Sharing...

[Adrian David]

Model = NIKON D300
Exposure Time = 1/80"
F Number = F18
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 640
Exposure Bias Value = ±0EV
Subject Distance = 0.45m
Metering Mode = CenterWeightedAverage
Flash = Flash fired, compulsory flash mode, return light detected
Focal Length = 105mm
Sensing Method = One-chip color area sensor
White Balance = Auto white balance
Focal Length In 35mm Film = 157mm
Lens = nikkor 105.0 mm f/2.8
Tripod and "strobela" used.

[Steve Maxson]

Hi Adrian. Beautiful symmetry! Good job getting both butterflies in the same plane of focus. I like the even lighting produced by the flash - it looks very natural. Good background and the water droplets are a plus. You might consider a crop off the bottom to just above the light area on the stem to place even more emphasis on the butterflies. Very well done. :cheers:

[Ken Childs]

Adrian, this is excellent! The symmetry here looks fantastic! Although this looks great as is, I might consider a slight contrast boost to get a bit more pop. Steve's suggestion of taking some off the bottom sounds good....if you do that you may also need to take a slice off the top to balance it out.

Are these mating or as your title suggests, just sharing the perch?

[Allen Sparks]

wow - incredible capture of the two! wonderful symmetry and a rare catch... The composition works for me as is but I think the cropping suggestions offered would also be worth trying.

[Adrian David]

Are these mating or as your title suggests, just sharing the perch?

Thank you, all, for your comments!
They are just sharing the perch for the night sleep...:)
The crop I've chose was for the composition. Did not look good to me, if it was tighter, because it was not square enough...

[Jonathan Ashton]

Oh yes this is right up my street - lovely shot, great focus, accurate colours, & composition, and well maybe just maybe, lose a bit from the base and add a tad to the top.

[Andrew McLachlan]

Adrian, this is a wonderful capture :cheers:

[Julie Kenward]

I just have to chime in - what a beautiful image! My gosh, seeing two like this is amazing to me. Wonderful use of flash and great job getting them both in the focal plane. Very well done, Adrian!

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey Adrian,
Been too busy.....so finally catching up. This is fantastic. I might prefer the bottom crop......but super job all around!:cheers::cheers::cheers: