our mass transit system, and were all taking the 'B' line.
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canon.eos30d wrote:
Well done, Ed. Simply beautiful and great DOF making your subject stands out.
- Tam
Thank you, Tam. Love shooting around this area. Such a short window when this is in bloom down here.
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philshoots wrote:
LOVE it Ed. 4 species in action, rock on!
Phil
Hi, Phil. Pretty lucky to have it all come together on once. I knew that I would get three. The blue mud dauber was quite a nice surprise. Thanks for the remarks.
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Ted ellis wrote:
A great image Ed
Thanks so much, Ted. Appreciate the comments.
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Danpbphoto wrote:
I agree with Tim! Wonderful composition Ed!!
Dan
Hi, Dan. Thanks you for your input. Always have a lot of fun shooting these guys.
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CaddisCO wrote:
Very cool shot, Ed. That's a busy spot!
Kevin
Quite busy, I agree. Thanks for the remarks, Kevin
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David Leask wrote:
That's a beauty Ed. Lovely colours and details
David
Thanks for the comments, David. Hope all is well with you.
surfnron wrote:
A super shot Ed, and I agree with Tim ~ Ron
Thanks, Ron. Much easier to find than those shy bears at Alligator River.
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jfwoodman wrote:
That is a wonderful shot and caption, Ed. Well played!
Jim
Thanks, Jim. Definitely looked like the heavy traffic hour to me.
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BeeBalm wrote:
The perfect caption Ed
An awesome shot! You had to have a lot of patience
BeeBalm
Ah, Bee. Tell my wife that. She doesn't think I have any patience. Thanks for the comments.
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lowa2 wrote:
That is a beautiful image Ed!!! Good job.
Charles
Thanks so much, Charles. Appreciate the remarks.
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bs kite wrote:
Wow! The detail on that swallowtail is super. And the other insects in the background.
That is Joe-Pye-Weed……is it not? I just planted JPW on my property because it is native across America and it is a big attractor of butteflies.
Super shot Ed.
Thanks for the kind remarks, Robert. This is definitely milkweed. Found an article on line that compares it against the Joe-Pye-Weed, Very similar. This stuff grows wild here, and loves low wet areas near ponds, and rivers.
KCollett wrote:
That shot is incredible Ed! How the heck did you herd all those bugs into your picture? I gotta get me some of that weed. Very well done.
Hi, Ken. Thank you. Just a lot of luck. There were quite a few butterflies fluttering back and forth amongst the milkweed. Set up focus on a popular spot, and this is what I ended up with. Probably a once in a lifetime shot for me.
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Karl Witt wrote:
Fun shot Ed, cool traffic pattern I heard there was a shortage on milkweed plant last year? I've let a few grow wild in my flower beds to help
Nice one at that focal length buddy! The colorful flower tops are a nice element
Karl
Hey, Karl. Hope you are doing well. Appreciate the feedback.
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dhb820 wrote:
Beautiful photo and beautifully done!
Hey, Den. Thanks for the remarks. How have you been? Have you finished your project yet? Are you still shooting? Haven't seen a post in some time.
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eyelaser wrote:
Love love love this shot...it breaks some rules by having the butt on the viewer's left leaving the frame but the two other fliers balance that and make this work to perfection. As Tim says, this works on so many layers. So much is going on but it's not busy it's just a pleasure to view.
Eric
Thanks, Eric. Appreciate it. I'll raise one to you as well.
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morris wrote:
Super photo Ed.
I've only seen a few butterflies so far. I'm looking for them
Morris
Thank you kindly, Morris. Hope you find some. Some people have told me they seem to be more scarce this summer. Now sure what going on.
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sdgnh wrote:
What a gorgeous image!!
Nancy
Hi, Nancy. Thank you for the comment.
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I heard there was a shortage on milkweed plant last year? I've let a few grow wild in my flower beds to help
