Silver studded blues coupled

[Jonathan Ashton]

Tripod Canon 1DX Canon 180m macro ISO 640 1/500 sec f16
This is the same pair as previously but here I managed a different backdrop.
All C&C welcome.

[Nancy Bell]

I like the pale blue in the bkgd, it picks up the blues in the moths very well. This image has an overall "cooler" appearance than the previous one, without the blue in the bkgd.

[Bill Jobes]

Love the comp angle and the sharpness and clarity of the subjects.

If it were mine, I'd neutralize the light orange area at center/left to create a more uniform, BG.

[Arthur Morris]

Soft colors, wonderful image design with the whole stem at the top in the frame. Wonderful BKGR--I do not mind the orange patch at all as I think that it balances with the two flutterbies. Suggestion: open up the shadow a bit. I'd use the Tim Grey Dodge and Burn technique from Digital Basics. (https://store.birdsasart.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=252)

[Jonathan Ashton]

Thanks very much everyone much appreciated.

[Allen Sparks]

Hi Jon,
Nice DOF on the subjects and I like the inclusion of the full stem on top. The BG looks fine for me. Nice image.

Allen

[Satish Ranadive]

Gorgeous image , Jonathan.
Wonderful colors, superb fine details, backdrop and beautiful composition.

Regards,
Satish.