Gatekeeper

[Jonathan Ashton]

Canon 7d Canon 180mm macro ISO 400 fill in flash -1.3, 1/400 sec f8
The gatekeeper is currently the second most common butterfly near to where I live, though numbers are still comparatively low.
All C&C welcome.

[Jason Stander]

Hi Jonathan.... this is a stunner... great detail and exposure... beautiful natural bg... good comp.... VWD Mate!:w3

[stuart wanuck]

Very well done sharp!

[Nancy Bell]

Wonderful to have the wings so nicely spread to see all the fine details and colors. The simple piece of grass on the diagonal is the perfect perch.

[Allen Sparks]

Hi Jonathan, love to see the full open wings with good sharpness. As Nancy said, the diagonal perch is very nice too. very nice image. -- Allen

[Mitch Haimov]

I agree with pretty much everything said above, so will not repeat it. I do think the comp would be stronger if you had moved the camera slightly left and up so the subject was closer to LR corner rather than so centered. VWD nevertheless.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Thank you very much everyone.

[Steve Maxson]

Hi Jon. A very nice specimen captured with good overall sharpness! I also like the lighting, the diagonal comp, and the background which gives a feel for the habitat without being distracting. Excellent work!