Too many diamonds...

[Adrian David]

Model = NIKON D300
Exposure Time = 1/80"
F Number = F14
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 500
Exposure Bias Value = ±0EV
Subject Distance = 0.4m
Metering Mode = Spot
Flash = Flash fired, compulsory flash mode, return light detected
Sensing Method = One-chip color area sensor
Exposure Mode = Manual exposure
White Balance = Auto white balance
Focal Length In 35mm Film = 157mm
Lens = nikkor 105.0 mm f/2.8 VR
Tripod, SB 900, strobela.

[John Storjohann]

Adrian, this one is a "jewel" (sorry, I couldn't resist)! :bg3: It's a great capture, with the heavy dew covering sending it over the top; my only suggestion would be to extend the image a bit to the right and to again add a bit to the bottom. Other than that...wow!

[Jonathan Ashton]

Lovely shot, fine detail and exposure - one day, yes one day I will get a common blue with morning dew.

[christopher galeski]

very nice image,good BG,nice detail,well done.

[Bob Miller]

Adrian....super image!...loving the detail and the dew......i like the crop as you have it!

[Don Lacy]

Wonderful image , love the dew and the BF contrast nicely with the BG. I would also like to see this with just a little more room around the BF and in the original 2/3 format.

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey Adrian,
Crop works for me but I can see the recommendations on more room would also work. Great control of hte flash to keep the highlights in check and another outstanding BG and perch. A winner all around in my book!

[Susan Candelario]

A real beauty all around. Love the details, bg and perch.

[Adrian David]

Thank you very much!

[Steve Maxson]

Hi Adrian. This is outstanding!! All the technical aspects are first rate and the curled proboscis plus all the dew drops put this well over the top! :cheers:

[Daniel Cadieux]

Very nice!! Not only is the dew on the butterfly very sweet, but the three drops in front of the legs add so much to the image. Well done.